Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Benelli Leoncino 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Benelli Leoncino 500
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
46 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
204 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
160 km/h
Weight
181 kg (curb weight)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
7.5/10
"A genuinely sorted city bike if bought at the right price."
Pros
+Reliable J-series motor finally
+Excellent urban riding ergonomics
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Rust appears embarrassingly quickly
−Replacement panels cost too much
−Highway cruising feels strained
Benelli Leoncino 500
6.5/10
"Stylish weekend cruiser that punishes you for depending on it."
Pros
+Genuinely head-turning scrambler styling
+Torquey low-rev character
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Suspension too soft overall
−Uninspiring brake feel