Benelli 502C vs Benelli Leoncino 500
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Benelli 502C and Benelli Leoncino 500 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹20,070 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Leoncino 500 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 502C and 5.5/10 for the Leoncino 500.
Category by category
Price
Leoncino 500
The Leoncino 500 starts ₹20,070 lower (₹5,59,894 against ₹5,79,964), about ₹630 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Leoncino 500
Leoncino 500 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 226 against 217 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
502C
502C adds dual-channel abs that the Leoncino 500 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Leoncino 500
Leoncino 500 is 9 kg lighter and taller in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
502C
502C comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Leoncino 500.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 502C if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is twin-cylinder cruiser enthusiast
- your priority is shorter riders wanting a cruiser
Buy the Leoncino 500 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is style-first buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 502C | Leoncino 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹5,79,964 | ₹5,59,894 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹6,59,484 | ₹6,37,463 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Benelli502C | BenelliLeoncino 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹5,79,964 | ₹5,59,894 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹18,390 | ₹17,760 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 500 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 46.8 bhp | 46.8 bhp |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 22 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 216 kg | 207 kg |
| Fuel tank | 21 L | 12.7 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Length | 2240 mm | 2160 mm |
| Width | 950 mm | 875 mm |
| Height | 1140 mm | 1160 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down telescopic fork, ø41mm Outer Tube | 50mm inverted forks |
| Rear suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped, 50 mm | Hydraulic Monoshock (Rebound & Preload adjustable) |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60-R17 |
502C vs Leoncino 500: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 502C or the Leoncino 500?
- The Leoncino 500 is cheaper by ₹20,070 at the base variant (₹5,59,894 against ₹5,79,964 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 502C and Leoncino 500 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,021: roughly ₹6,59,484 for the 502C and ₹6,37,463 for the Leoncino 500, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
