KTM 500 MX vs Benelli Leoncino 500 (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 500 MXstacks up against the Benelli Leoncino 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 500 MXBenelli Leoncino 500
Model year19902024
Price
Engine498 cc500 cc
Horsepower65 hp
Torque80 Nm46 Nm
Weight103 kg
Seat height38 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

KTM 500 MX vs Benelli Leoncino 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 500 MX and the Benelli Leoncino 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 500 MX brings 65 hp in a 103 kg package, while the Benelli Leoncino 500 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: