| Attribute | Benelli Leoncino 500 2017 × | Gilera Nexus 500 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2006 |
| Make | Benelli | Gilera |
| Model | Benelli Leoncino 500 | Gilera Nexus 500 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499.6 | 460 |
| Power (kw) | 34.7 | 29.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 45 | 43 |
| Bore (mm) | 69 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.8 | 69 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | Euro 4. Catalytic conv erter and oxygen sensors. | - |
| Ignition | TLI | Electronic inductive discharge, variable spark advance controlled by electronic injection |
| Clutch | Wet | Automatic dry centrifuge type |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Two-way catalytic converter |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Upside down 50mm fork | Kayaba telehydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Progressive power drive, Kayaba gas shock absorber with spring preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 240 |
| Frame type | Steel tubes | - |
| Front tyre | 110/80-ZR119 | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-ZR17 | 160/60-14 |
| Wheels | Spocked in aluminum alloy | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 41 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,515 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | - | 216 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 170 | 101 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2041 | 0.2901 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,090 |
| Seat height (mm) | 815 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15 |