Benelli Leoncino 250 vs Kawasaki Ninja 250 SL Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Lightweight handling Sharp styling Cheaper by comparison Read More
Things we don't like	--	Superbike ergonomics Not very practical No gear position indicator Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	249 cc	249 cc
Maximum Power	25.4 hp	27.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 L	11.0 L
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled Engine	Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder
Maximum Torque	21 Nm	22.6 Nm
Lubrication System	Pressure Splash	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 61.2 mm	72 mm x 61.2 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.2:1	11.3:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Consumption	24.4 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9250 rpm	9700 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	8200 rpm
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1380 mm	1330 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2030 mm	1935 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	--	151 kg
Height	--	1075 mm
Seat Height	--	780 mm
Width	--	685 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TLI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	130/70 ZR17
Front Tyre	110/70 R17	100/80 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Coil Spring Oil	Uni Trak
Suspension Travel(Rear)	60 mm	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Sport Sport
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
ABS	--	Yes
Stability Control	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Accessory Outlet	No	--

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Tube Trellis Tube Trellis	Tube Diamond Tube Diamond
Side Wings	--	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No