Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail vs Honda CL500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail and the Honda CL500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Benelli Philippines (Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc.), via benelli.com.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱388,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,946
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CL500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱410,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,567
How they differ
- The Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱388,000, which is ₱22,000 (5%) below the Honda CL500 at ₱410,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Leoncino 500 Trail is estimated at ₱10,946 a month against ₱11,567 for the CL500, a difference of ₱621 a month.
- The Leoncino 500 Trail makes more power (47.6 PS against 46.2 PS for the CL500).
- The Leoncino 500 Trail has more torque (46 Nm against 43.4 Nm for the CL500).
- The Leoncino 500 Trail has the larger engine (500 cc against 471 cc for the CL500).
- The CL500 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 50 mm below the Leoncino 500 Trail, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Leoncino 500 Trail is the heavier bike (207 kg against 193 kg for the CL500).
- The Leoncino 500 Trail carries more fuel (12.7 L against 12.2 L for the CL500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Benelli Leoncino 500 TrailStandard, ₱388,000 | Honda CL500Standard, ₱410,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve, DOHC | Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve Two-Cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 500 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 46.2 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 8200 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 46 Nm | 43.4 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6000 | 6250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 27.1 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch | 6-Speed Manual Type |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2160 mm | 2174 mm |
| Width (differs) | 875 mm | 831 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1160 mm | 1134 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1460 mm | 1484 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 840 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 190 mm | 155 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 207 kg | 193 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12.7 L | 12.2 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 135 mm travel | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Mono-shock-absorber, preload adjustable, 55 mm travel | Twin Shock with 45mm Round Pipe Swingarm, 5-Step Pre-Load Adjustment |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs with ABS, 320 mm | Single 310mm Floating Disc, Dual Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc with ABS, 260 mm | Single 240mm Disc, Mono Piston Calliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | Metzeler 110/80 R19 | 110/80R19M/C 59H (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | Metzeler 150/70 R17 | 150/70R17M/C 69H (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire-spoked | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel trellis frame | Diamond Type / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (front and rear) | 2-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



