Benelli Leoncino 500
Key Specs & Features of Benelli Leoncino 500
| Engine | 500 cc |
| Power | 47.5 PS |
| Torque | 46 Nm |
| Mileage | 23 kmpl |
| Kerb Weight | 207 kg |
| Brakes | Double Disc |
- ABS Dual Channel
- Switchable ABS
- DRLs
- Adjustable Windshield
- LED Tail Light
- Speedometer Digital
- Odometer Digital
- Tripmeter Digital
- Fuel gauge
- Tachometer Digital

The LCD console is quite easy to read and offers good visibility

Lion of Pesaro ornament makes the bike feel special

The front fork looks massive
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Benelli Leoncino 500 Specifications
Engine and Transmission
| Engine Type | In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 500 cc |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| No. of Cylinders | 2 |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Valve Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Starting | Self Start Only |
| Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection |
| Clutch | Wet clutch |
| Ignition | ECU - TLI |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Bore | 69 mm |
| Stroke | 66.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Emission Type | bs6-2.0 |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder |
| Caliper - Front | 4 Piston |
| Caliper - Rear | 1 Piston |
Features
| Instrument Console | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Techometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Seat Type | Single |
| Clock | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes |
Features and Safety
| Switchable ABS | Yes |
| Pass Switch | Yes |
| Clock | Yes |
| Adjustable Windscreen | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes |
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes |
| Saree Guard | Yes |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes |
| Shift Light | Yes |
Mileage and Performance
| Overall Mileage | 23 kmpl |
Chassis and Suspension
| Body Type | Scrambler Bikes |
Dimensions and Capacity
| Width | 875 mm |
| Length | 2160 mm |
| Height | 1160 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 L |
| Fuel Reserve | 1.3 L |
| Saddle Height | 815 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 207 kg |
| Pillion Seat | Yes |
| Pillion Grab Rail | Yes |
Electricals
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
| Turn Signal Lamp | LED |
| DRLs | Yes |
| Projector Headlights | Yes |
| LED Taillights | Yes |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
Tyres and Brakes
| Front Brake Diameter | 320 mm |
| Rear Brake Diameter | 260 mm |
| Radial Tyre | Yes |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 psi |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi |
Performance
| Top Speed | 170 kmph |
Motor & Battery
| Peak Power | 47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 8AH |
| Transmission | Manual |
Charging
| Charging At Home | No |
| Charging At Charging Station | No |
Underpinnings
| Suspension Front | Upside-down forks Ø 50mm with rebound brake adjustable |
| Suspension Rear | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable |
| Brakes Front | Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Disc |
| ABS | Dual Channel |
| Tyre Size | Front :-120/70-17, Rear :- 160/60-17 |
| Wheel Size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm |
| Wheels Type | Alloy |
| Frame | Frame in steel tubes |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
What’s Included
| Vehicle Warranty | 2 Years |
Console Features
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 |
| Gear Indicator | Yes |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes |
Benelli Leoncino 500 Price
| Leoncino 500 STD 170 kmph23 kmpl500 cc | ₹5,60,000 |
Leoncino 500 Expert Review
Overview
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is a neo-retro motorcycle that combines scrambler inspired design elements with modern technology. The Benelli Leoncino 500 is aimed at riders looking for an affordable twin-cylinder engine, and a bike that can balance daily city commutes as well as light highway touring.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Price
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is priced at Rs 4,99,000 (ex-showroom).
Benelli Leoncino 500 Colour Options
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is available in 2 colours: Silver and Red.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Variants
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is offered in a single variant.

Benelli Leoncino 500 Design
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is a neo-retro bike and has classic inspired themes like a round headlamp, minimal bodywork, exposed frame, sculpted fuel tank with clean lines, flat and wide handlebar. The lion emblem on the front fender references the name ‘Leonchino’ - which means Lion Cub in Italian.

Benelli Leoncino 500 Engine
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is powered by a 500cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that makes 47.5PS at 8,500rpm and 46Nm at 6,000rpm. The engine has a double overhead camshaft (4 valves per cylinder) with electronic fuel injection and is paired with a six-speed gearbox. It has a claimed 23.8kmpl mileage and 160kmph top speed.

Benelli Leoncino 500 Chassis, Brakes, Wheels, Suspension
The motorcycle is built on a steel trellis frame, tubular swingarm, 50mm inverted front fork with 125mm of travel and a preload-adjustable monoshock with 51mm travel. It runs on 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels with a 120-section front and 160-section rear, both tubeless Pirelli Angel STs. It has dual 320mm front discs, 260mm rear disc, 207kg dry weight, 810mm seat height, 160mm ground clearance, and 12.7-litre fuel tank capacity.

Benelli Leoncino 500 Features
The Benelli Leonchino 500 has an LCD console that also displays the gear position indicator, clock, coolant temperature gauge, and other tell-tale lights. It gets all-LED lighting, switchable dual-channel ABS, hazard light switch, a small windscreen, adjustable brake and clutch levers as well.

Benelli Leoncino 500 Competition
The Benelli Leoncino 500 rivals the Royal Enfield Bear 650, Moto Morini Seiemezzo, Kawasaki Z650 RS, Aprilia Tuono 457, Brixton Crossfire 500 X and XC. It offers a twin-cylinder experience at a relatively low price point with retro styling, upright ergonomics, urban riding and moderate touring capabilities.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Pros and Cons
Things We Like
- The neo-retro styling of the bike is very unique and gives it a distinct look
- The engine offers linear acceleration and the power delivery is quite easy to manage
- The wide handlebars offer really good leverage and makes handling quite easy
Things We Don't Like
- Engine feels underwhelming compared to the TRK 502
- ABS intervention is a bit too high when riding at slower speeds
- Misses out on a lot of features
Leoncino 500 comparison with similar Bikes
Rs.5,60,000* Onwards 10 Reviews | Rs.4,74,100* Onwards 4 Reviews | Rs.4,29,000* Onwards 2 Reviews |
| Mileage23 kmpl | Mileage25 kmpl | Mileage22 kmpl |
| Engine500 cc | Engine486 cc | Engine649 cc |
| Power47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm | Power47 PS @ 8500 rpm | Power55.7 PS @ 8250 rpm |
| Top Speed170 kmph | Top Speed160 kmph | Top Speed175 kmph |
| Torque46 Nm @ 6000 rpm | Torque43 Nm @ 6750 rpm | Torque54 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Weight207 kg | Weight190 kg | Weight- |
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Benelli Leoncino 500 Colours
Benelli Leoncino 500 is available in multiple colour options in India. View all bike images with different colour options on BikeDekho.
Steel Grey
Benelli Leoncino 500 Images
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Benelli Leoncino 500 User Reviews
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- Style (4)
- Experience (4)
- Looks (4)
- Performance (2)
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- really a lion cubBest handler, amazing braking and performance fuel tank is small atleats a 15ltr tank would have great. comfort is also good. over all good middle weight entry level superbike
- Good DesignThe best bike with a scrambler structure. It provides an awesome experience, and we feel thrilled when we rev the bike.
- A Worth Look.The Leoncino 500 is a bike I recently purchased and have been enjoying. After riding it for a while I can say the Leoncino 500 delivers on its promises. The 500cc parallel twin engine provides plenty of low and midrange torque for zipping through traffic and cruising the highway. The classic scrambler styling looks great and the comfortable seat and upright ergonomics make it easy to ride for long periods. If you want a stylish, easy-to-handle middleweight naked bike with decent power The Benelli Leoncino 500 is worth a look.Read More
- Fantastic ExperienceThe Benelli Leoncino 500 has converted the standard delicacy and vitality of the highway that I'm familiar with. Because of its iconic 2-wheeler and robust ministry, every elevator offers a novelettish and significant experience. Its ultramodern features and slice and bone functionality give a flawless and active interpretation on all fronts. monumental commands and first-rate inductions give a gratuitous caste of luxury, making every ride affable and stirring, whether it's a whirlwind assist or a belated ride. The Benelli Leoncino 500 has surfaced as the classic of archetypal fineness and I like it more, setting new norms for what a true archetypal sedan can achieve in tenures of honey and interpretation.Read More
- The Stylish BikeThe Benelli Leoncino 500 is a stylish and versatile bike designed to provide a great riding experience. With its 500cc engine, it offers a balanced combination of power and agility for various riding situations. The thing that sets the Leoncino 500 apart is its modern and classic design, making it suitable for both city rides and longer trips. However, it may not have the high-end power and features of more expensive bikes, but it offers a good and stylish ride for those searching for a balance between style and performance.Read More
- Perfect BikeThe Benelli Leoncino 500 lets you hear the sound of energy. For riders who worry about the excitement of the open road, this notorious bike delivers a satisfying project and thrilling interpretation. A thrilling and responsive lift is guaranteed by its important machine and sharp running. The Leoncino 500 provides a satiny and imposing trip while standing out because of its special styling and quaint fetish. To give a safe and secure lift, security rudiments are enforced. The Benelli Leoncino 500 is the ideal lift if you are looking for a bike that blends energy with the archetypal project.Read More
- Great BikeIt's a nice bike, it gives good mileage and while riding this bike feels comfortable. It comes in unique colors. overall it's a great bike.
- Good Balancing VehicleA good balancing vehicle with good headlight, weight, and heavy look. It's a comfortable sitting position and huge capacity for fuel.
- Super Benelli LeoncinoIt's an awesome experience. No words to express about comfort, looks, style and sound. Totally it's an ultra superBike. Thank you, Benelli.10 3
- Good one form Benelli LeoncinoSuperbike form Benelli it is the mid variant with good reason and quality made by the company the cafe one is superb.5 1
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Leoncino 500 Mileage
The ARAI claimed mileage of Benelli Leoncino 500 is 23 kmpl. This is the claimed mileage for all variants.
| Fuel Type | ARAI Mileage |
|---|---|
| Petrol | 23 kmpl |
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Benelli Leoncino 500 Questions & answers
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A) There have been no feature updates to the Benelli Leoncino 500, except for the ... Read More
A) The Benelli Leoncino 500 has a wheelbase of 1460 mm.
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A) Benelli Leoncino 500 has a tire of Front:-120/70-17, Rear:- 160/60-17 and tire ... Read More
Benelli Leoncino 500 Summary
Benelli Leoncino 500 is a scrambler bike with a starting price of Rs 5,60,000. It is available in India in 1 variant and 1 colour with high end variant price starting from Rs 5,60,000. Leoncino 500 is powered by a 500 cc BS6-2.0 engine which develops a power of 47.5 PS and a torque of 46 Nm. It has Disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes. The weight of Benelli Leoncino 500 is 207 kg and comes with a fuel tank capacity of 12.7 L.
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