New Benelli Motorcycle Teased; Could It Be The Leoncino?
The Leoncino will be the manufacturer’s most affordable mid-displacement motorcycle in India
The Leoncino will be the manufacturer’s most affordable mid-displacement motorcycle in India
Update: We have ridden the Leoncino 500. You can read the complete road test review here.
- The Benelli Leoncino shares its engine with the TRK 502s.
- It is expected to be priced around Rs 4.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Benelli might skip the Trail variant of the Leoncino for India.
Benelli has teased a new motorcycle on its social media channels. Although the teaser image doesn’t reveal much about the upcoming motorcycle, it did give us a small (or rather, an important) clue. The company is using #ReadyToRoar to promote its upcoming motorcycle, which we think is a nod to the Leoncino because Leoncino in Italian translates to Lion cub. Ha! We might have cracked the code, Benelli!
As of now, there’s no confirmation about the launch date, but we expect the bike manufacturer to launch the Leoncino in the next couple of months. Internationally, the Leoncino is available in two variants - standard and the Trail. However, we expect Benelli to only bring the standard variant to our shores for the time being.
Powering the Leoncino is the same 500cc, parallel-twin motor found on the TRK 502s. In these bikes, this motor produces 47.5PS and 46Nm. However, we expect the company to tune this engine a bit to match its scrambler character.
The Benelli Leoncino sits on a tubular steel trellis frame and tips the scale at 207kg. Suspension duties are handled by a 50mm USD fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking hardware consists of a 320mm dual-disc setup at the front and a 260mm single disc at the rear.
There’s no word on the price yet, but we expect the Leoncino to retail at around Rs 4.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Benelli Leoncino 500 User Reviews
- 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 More1
- 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