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Benelli Leoncino 500 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 148 sports bikes we have reviewed.
The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 148 sports bikes we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Leoncino 500 is from the ends of the field.
The 500 cc engine is 36 cc below the class average of 536 cc, 61st of 148. Peak power of 46.8 bhp is 19.2 bhp below the class average of 66 bhp, 63rd of 148. It will feel unhurried next to the class average; the mileage figure is usually the payback. Torque of 46 Nm is 7 Nm below the class average of 53 Nm, 61st of 148.
Kerb weight is 207 kg, 25 kg above the class average of 182 kg, 118th of 146. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 810 mm, right on the class average of 813 mm. Ground clearance is 160 mm, 9 mm below the class average of 169 mm, 81st of 123. Take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion, and slow right down for the unpainted ones.
Fuel tank is 12.7 litres, 1.4 litres below the class average of 14.1 litres, 100th of 145. Wheelbase is 1490 mm, 84 mm above the class average of 1406 mm, 13th of 141. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 170 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 207 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12.7 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1490 mm
- Length
- 2160 mm
- Width
- 875 mm
- Height
- 1160 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-R17
Engine
- Engine
- 500 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 46.8 bhp
- Torque
- 46 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- 50mm inverted forks
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic Monoshock (Rebound & Preload adjustable)
Source: Benelli official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Leoncino 500 weighs 207 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 160 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1490 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 12.7 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-R17 front and 160/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Equipment against Seiemmezzo, Bear 650 and 502C
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Leoncino 500 has
- Single-channel ABS
- Rear monoshock
Rivals have, it lacks
- Dual-channel ABS
- Colour TFT console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
Leoncino 500 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Leoncino 500?
- It uses a 500cc engine producing 46.8 bhp and 46 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Leoncino 500 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Leoncino 500 have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Leoncino 500 have?
- 15 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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