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2017Benelli Leoncino Trail 500
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The 2017 Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 is a versatile middleweight adventure bike suited for riders seeking approachable off-road capability with everyday practicality. Known for its accessible seat height, lightweight construction at 170 kg, and reliable 500cc engine, it excels at bridging the gap between street and trail riding. The bike's 15-liter fuel tank and composed handling make it ideal for weekend explorers and adventure-minded commuters.
- Capacity
- 499.6 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 170.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A scrambler-styled all-rounder built for mixed urban commuting, light gravel trails, and casual weekend rides rather than serious performance or hardcore off-roading.
- Built for
- Has a charming retro-scrambler personality with a punchy parallel-twin engine, giving it more character and torque feel than raw top-end speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders chasing high-speed highway touring, serious dirt trail conquering, or track-day performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 499.6 ccm
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 4 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m) @ 4500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2800 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 69.0 x 66.8 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TLI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1456 mm
- Overall length
- 2174 mm
- Overall width
- 877 mm
- Overall height
- 1160 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 170.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 207.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Upside down 50mm fork
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 138 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 110/80-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Other
- Color options
- Red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500?
The 2017 Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 has a Capacity of 499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 have?
The 2017 Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 has a Power of 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 have?
The 2017 Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500?
The 2017 Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 has a Torque of 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM.
How much does the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 weigh?
The 2017 Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 has a Dry weight of 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds).
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