Naked Motorcycles
2018Benelli Leoncino 500
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The 2018 Benelli Leoncino 500 is a stylish middleweight naked bike from Benelli with a lion on its front mudguard. Its liquid-cooled 499.6cc parallel twin makes 47.6 hp at 8,500 rpm and 45 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain, with ABS standard. An 815 mm seat, 207 kg wet weight and 15-litre tank suit A2 riders.
- 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
- Designed primarily as a stylish, retro-inspired urban roadster for commuting and weekend fun rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A characterful neo-retro middleweight that blends scrambler styling with everyday practicality and a punchy twin-cylinder engine.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking serious off-road capability, long-distance touring comfort, or high-speed track 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
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2100 mm
- Overall width
- 877 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 170.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 207.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 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
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 112 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-ZR119
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc |
| Dry weight | 170 kg | 170 kg | 170 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L | 15 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The 2018 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Capacity of 499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Leoncino 500 have?
The 2018 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Power of 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Benelli Leoncino 500 have?
The 2018 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The 2018 Benelli Leoncino 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 500 weigh?
The 2018 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Dry weight of 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds).
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