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2025Benelli Leoncino 500
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The 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 is a nimble super motard that combines street-focused versatility with spirited performance for riders seeking accessible fun. Its parallel-twin engine delivers 48 horsepower with responsive mid-range torque, making it equally capable on urban commutes and twisty backroads. Best known for its retro styling and manageable power delivery, the Leoncino 500 suits intermediate riders wanting genuine riding enjoyment without overwhelming complexity.
- Capacity
- 500.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM
What’s new for the 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 47.6 HP (35.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM | 47.6 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM |
| Top speed | — | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | Upside down 50mm fork | Upside-down forks, adjustable rebound |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Mono-shock-absorber, preload adjustable |
| Wheelbase | 1443 mm (56.8 inches) | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 500.0 ccm
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2559 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
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
Performance
- Top speed
- 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1460 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall width
- 875 mm
- Overall height
- 1160 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 207.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Upside-down forks, adjustable rebound
- Rear suspension
- Mono-shock-absorber, preload adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 51 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
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Red, Black, Green, Silver
- Comments
- Bike made in China.
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 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc |
| Dry weight | 170 kg | 170 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg | 186 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L | 13.5 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 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Capacity of 500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Leoncino 500 have?
The 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Power of 47.6 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Benelli Leoncino 500 have?
The 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Benelli Leoncino 500?
The 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Torque of 46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Benelli Leoncino 500 weigh?
The 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 has a Dry weight of 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds).
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