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2021Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail
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The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail is the scrambler version of Benelli's stylish middleweight twin. 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 as a versatile all-round machine for daily commuting, weekend scratching, and light gravel excursions rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- Has a classic scrambler-trail personality, blending retro styling with a torquey twin-cylinder engine that feels lively around town and on backroads.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort or serious off-road capability given its limited suspension travel and modest power output.
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 499.6 ccm
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 100 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l)
- 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
- Delphi MT05
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Oil
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2100 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
- Swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 145 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
- Orange, black, grey
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc |
| Dry weight | 170 kg | 170 kg | 170 kg | 170 kg | — | — |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L | 15 L | 15 L | 12.7 L | 12.7 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 Trail?
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail has a Capacity of 499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail have?
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail has a Power of 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail have?
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail?
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail has a Torque of 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail weigh?
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail has a Dry weight of 170.0 kg (374.8 pounds).
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