Keeping with the fantastic show put up at the EICMA 2015, Benelli has pulled out another killer from their design box in the form of the “reimagined” Leoncino – one of their most popular bikes. The Leoncino is a 500 cc scrambler, which is an all new design from CentroStile Benelli .
The Original Leoncini from Benelli
From the front fender, which proudly displays the Lion of Pesaro, on to the new front headlamp featuring cutting edge LED technology, then to the fuel tank and seat, all flowing and emphasizing the personality of this all new Leoncino.
A Benelli trademark, the steel trellis frame houses an all new twin-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 500 cc engine by Benelli. Benelli claims this engine to be smooth and responsive, with maximum power output of 48 BHP at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 45 Nm at 4500 rpm.
Other features include electronic injection, overhead double camshaft timing system, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic clutch, and a 6-speed gearbox.
At the front is an upside down 50 mm fork, mated to 4 piston brake calipers gripping 320 mm discs.
The rear swingarm’s movement is controlled by a laterally mounted shock absorber. The braking is taken care of by a 260 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The aluminum spoke rims are 19 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear and accommodate 110/80-ZR19 tyre at the front and a 150/70-ZR17 tyre at the rear.
