My review of the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500, a bike that many like and that fits a bit’ everyone in the scrambler spirit. In this video I analyze features, strengths and weaknesses after traveling a thousand kilometers with her.
Technical sheet BENELLI LEONCINO TRAIL 500:
- Motore: 2 in-line cylinders, 4 tempi, liquid cooling, double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
- Cilindrata: 500cc
- Max power: 35 KW (47,6 CV) a 8500 RPM
- Max torque: 46 Nm (4,6 kgm) @ 6000 rpm
- Cambio: 6 speed
- Trasmissione finale: chain
- Front suspension: Upside-down fork with ø 50 mm adjustable in the rebound brake, 135mm
- Rear suspension: Swingarm with single lateral shock absorber with adjustable spring preload and rebound brake, 138 mm
- Front brake: Double disc ø320 mm with floating caliper 2 pistons and ABS
- Freno posteriore: Single ø260 mm disc with single piston floating caliper and ABS
- Weight: 207kg
- Saddle height: 835 mm
- Tires: 110/80 R19 e 150/70 R17
- Tank: 12.7 LT
- Prezzo: 5.990 Euro
What I like?
- the concept of simple motion, Economic, handyman
- the engine is ready and nice and also has a nice exhaust tone
- a good package at an attractive price
What I do not like?
- saddle too much, troppo, too stiff
- suspensions that do not absorb
