Benelli Leoncino

The Benelli Leoncino has been launched in India at Rs 4.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India). At this price point, it’s the most affordable 500cc neo-retro styled bike in the country. The bikes features LED lights, a full-digital instrument console, dual-channel ABS as standard and comfortable ergonomics. It’s powered by a 500cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that makes 47.5PS at 8500rpm and 46Nm at 6000rpm. The motor comes paired to a 6-speed transmission. In terms of underpinnings, the Leoncino uses a 50mm front fork and a monoshock which features rebound and preload adjustability. Braking duties are handled by twin 320mm discs with radially-mounted calipers upfront and a 260mm disc at the rear. The bike weighs in at 207kg kerb and features a seat height of 815mm. The Benelli Leoncino 500 doesn’t have any direct competition.