Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail - 2025 Specifications and Reviews

The 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail is an accessible middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking versatile on-road and light off-road capability. Its parallel-twin engine delivers 46.9 horsepower with smooth torque characteristics, making it ideal for beginner to intermediate adventurers. Known for approachable performance and practical everyday usability, the Leoncino balances road comfort with trail-ready styling.

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General information

Color OptionsGray, green, black, red
CategoryAllround
Year2025
ModelBenelli Leoncino 500 Trail
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

StartingElectric
Emission DetailsCatalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
Emission97.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling SystemLiquid
IgnitionT.C.I
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
InductionInjection. Throttle body ø 37 mm
Valves Per Cylinder4
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Max Torque46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Max Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Capacity:500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel Capacity12.70 litres (3.36 US gallons)
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Overall Width875 mm (34.4 inches)
Overall Length2160 mm (85.0 inches)
Overall Height1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Seat Height840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wet Weight207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)

Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail dimensions and frame

WheelsMetzeler Tourance tyres
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Brake Disc Diameter260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Wheel Travel55 mm (2.2 inches)
Rear SuspensionMono-shock-absorber, preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside down 50mm fork, adjustable
FrameSteel trellis

Speed and acceleration

Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)

Other specs

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CommentsBike made in China.
LightingLED headlight
InstrumentsDigital
Lubrication systemPressure splash lubrication

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

46.9 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph
99.4 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track25%
City65%
Cornering55%
Daily Riding70%
Touring55%
Passenger50%

Rider Profile

Best ForSuits newer to intermediate riders thanks to its modest power, manageable weight, and forgiving chassis.
PurposeDesigned as a versatile all-round machine for daily commuting, weekend scratching, and light gravel excursions rather than outright performance.
Rider FitA moderate 840mm seat height combined with a fairly light 207kg wet weight makes it approachable for riders of average and shorter stature.
CharacterHas a classic scrambler-trail personality, blending retro styling with a torquey twin-cylinder engine that feels lively around town and on backroads.
Not Ideal ForNot the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort or serious off-road capability given its limited suspension travel and modest power output.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 840mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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