Engineered by Benelli for the super motard motorcycle segment, the 2025 Benelli Leoncino 250 relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25.5 HP (18.6 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 102.4 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Leoncino 250 measures 155 kg (342 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.08 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 446 km (277 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2018 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
102.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.08 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~446 km (277 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power25.5 HP (18.6 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionT.C.I
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multi-Plate
Performance
Top Speed129.0 km/h (80.2 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases65.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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