Built around Benelli's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2023 Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail ES relies on a 499.6 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 46 Nm (33.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.3 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 500 Trail ES measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12.7-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 577 km (359 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2022 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
95.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.35 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~577 km (359 mi)
Engine
Displacement499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power47.6 HP (34.7 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTLI
LubricationPressure splash
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeArch bar truck
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionTelescopic coil spring oil damped monoshock
Rear Travel55 mm (2.2 inches)
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
WheelsAluminum allo
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)
Seat Height840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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