At the heart of the 2017 Benelli Leoncino 500 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Benelli 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 45 Nm (33.2 lb-ft) at 4,500 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 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 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 measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2017 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
95.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.28 HP/kg (3.57 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,500–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power47.6 HP (34.7 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 4500 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
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 4. Catalytic conv erter and oxygen sensors.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tubes
Front SuspensionUpside down 50mm fork
Rear SuspensionRear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-ZR119
Rear Tyre150/70-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
WheelsSpocked in aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight170.0 kg (374.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2800 HP/kg
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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