Built around Benelli's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2025 Benelli Leoncino 500 relies on a 500 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 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 93.8 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Leoncino 500 measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.41 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 614 km (382 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
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
93.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.41 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~614 km (382 mi)
Engine
Displacement500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 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. Throttle body ø 37 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionT.C.I
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate
Performance
Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsCatalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tubes
Front SuspensionUpside-down forks, adjustable rebound
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Suspension
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Transmission
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