Built around Benelli's naked motorcycle platform, the 2020 Benelli Leoncino 800 utilizes a 754 cc (46 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 81.6 HP (59.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 67 Nm (49.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 800 measures 220 kg (485 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.7 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 1,460 mm (57.5 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 4 indexed model years from 2020 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
108.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.37 HP/kg (2.7 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement754.0 ccm (46.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power81.6 HP (59.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 62.0 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with double throttle body Ø43
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultidisc wet clutch
Chassis
Frame TypeTrestle steel tubes with plates
Front SuspensionUpside-down forks Ø 50mm with adjustable hydraulic brake rebound, compression and spring preload
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionRear swing arm with central shock absorber spring preload and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
Rear Travel48 mm (1.9 inches)
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R17
Rear Tyre180/55-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
WheelsSpoked wheel tubeless type with rim and hub in Aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3709 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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