2020 Benelli Leoncino 250

Specifications
- Category
- Enduro / offroad
- Displacement
- 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 249.00
- Engine details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Power
- 24.5 HP (17.9 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Bore × stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Lubrication
- Wet sump
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet
- Frame
- Steel trestle in steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Upside down 41mm fork
- Front travel
- 125 mm (4.9 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with central shock absorber
- Rear travel
- 50 mm (2.0 inches)
- Front tyre
- 110/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Front brake Ø
- 280 mm (11.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brake Ø
- 240 mm (9.4 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminum alloy
- Dry weight
- 153.0 kg (337.3 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds)
- Seat height
- 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1100 mm (43.3 inches)
- Length
- 2030 mm (79.9 inches)
- Width
- 830 mm (32.7 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1380 mm (54.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
- Colours
- White, Antracite, Red, Brown
- Starter
- Electric
The 2020 Benelli Leoncino 250
The 2020 Benelli Leoncino 250 slots into the Italian brand's small-displacement lineup as an approachable entry point into the scrambler-styled world its bigger 500 sibling made popular. This is a lightweight, easygoing single-cylinder machine built for city streets and light backroad duty rather than genuine offroad work, despite the enduro-adjacent styling cues. The low seat height and manageable curb weight make it forgiving for newer riders or anyone downsizing from a larger bike, and the mild power delivery means you're working the throttle rather than fighting it. It's the kind of bike that rewards commuting, weekend loops, and learning to ride smoothly rather than chasing top speed. The 2020 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2019 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Expect interest from first-license riders, urban commuters wanting retro styling without a steep learning curve, and small-bike collectors drawn to Benelli's affordable, characterful lineup rather than serious investment potential. It's a practical, good-looking runabout, not a machine bought for resale speculation, and the used market reflects that with reasonable, accessible pricing throughout.
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