2017 Benelli Leoncino 500

2017 Benelli Leoncino 500 sits in that scrambler-adjacent middle ground of Benelli's lineup, a modern roadster dressed in retro clothing rather than a true dirt-focused enduro despite how it gets categorized. In practice this is a friendly, torquey twin that pulls cleanly from low revs, making it easy to ride through town without constant gear-hunting, while the upright seating position and low seat height keep it approachable for shorter riders or anyone stepping up from a smaller-displacement bike. It's not a bike built for chasing lap times or tackling technical trails; it rewards relaxed commuting, weekend backroad rides, and the kind of ownership where you're not fussing over the machine constantly. The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, so buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Expect interest from riders wanting distinctive styling without premium pricing, often newer riders or those downsizing from bigger bikes, rather than collectors, since investment interest here remains low and the used market treats these as user bikes, not garage queens.