2020 Benelli Leoncino 500
Specifications
- Category
- Enduro / offroad
- Displacement
- 499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 499.60
- Engine details
- Twin, four-stroke
- Power
- 47.6 HP (34.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Bore × stroke
- 69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Electronic fuel injection with throttle body ø 37 mm
- Fuel control
- Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
- Ignition
- Delphi MT05
- Lubrication
- Wet sump
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet sump
- Frame
- Steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Upside down 50mm fork
- Front travel
- 125 mm (4.9 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable
- Rear travel
- 112 mm (4.4 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-R17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brake Ø
- 320 mm (12.6 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminum alloy
- Dry weight
- 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)
- Seat height
- 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1120 mm (44.1 inches)
- Length
- 2139 mm (84.2 inches)
- Width
- 877 mm (34.5 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1443 mm (56.8 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons)
- Colours
- Orange, black, silver
- Starter
- Electric
The 2020 Benelli Leoncino 500
2020 Benelli Leoncino 500 sits in the middle of Benelli's naked-scrambler lineup, positioned as an accessible middleweight aimed at riders who want retro styling without the intimidation factor of a bigger bike. This is a low-slung, easygoing machine that favors upright commuting and weekend backroad riding over any real off-road ambition, despite the "enduro/offroad" label and scrambler-style bodywork. Power delivery is smooth and forgiving rather than punchy, which makes it approachable for someone building confidence, while the low seat height keeps things manageable for shorter riders. It's a bike you ride relaxed, not one you wrestle. 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 newer riders moving up from a 300-400cc machine, or former sportbike owners downsizing to something less demanding, drawn by the classic round-headlight styling and low running costs. Collector interest remains minimal here; this is a used-market value buy rather than an investment piece, so pricing should track condition and mechanical soundness closely.
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