2021 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
- Red, Black, Silver
- Starter
- Electric
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500
The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 sits in the middle of Benelli's lineup as an accessible, road-focused machine wearing scrambler-inspired styling rather than genuine offroad hardware. This is a bike built for everyday riding more than dirt trails, despite its "Enduro/offroad" billing on paper. The mid-size parallel-twin engine delivers usable power low in the rev range, making it easy to ride around town, and the low seat height keeps it approachable for shorter riders or anyone stepping up from a smaller displacement machine. Chain final drive keeps maintenance simple and costs down, and the fuel tank is sized for city commuting and weekend rides rather than long-distance touring. The 2021 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2020 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This is a bike for riders who want retro-scrambler looks without the premium price tag or the compromises of an actual offroad machine. Expect interest from new or returning riders and commuters who want character in their daily transportation. Collector interest remains low, so purchase decisions should center on condition and usability rather than long-term value appreciation.
