Benelli Leoncino 250: a roar linked to a compact heart [PHOTO]

Benelli Leoncino 250 it seems like a connected interlocking of elements, to which connotative stylistic and technological details are linked.

The specialised farming model

The three color schemes on a red, white and anthracite base liven up the vision. An aspect also enhanced by the front light cluster a LED , reshaped compared to the already sought after one Little lion 500. The project rests on a steel tube trellis frame which makes the vision compact and robust, also considering the integration of the fuel tank 12,5 liters (With 2 liters reserve), the connected tail that supports the rear light, the tapered convergence of the various parts.
Features a front fork upside down with stems from 41 millimeters and the front suspension travel amounts to 125 mm. At the back there is a swingarm with central mono-shock absorber, in this case the travel is 53 mm (without rubber 60 mm). The braking system consists of a front floating disc with a diameter of 280 millimeters, linked to a four-piston caliper, while at the rear there is another disc 240 mm associated with a single-piston floating caliper, always following the manufacturer's instructions. The wheels are made of aluminum alloy rims 17 inches who dress covers from 110 / 70-R17 e 150 / 60-R17 front and rear respectively. The instrument panel is digital, the driving position is related to the compactness of the model and to a seat height placed at 810 mm from the ground.
This Little lion 250 it is powered by a single-cylinder engine Euro 4 di 249 cc, double overhead camshaft, four-stroke with liquid cooling and four valves. A unit embraced by the aforementioned chassis and linked to a six-speed gearbox, activated thanks to a wet clutch. The final transmission is chain, while the starting is electric. The engine expresses a maximum power of 25,8 horses a 9.250 rpm, or 19 kW, expressing a pair equal to 21 Nm a 8.000 rpm. A force to be related to a curb weight of 162 kg, always following the directions. Consumption of 3,3 liters per 100 km and emissions of 75 grams/kilometer of CO2 are reported. A motorcycle available in Benelli-related sales points and proposed by 3.490 € free dealership, as indicated.

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