Benelli Leoncino 250: a renewed look for 2022 [PHOTO]

The updated aesthetic of Benelli Leoncino 250 underlines the symbiosis between classic and contemporary stylistic features that characterizes the model. A compact motorcycle that recalls the traction of the historic Pesaro brand, equipped with a heart evolved according to the regulations Euro 5.

The motorcycle

The renewed style of Benelli Leoncino 250 it is enlivened by new graphics and the development of the surfaces, noting for example the development of the tank or the compactness of the tail. The model is offered in white and anthracite variants at 3.490 euros fc, as reported.
It features a steel tube trellis frame and among the characterizing aspects, in addition to the motif of the LED front light cluster redefined compared to the model Little lion 500, a front mudguard on which the symbol of a stylized lion stands out as a historical reference and a digital instrument panel are also highlighted.

The suspension part includes an up-side-down front fork with legs with a diameter of 41 millimeters and in the rear area a swingarm and a central mono-shock with travel from 51 mm. The braking system includes a floating disc at the front 280 mm flanked by a four-piston caliper, then behind another disc 240 mm and a single-piston floating caliper. The wheel rims are made of aluminum alloy 17 inches and fit 110/70-R17 and 150/60-R17 tyres.
The engine from 250 cc it is a four-stroke single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, shared with the other quarter-liter examples in the range and is updated according to the Euro 5 regulation. Highlights: four valves, electronic injection with 37 mm diameter throttle body, distribution double overhead camshaft, wet clutch and six-speed gearbox. The power reaches i 25,8 horses (19 kW) at 9.250 rpm and the torque i 21 Nm (2,1 kgm) at 8.000 rpm.

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