Benelli Leoncino 800 and Leoncino 800 Trail: the advanced modern-classic for 2021

Le Benelli Leoncino 800 e Leoncino 800 Trail for the 2021 are offered in version Euro 5. Examples distinguishable by style with retro references and contemporary solutions. In the case of the Leoncino 800 Trail also a greater propensity to push off the asphalt.

Benelli Leoncino 800

The aesthetic is the result of minimalist concepts and classic hints, with a peculiar arched light signature that stands out when looking at the front projector. Also highlighted is an advanced da 754 cc and the sinuous 15-litre tank. Technically it includes a tubular trellis frame with steel plates, designed keeping in mind the style and dynamism needs to favor handling and agility. There is also instrumentation displayed on a TFT and the saddle height amounts to 805 mm.
The chassis, as noted, is characterized at the front by an upside down Marzocchi fork with 50 mm diameter stanchions, adjustable in rebound, compression and spring preload and travel of 130 mm. In the rear area there is a swingarm with central mono adjustable in spring preload and hydraulic brake in extension. The braking system includes a Brembo system composed of a double 320 mm diameter semi-floating front disc and four-piston radial monobloc caliper, completed by a 260 mm diameter rear disc associated with a double-piston caliper and ABS. The rims are 17-inch spoked.

Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail

Approval Euro 5 and a series of new features for the version with off-road capability, as reported. Aesthetically, the fairing located above the front headlight stands out and features the connotative arched light motif already mentioned. They also mention a peculiar one double high exhaust side and the number plate and heat shield always on the side. The saddle is placed at 830 mm. Also characteristic is the adoption of a rim from 19 inches front and rear a 17-inch, dressed in knobby tires.
Moving on to the chassis, there is a Marzocchi upside down fork adjustable in different aspects at the front with stems that have a diameter of 50 mm and a travel of 140 mm, while at the back there is an oscillating swingarm with an adjustable mono and wheel travel of 140 mm.

Motor

Benelli Leoncino 800 and 800 Trail are animated by a four-stroke twin-cylinder engine da 754 cc, liquid-cooled with double overhead camshaft distribution, four valves per cylinder and double throttle body with a diameter of 43 millimetres. The maximum power is 76,2 horses (56 kW) at 9.000 rpm with a peak torque of 68 Nm at 6.500 rpm. Clutch with torque servo and anti-slipper function in oil bath are also listed. A unit associated with a six-speed gearbox.

Availability

Benelli Leoncino 800 e Leoncino 800 Trail in version Euro 5 they are expected from spring and the first half of 2021, according to indications.

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