Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail: character and liveliness even off-road [VIDEO]

The “modern-classic” example Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail it is an elegant motorcycle concept with a propensity for off-road activity. It features a revised chassis, a 19-inch front wheel and a distinctive tall dual exhaust. He is the protagonist in a film proposed by Benelli on Youtube.

Muscular and refined appearance

The aesthetics of the 2022 model is characterized by peculiar elements such as a high fairing visible above the full LED headlight with the already well-known arched element (also featured on the steel tank with two tank bumpers), the number plate and heat shield present on the side and the aforementioned high side double exhaust, designed specifically for this bike.
The sculpted lines typical of the model Little lion 800 they are associated with components that recall the panorama of off-road motorbikes.
The Trail model also features a TFT instrument panel and a higher seat designed to offer comfort even on challenging stretches, positioned 834 millimeters from the ground. An aluminum side panel with the Leoncino logo is visible beneath it. The Lion symbol stands out on the front mudguard, another characteristic detail of the Leoncino. The example is offered in gray and green colours.

Technical features

The frame is made up of a tubular trellis with steel plates and the chassis part, designed to also tackle off-road sections, includes an adjustable Marzocchi up-side-down fork with 50 mm in diameter and excursion of 140 mm (compared to 130 mm of the road version), therefore a swingarm with central mono adjustable in spring preload and hydraulic brake in extension with wheel travel increased to 140 mm.

The engine is a twin cylinder da 754 cc, a liquid-cooled four-stroke unit. Among the elements highlighted are also a clutch with torque servoing and anti-slipper function in an oil bath, and therefore a six-speed gearbox.
Reached i 76,2 horses (56 kW) of power at 8.500 rpm and 67 Nm (6,8 kgm) of torque at 6.500 rpm.
The braking system consists of a double semi-floating front disc 320 mm in diameter and four-piston radial monobloc caliper, as well as a rear disc of 260 mm in diameter with a double piston caliper.
On the front there is a wheel 19 inches, instead behind another from 17 inches and the rims are tubeless spoked. Used 120/70 and 170/60 knobby tyres.

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