Benelli Leoncino 500 Test Ride - A Gentlemen's Motard
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- I have wanted to ride the Benelli Leoncino ever since i seen the first photos. Its basically a Gentlemen's Motard. Special Thanks to Raceway Motorcycles in Niddrie who called me and told me the Demo bike is available for a ride. This video is mainly for myself, as its a bike i am looking to buy, slap a exhaust on and have some fun with. Hopefully someone watching this video gets some advice or info they have been seeking about this model. The bike is LAMS approved in Australia, meaning you are allowed to ride it on your " L Plates".
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That's the best, smoothest sounding parallel twin ever. Might even pass off as an inline 4.
Yeah Benelli have a 800cc version coming
I could listen to the sound of this bike all day
yeah its nice hey
Hello Everyone, Can i ask where are you watching this from? Seems alot of viewers from India love the Leoncino
im from vietnam, and im also like leoncino from the first sight, but now honda bring the rebel 500 so i really confuse :< can you make a review and compare those 2 bikes
I would prefer the Benelli, the Rebel 500 is a cruiser compared to this.
Thanks for the advice. In vietnam, most of us dont trust china stuff must, so when the benelli first come out we all consider about there quality.
I understand that you are unsure about the quality of the Chinese bike but China has come along way in production quality in the last 10 years. BMW scooters are now made in China. Benelli said they have a 800cc version of the Leoncino coming, that would be great to ride.
So should i wait until 800 release, or take that 500 now.
You sound like corg from Thor Ragnarok..
LOL, thats a New-Zealander (kiwi, moai) - totally different country to Australia mate lol
👍 ya.. i just noticed too 😊
BikeStuff corg is not from earth man
Bore Ragnarok
@@AridersLifeYT that's f**king hilarious! As a Kiwi living in Aussie - can tell you the rural-maori accent by Korg (which is often used for comic value in NZ - and it's loved rather than mocked) is completely different to ANY of the various Aussie accents...
Leoncino 500 just released in India today, but it was announced last year I suppose. Great review btw. Getting this bike soon :).
Great! india will love it
Spot on review mate. It really is a top bike. They fixed up the rear brake after our feedback,
leoncino means small lion in italian, hence the lions on the frnt fender, I'm just waiting for the trail version to come out, love the spoked wheels
yeha the spoked rim version looks good.
lion cub or baby surely? not small!
toorest trikie actually both
fair enough yeah …..but 500cc is a low middle weight!you need a good after market service program in the same way as most modern manufacturers offer! I.E, triumph! where a Bonny might have a 5000 mile service interval and you stick to it? have they got a good rep as far as toughness goes! the bonnie does!
I agree, benelli doesn't have quite the same service coverage as triumph does, we italians and indians may be sort of ok with it, but I strongly doubt other markets would compare as favourably
This is my third season with my Leoncino 500. It's great. No worries. Over 18000 kms now.
awesome, thats great news.
I have one but I agree the clutch can be quite tiresome how did you solve this?
@@josephpaoo4889 I think it is easy. No problems.
Qld. Great review. I like that you took the seat off, jumped on pillion seat and other things that I haven’t seen others do. I’d like to see you compare with the trail.
I'd love to ride the trail also
Leoncino is Italian for Little Lion. Is this engine a 360 degree crank?
A well done video. Very enjoyable :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Benelli TNT 135 just landed here in the US, and my friend ordered one. I'm curious to see how it stacks up against my Grom. The Leoncino looks like a great bike!
I had a chance to demo ride the TNT135 but didnt have enough time.
That's good to hear, I'm sure he will be happy with it! Selfishly I'll be happy if its not quite as good so I'm not jealous. haha
If i had it my way, id own a benelli to complete the grom / z125 set i have.
Andy Owen I'm looking to buy one in California in like 2 months(still in the process of getting my motorcycle license). How did your friend like it so far? Thanks in advance :)
Pratik, dont buy a bike on how it looks. go ride them and decide, each person likes different types of bikes.
very nice bike!! Easly to ride every day . Looks very good for me. Luca from Italy.
same here bro, its one bike i'm looking forward to try. I hope they will release it here eventually, they said so a year ago already :/. She will sound fantastic with an exhaust too
I genuinely liked it, a few exhaust videos have showed up on youtube from thailand etc.
Penang,Malaysia love the bike it has that classic look my hubby love it...
Agreed! its a great looking bike.
I Like the look and sound of this bike...it might be my next bike or style that i would like to go for
Love a good passenger seat test mate
It has a great sound for a squirt. I saw another bloke doing around 120 in top gear at around 5000rpm and it sounded good then also.
with a aftermarket pipe this would sound awesome
You mean like this czcams.com/video/TFC0rd-u2eU/video.html An intalian guy pronounced it Louw - en - chino the Louw pronounced as in louse. :)
forvo.com/word/leoncino/
I would make a High mount exhaust for it. i dont like the low mount.
Correct. 3000 revs at 70 km/h 6000 revs at 140, hence 5000 revs at 120 km/h
Pronounced : Leonnnnn tchino in Italian. Most of the reviewers will pronounce it : Leon ssino. I wrote a very long "Leonnnnnn" because in Italian language we love to take our time on some parts of one word, like in English, the tonic accent is important. But do not forget the join your five fingers of one hand and pointed it towards the sky, while pronouncing the word "Leonnnnnnn tchino" you will look like any Italian guy ! Enjoy this bike, lovely little Benelli. Take a look back in the early '80s for the gorgeous Benelli 900 SEI - SEI means SIX... this bike runs the 6 cylinder engine from the company. Very good looking and classic bike. Ride safe.
Thanks for confirming
Stefano Cassanova is the designer! Design director at Benelli Italy.
yeah the style shows
Stefano Casanova
A very good vid. Height of seat is 810 mm. But is 270 engine which makes it very unique, it comes in red & black
Yeah its a great sounding bike.
Got it as my first big bike, awesome machine!
I’m trying to convince the mrs to get one also
@@AridersLifeYT yeah, it's soft and plush so ladies would enjoy it, although it could be harder when screw on the back is twisted in, I mean rear suspension
In love with this machine🙌🏻 support from pakistan
Thankyou
Beautiful design
Thanks for the feedback everyone, a lot of people seem to like this review. Im glad you do. Did i miss anything?
which helmet camera do u use, that shows all the info on the right?
Hello Gilad, its just a Gopro i incorporated GPS overlay, G meter etc. :-)
Oh, that's cool, I'll try it also. The review is awesome, I wonder how the Benelli against the Ducati Scrambler Sixty?
Yep .. you forgot to mention its Chinese owned and built so will fall apart taking your
money with it : (
How tall are you?
Wow, I recognized you from the voice! I though you quit CZcams. Subscribing.
I decided to take a break from it for awhile and started fresh
what i like from this bike is the exhaust sound
Yeah sounds nice
That backseat cruze was part was awsme :P
hanks bud
It actually rhymes with cappuccino.. Not gonna lie 😂
Cappu cino = glass/mug small,
Leon cino = Lion small
Hi! Very nice bike! What is this camera?
hey, this was a gopro hero 4 black.
Looks macho. In Malaysia, it's almost the same price as the rebel and vulcan S (about USD7.5k). Now it has made my choice harder.
I prefer the Benelli Trail version. I has longer suspension
mahal babi
Faux air-cool fins would add character to this bike
i kinda agree and disagree at the same time.
@@AridersLifeYT FYI Jawa motorcycle is going to launch Yezdi motorcycle in India next month
Yezdi 350 ? - such a nice looking classic bike.
@@AridersLifeYT yes it is but the Indian version will have a all new 300cc single cylinder liquid cooled fuel injected 4stroke engine
im between benelli leoncino 250 and yamaha xsr 125. The Yamaha costs more, is the quality that different?
im honestly not sure as i have not ridden the 250 version or the others
Still collect my money to buy it may be 3 to 4 years from now on.. 💰💵
my old 125 had a key like that, it was cool and stuff. but its a pain in the pocket to carry around
I like the key.
Freaking awesome key!
Yeah i genuinely liked it also.
Hey! I am looking for buying this motorbike? Would you recommend it? I saw a couple of videos and the rider is experiencing some false neutral when changing gears from 1st to 2nd. I see that you haven't experienced that. I'm a bit afraid about the Chinese manufacturing and finished touches...
false neutral from 1st to 2nd might be due to the rider not shifting correctly and hitting neutral OR gearbox oil OR a new gearbox thats clunky and needs to wear in, i did notice that when i rode it but that was because the shifter was aimed too high from factory so i would just drop it 1 notch. apart from that i liked the leoncino
The false neutral thing is actually there but rather when you shift from second to first. From first to second I personally have never experienced any problems.
Repaints to be pointed out that generally the gear shifting is not the smoothest ! It does take a bit of o er average power to do so.
That’s about the only negative aspect of it .
The other one is that the front light is not powerful enough. Hence if you ride a lot in the dark in poorly illuminated roads, it is not the right choice. Sorry to say this
Thanks for the test ride, I'm 6 feet 3, I'm wondering if this is a good choice for me. really like the design.
It might feel small for you
Yes indeed. You are Top Talk For this one mate. Tra the Leoncino 800 that is a bit higher but design is less elegant. I thought about swapping the other day but the 500 is a masterpiece of Italian design. Reminds me of Pininfarinas Ferrari 308 🥰🤩
cool vid and a lovley bike, subbed just for the mick dundee quote :)
Everyone lives Mick!
Fantastic bike with style!The only concern for me would be the support for spares since Benellis are rare compared to hondas and yamahas for instance..
Great point! seems to come down to how many dealers are in your area
Most Likley Harley Davidson will be selling them ..
Carpi motor in Italy sells spares
Great review mate seems a nice bike price in the UK is very good.
Thankyou foe the positive comment
Thats keilor east, u should try riding the bike uphill on rosehill road, its further down where u took those U turns. Im thinkin of getting TRK 502 for myself. Can u make a video on the trk?
Hello, id love too however im 2 hours away from this dealer so i wouldn't be able to. sorry
Will these be coming to the USA?
to be honest im not sure, but if you can buy benelli in USA then id say yes.
A nice video. But what size engine is it? I know Thailand sell them. Im an aussie and spend alot of time in Thailand looking for a nice bike around 500cc. In oz i ride an 2018 fat bob.
Hey Warren, Its a 500cc inline twin
Really nice bike. I hope it comes to Colombia with a reasonable price. Nice review. BTW Shouldnt you test the passenger seat with a driver in the driver seat? Even at low spwed that can go really bad.
i have plently of control, im fine
Nice video and channel, Subscribed!
i love the headlight. leoncino or the new cb650r?
TruthHurt - The Leoncino and the CB650r are 2 totally different types of bikes. The leoncino is a 500cc scrambler, designed for mild offroad use and has a parallel twin engine. its more of a street fairing motard mix. The New 2019 Honda CB650R is a neo-cafe racer. its designed for commuting, its not designed to go offroad at all, it has a 4 cylinder engine so it will be a high revving bike. So in short. Leoncino is a scrambler, 650r is a hipster cafe racer-commuter. Your choice.
@@AridersLifeYT yeah. just asking because i already hve harley 883 for cruisin, so maybe leoncino for a little bit trailing and commuting. anycoment on the seating? position wise, comfortable for 1-2 hours ride? im 5'3 thanks!
yeah the leoncino felt comfortable for me.
is it available in the US?
YES it will be soon Jonathan. USA gets the Updated model too. it has like 1inch longer suspension travel. and spoked rims. It will be a good bike for you guys. As they are normally HALF the price of the market here so id say it would be $4000 to $4500 USD ride home.
Anyone else notice the mark 4 Supra when he was testing the passenger seat?
Hey Robert, those Supra's are so common here that its just "a cheap car" to us. make sense?
BikeStuff I know !! I’m stupid jealous that they’re so cheap out there. I’d love to import one someday. P.S I still have your teespring “Ariderslife bikes are my life tee” from ages ago. Keep uploading bro I miss your stuff !
Good review ..... Love from India Chennai ...
Thankyou
Hey there mate! Really appreciate the review.
Can I have your opinion on what bike to get at this price range? I'm currently on the fence between this and the mt-03.
MT03 and the leoncino are 2 totally different bikes. I rode the benelli cause its a bike id wanna buy / ride
The MT 03 is just a naked bike, not a scrambler. One cylinder only. The Leoncino 500 sounds more like a four cylinder. I have it, love it and keep it 🫶
Speaking of electric bikes, I hope you upload more wheelie vids soon if you're still in to that. I love seeing those long AF wheelies
Thanks man, i actually sold it, id like another soon
What a great looking bike love the usd forks and twin front brakes too :)
I agree, Lee, the Front brakes were amazing on this bike
Wonder if it will ever come to the states
Hello, I'm 5ft 7.... Sitting with both feet down or not?
yes you will it on it with both feet own.
@@AridersLifeYT thanks for the quick answer....greetings from Greece
sorry for my stupid guestion, is this ok for first bike beginner? thank you , there is one Leoncino 250, but thought will ask on this one. thx
Hello, the leoncino 500 would be a perfect learner bike
@@AridersLifeYT thank you. appreciate your time to reply
Hey! Know it’s been a while but interested in your thoughts on the Leoncino vs a Royal Enfield interceptor. I’ve ridden them both and they are both great in different ways. Just can’t decide!
I like the benelli a lot more. I’ve ridden the royal Enfield 650 and didn’t like it
@@AridersLifeYT thanks! By the way - loved your description of the Leoncino as a gentleman’s motard. Agree 100% - such a fun little bike.
most welcome
When they bring out the 800cc, try and do a review. It looks decent.
Do you think this bike has plenty power to overtake on a 110kph freeway?
Yeah has more then enough to overtake at 110kph. Id love to demo the 800cc whenever that comes out.
I agrée. I tried it the other day. Definitely plenty of guts but also the 500 still pulls strongly I d say
New update
I bought it today :)))) and im speechless. It's beautiful and strong like a lion :3
congratulations
Watching from Sydney
If you had a choice between Leoncino 500 vs CB400SF, which would you take?
Prefer the styling of the Leoncino, but think CB400 might be more engaging.
The clutch lever is way too far, needs adjustment closer in.
They are 2 entirely different engines. High revving 4 cylinder vs high output parallel twin. Id take the leoncino over the cb400. I have ridden both and like the leo more in every way.
Same choice I am dealing with right now. Old CB400SF vs Leoncino vs Bristol Veloce 500
@@carlovillacorta1149 I went CB400SF. It’s to now for sale as LAMS restrictions ending. I test rode them all and the CB was a lot quicker, the styling grew on me and glad I went that choice.
How tall are you and would you recommend this bike for a 6'3 tall guy?
im 5'11 and it was snug for me, it might feel small for you.
Damn it, I was looking to buy it because the price is right and looks great, thx for letting me know and keep pumping these great test ride videos.
Miloš Get the Leoncino Trail version then, it has a higher seating, so should fit for you. Cheers
Motard? It sounds pretty torquey but is it heavy? It looks like it.
Yeah, i would define the Leoncino as a Gentlemen's Motard. A more refined distinguished version. Id say it would be about 190kg wet so yes to some people thats heavy however its a small bike thats well balanced. the weight isnt a issue on the freeway either, the higher speeds make it feel planted. I for one genuinely liked it and would seriously consider buying the updated Leoncino Trial version
Looks amaaazing 👌🏽👌🏽
Yeah i like it alot
That's a damned good looking bike. Let's see how it runs over time. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years. As a Chinese bike, if it turns out to be reliable? Benelli will disappear within a few years since a big company will buy them out. It will only take a few million USD at THE MOST. However if sales go poorly? They may not even have to buy them out...
Agreed, honda in australia is grossly overpriced
its italian design made in China. It works for me so far, although its not Honda (which is made in Thailand) and my fuel gauge is broken now :)
You're ariderslife hey? 😁 instantly recognised from your voice.
thats it.
I heard it gives the mileage of 45, is that true? And does the Trail version of this weigh more and cost more than this?
i dont know about Fuel consumption as i only rode it a short time. Yes the Trial version does cost more and has longer suspension, thats the model i wanted to buy because its got offroad rims.
I actually like this rim than that of trail's. But is it possible for a 500cc bike to give a mileage of 45?
Are you testing the benelli 502c also?
Maybe, id have to find one to demo ride, find a mic and such also. the 502c isnt really a bike id own so its not really a bike id look to review.
This thing sounds so weird. On idle and low revs it's almost like a triple but when you give it more gas it sound more inline4/boxer like.
The the parelle cross plain engine design. Or whatever its called
Nice review.. How about the throttle response at all rev range? Is it accurate?
For the 500cc engine it felt great. i would like to see a more powerful version tho. throttle responce felt predictable for a 500 and thats fine with me
@@AridersLifeYT according to some reviewers this bike pulls strongly, like it was a bigger bike than a 500cc.. do u agree?
@@ilhamsabirin4673 yeah it did feel more powerful then the standard 500
6:45min "Dude, is that a Supra" 😂🤣
yeah something like that not a car that i care much about tbh
Cheers for the video mate. What's the price of the bike in AUD? After tax
About $8500 aud
@@AridersLifeYT Is it the 500cc bike or the 250?
@@miorsyahmi this is 500cc
Do u have any idea when this bike will be launched in india?
No idea, but INDIA NEEDS IT. this bike would be great on those roads.
BikeStuff of course bro 😍😍🤩
November 2018
Can you do a test ride on a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?, Raceway should give you one to try.
I could but i dont have a working gopro, and its a 2hr drive from where i live, sorry. I only went there to demo ride the benelli because i want one for myself :-). I do plan on buying another gopro soon and getting back into it.
@@AridersLifeYT Thanks for the reply. I like your test ride vid and format. How about a test ride of a Honda CB1000R? Do Ballarat have a Honda dealer?
Yeah I've seen that New CB at the local bike shop. I dont have a gopro anymore so i have no way to film ant videos id make. Its not that ive lost motivation my moneys are going into other hobbies at the moment. So sometime this year ill get around to buying another gopro i assume.
Engine break decreases drastically after around 4500 km.
What does it mean...??
@@luckylotus11 it means that after around 4500 km of riding the engine becomes obviously more run in and hence engine break decreases. In other words if before it was enough to close throttle in order to come to an almost standstill for a red traffic light, after the 4500 km mark (approximately of course) you need to break. That means that engine break decreases.
I cannot explain it better mate. Hope you understand .
@@oliveroliver7330 well understood ...u mean after 4500km..... its ready to fly right...no more engine breakin......🤘
Saw another review and the reviewer kept getting false neutrals. What's your take on this?
I know 3 people personally (4 including me) who have ridden the leoncino. None of us had this Gearbox issue.
my bets on the person who you watched can not shift gears correctly / is a new rider with a lazy shift foot.
BikeStuff thanks for your reply and review on this bike. Going to check out the bike at the dealership in Auckland when they get the trail version next month.
Auckland would have the sale Network as Australia i assume so its only a matter of time :-)
Well, which of the bikes have a softer suspension; cruisers or racers?
that depends on the bike and what setup suspension wise you want / have.
Very nice Ur videos from India
Thanks for watching :-D
You guys think this is a good bike for a 1.68m dude?
Yup. Im 1.79m and it has room
@@AridersLifeYT okay thaanks
Hi bro.Is it comfirt with pillion
im not sure, id say so yes it is
6:46 YO IS THAT A SUPRA
yeah they very common in australia
@@AridersLifeYT I didn't know and was impressed u didn't unknowledge it's existence at the time
it looks really nice!
For driving in the city is ok I guess, but on a highway without windshield and low tank..... your chest will absorb everything from bugs to strong wind.....
I kinda agree, but all motorbikes have wind. doesnt matter. it rides well at highway speeds no problem.
8:30 What is it with some blogger and wheelies? I don't understand why!
They are fun
@@AridersLifeYT
Are they? 🤔🙄
I like the bike but the best part of this video was the Supra parked in the opposite direction
Meh, those cars are so common they are jus "another car" here.
Yeah you are right but here in Italy you can easily see a Leoncino but there are really few Supras.. btw the correct pronunciation is Leoncino with the C that sounds like Chilly and not like fanCy..
Cheers, i often get that mixed up
👍
There is no ABS in Indonesia market 😥
Damn, that sucks
Launch this bike in India,btw nice review
I believe they are launching this in india in 2019.
Can this bike is best for 5'4" person
Maybe, you might need to lower the seat
Bike is good for 5'5 and up..yeah you can lower it
Nice
Thanks 🙏 j’adore 👍
Love that exhaust
yeah its not bad hey.
i love this bike
its a great bike.
Nice to see you making videos again Pete. You sound diferent dude.
thanks, i assume its the diff mic
Hell yeah defininty been missing your first rides. When are you going to take TJ’s cbr250r for a test ride
I dont live in Sydney anymore. I had heaps of footage of TJ's stunt bike i lost. I captured his first ever coaster into rev limiter Circle on it. Sucks i lost that footage.
just want. but not enough money
I like your bike.
Are you reviewing the bike or the car?
Huh?
do the 250 cc have this kinda sound ?
No :-( the Benelli Leoncino 250cc is a Single Cylinder. it sounds nothing like this parallel-twin.
The TNT 250/300 do have the same sound
@@johanesvictorio8923 Thats because the TNT 250 / 300 is a parallel-twin :-) like the Leoncino 500
6:45 is that a supra?
yes, they are commonplace in australia