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2020 Retro Comparo

BENELLI LEONCINO 500

ENGINE

Capacity 500cc

Type Parallel twin, DOHC, four valves per cylinder

Bore & stroke 69 x 66.8mm

Compression ratio 11.5:1

Cooling Liquid

Fueling EFI, 2 x 37mm throttle bodies

Transmission Six-speed

Clutch Wet, multiplate

Final drive Chain

PERFORMANCE

Power 35kW @ 8500rpm (claimed)

Torque 45Nm @ 5000rpm (claimed)

Top speed 200km/h (est)

Fuel consumption 4.5L/100km (measured)

ELECTRONICS

Type Bosch

Riders aids ABS Rider modes Not applicable

CHASSIS

Frame Steel

Frame Trestle with plates

Rake 24.5 degrees

Trail 95mm

Wheelbase 1443mm

SUSPENSION

Type Benelli Front: 50mm telescopic Up-side down fork, non-adjustable, 135mm travel Rear: Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound, 145mm travel

WHEELS & BRAKES

Wheels Aluminium alloy, 13-spoke Front: 17 x 3.5 Rear: 17 x 4.5

Tyres Pirelli Angel ST

Front: 120/70R17

Rear: 160/60R17

Brakes Benelli, ABS Front: Twin 320mm discs, four piston caliper Rear: Single 260mm disc, single-piston caliper

DIMENSIONS

Weight 170kg (dry, claimed)

Seat height 785mm

Width 875mm

Height 1120mm

Length 2139mm

Ground clearance Not given

Fuel capacity 12.7L

SERVICING & WARRANTY

Servicing

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