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BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500 motorbike launched at Rs. 4.6 lakh
Last updated on Feb 18, 2021, 02:28 pm
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Benelli has launched its 2021 Leoncino 500 motorcycle in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 4.6 lakh and can be booked by paying a token amount of Rs. 10,000.
As for the highlights, the bike has a sporty look, a digital instrument cluster, and an all-LED lighting setup. It runs on a BS6-compliant 500cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
The bike plies on 17-inch wheels
![The bike plies on 17-inch wheels]( "The bike plies on 17-inch wheels")
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The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 has an eye-catching design, featuring a sloping fuel tank, a flat-type seat, a pulled-back handlebar, and a rounded headlight as well as mirrors.
The bike packs a fully-digital instrument cluster with a twin-pod design, an all-LED lighting setup, and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.
It has a kerb weight of 207kg and offers a 12.7-liter fuel tank.
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It is powered by a 500cc engine
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The 2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 draws power from a BS6-compliant 500cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine which generates a maximum power of 46.8hp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 46Nm at 6,000rpm. The mill is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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Safety
There are disc brakes on both the wheels
![There are disc brakes on both the wheels]( "There are disc brakes on both the wheels")
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the Benelli Leoncino 500 is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking.
Suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by 50mm inverted telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit with adjustable preload on the rear end.
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2021 Benelli Leoncino 500: Pricing and availability
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In India, the silver color model of the BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500 is priced at Rs. 4,59,900 while the red color variant carries a price-tag of Rs. 4,69,900 (both prices, ex-showroom). The company is also offering a 3-year/unlimited kilometers warranty on the motorcycle.
