Auto Expo 2023: Benelli Leoncino 800 Showcased

Benelli Leoncino 800 showcased at Auto Expo 2023. The Leoncino 800 is the larger sibling of the Leoncino currently on sale in India.

Benelli Leoncino 800 showcased at Auto Expo 2023. The Leoncino 800 is the larger sibling of the Leoncino currently on sale in India.

The Leoncino is a middleweight sport naked that features a muscular design that makes it a delight to gaze at while its parallel twin engine pushes out more than enough power to keep riders more than satisfied.

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2023 Auto Expo: Benelli Leoncino 800 Specs & Dimensions

The Benelli Leoncino 800 s is powered by a twin-cylinder 754cc water-cooled engine that produces 75bhp at 8,500rpm and 67Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The Benelli Leoncino 800 sports a trestle steel tube chassis with 50mm upside-down front forks and a monoshock at the rear with preload and rebound adjustment.

Braking duties at the front on the Leoncino 800 are handled by dual 320mm disc brakes with 4-piston callipers. The rear brake is a 260mm disc with 2-piston callipers. The brakes are aided by dual-channel ABS. The Benelli Leoncino rides on 17-inch alloy wheels that are shod with Pirelli MT60 tyres - 120/70 (front) and 180/55 (rear).

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2023 Auto Expo: Benelli Leoncino 800 Design & Features

The Benelli Leoncino may get its name from the Italian word for a lion cub but its muscular design means that you'll ignore this little lion at your own peril. Like every other Leoncino model the 800 sports a sculpture of a lion on the front fender. The Leoncino 800 also features a full TFT display that provides all the info a rider will ever need on the go.

The oval-shaped headlight is a full LED unit and sports the Benelli Leoncino logo at its centre. The exposed frame and the sculpted 15-lire fuel tank give the Leoncino 800 a very muscular look which is further enhanced by the chunky exhaust that sits on the right side of the bike. Like the front, the rear also sports a full LED lighting setup.

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Thoughts About The Benelli Leoncino 800 Showcased At Auto Expo 2023

The Benelli Leioncino 800 is one the best-looking bikes we've seen at this edition of Auto Expo. With its muscular design and powerful parallel twin engine, it looks to be a sure-shot winner for the Italian brand if it decides to bring the naked sport model to India.

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Article Published On: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 16:38 [IST]
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