Benelli Australia
Leoncino 800
The long-awaited, and highly anticipated Leoncino 800 has landed on Australian soil. Born from the evolution of the prestigious Leoncino, and forged from Benelli’s illustrious 111 year heritage, the Leoncino 800 is now arriving into a Benelli dealership near you. Available in three classic colours, be one of the first in the country to secure the new evolution of the Leoncino! Book your test ride today.
/ELEGANT
MODERN LINES
This modern-classic finds its most advanced evolution with the new Leoncino 800. An authentic motorcycle characterised by essentiality and a perfect balance of classic and modern styles, the Leoncino 800 is matched with an advanced parallel twin engine, the most dynamic from Benelli to date.
/DESIGN
SOPHISTICATION
Drawing upon its heritage, Benelli has maintained the iconic and classic arch to both the headlight and the tank. This stylistic element, along with the more prominent sculpted lines, enhances the Leoncino 800’s power and dynamism, taking the meaning of elegance to a whole new level.

Engine
The Leoncino 800 is powered by Benelli’s Euro 5 compliant, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder engine; dependable and reactive, and has a dynamic power output of 76.2 HP (56 kW) at 8500 rpm, with 67 Nm (6.8 kg) of torque at 6500 rpm. The engine is equipped with dual overhead camshafts, with 4 valves per cylinder, and 43mm diameter throttle bodies. Matched with a 6-speed gearbox and a dependable wet-slipper clutch completing the package for a state-of-the-art engine transmission assembly.

SAFETY
The Benelli braking system is exceptionally safe thanks to the double 320 mm diameter semi-floating disc on the front and four-piston radial-mount callipers, and a 260 mm diameter disc on the back with a double-piston calliper. The 17” aluminium alloy tubeless spoked rims mount 120/70-17 and 180/55-17 tyres.

Suspension
The suspension consists of a front upside-down fork with 50 mm diameter legs, On the back there is a swinging arm with central adjustable monoshock in the spring preload and rebound damping.
DISPLAY
The Leoncino 800 features the latest-technology TFT instruments on a dashboard that stands out for its modern and authentic design, it delivers total situational awareness and enhances the bikes aggressive lines, whilst delivering all the necessary information to the rider.
/DETAIL
The care for details and genuine materials are the hallmarks of Leoncino 800. The angled and modern-looking tank is made of steel and spots the Benelli logo, as tradition commands. The Leoncino logo appears under the seat on a sleek aluminium side panel, which flows dynamically from the tank creating a simple, yet sophisticated style element. The headlight is full LED with an authentic and sophisticated design, brought out by the arc and Benelli Leoncino logo at the centre.
Engine
Type | In line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled , 8 valve, double overhead camshaft |
Max. Torque | 67 Nm (6,8 kgm) @ 6500 rpm |
Clutch | Multidisc wet clutch |
Starting | Electric |
Displacement | 754 c.c. |
Bore x stroke | 88 x 62 mm |
Compression ratio | 11,5:1 |
Rated output | 56 kW (76,2 Cv) @ 8500 rpm |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Fuel supply | Electronic fuel injection with throttle body ø 37 mm |
Exhaust system | With catalytic converter and oxygen sensors |
Certification | Euro 5 |
Gearbox | 6 speeds |
Final drive | Chain drive |
Ignition | ECU – DELPHI™ MT05.3 |
Spark plug | NGK™ CR8E |
Chassis
Frame | Trestle in steel tubes |
Front suspension | Upside-down forks Ø 50 mm |
Front suspension travel | 130 mm |
Rear suspension | Rear swing arm with central shock absorber spring preload adjustable |
Rear shock absorber travel | 130 mm |
Front brake | Double semi floating disk ø320 mm with 4 pistons calliper and ABS |
Front rim type | Aluminum alloy |
Front rim dimensions | 17” x MT 3.50” DOT |
Rear brake | Single disc ø260 mm with single piston floating calliper and ABS |
Rear rim type | Aluminum alloy |
Rear rim dimension | 17” x MT 5.5” DOT |
Front tyre | Pirelli MT60 120/70 – ZR17 |
Rear tyre | Pirelli MT60 180/55 – ZR17 |
Usable tank volume | 15 lt |
Wet Weight | 222 kg |