Before making it to
the Indian shores, the Benelli TRK 251 and the Leoncino 250 have been reached
Malaysia. The TRK 251 is available for RM 13,888, while the
Leoncino 250 retails at RM 14,688.
The Benelli
Leoncino 250 and the Benelli TRK 251 share the 249 cc single-cylinder,
liquid-cooled, 4-valve, fuel-injected motor that pumps out a maximum power of
25.5 bhp at 9,250 rpm and a peak torque of 21.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The engine
comes linked to a six-speed gearbox. It still isn’t clear whether Benelli will
bring these motorcycles with a BS-IV compliant engine or an updated, BS-VI
mill.
The premium feature
list of the quarter-litre motorcycles includes inverted front forks and a
monoshock suspension at the back. Anchoring duties are handled by disc brakes
on both wheels, while the safety net comprises dual-channel ABS.
In terms of looks,
the Leoncino 250 and the Leoncino TRK 251 draw styling cues from their
respective higher displacement variants. Thus, the TRK 251 packs a semi-fairing
design along with a tall windscreen to offer better windblast protection and
enhanced comfort at highway speeds. The Leoncino 250, on the other hand, has a
neo-retro styling with an oval-shaped headlight at the front. Other key
features include LED lighting and a digital display.
