Benelli has launched its 3rd BS6 motorcycle in India. It’s the Leoncino 500. The less polluting model of the street scrambler has been introduced at a starting price of INR 4,59,900* which makes it a whopping INR 20,000 less expensive than the discontinued BS4 model. However, it is to be noted that this is the introductory pricing and Benelli is likely to increase it in the coming few months.
The BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500 gets two
colour options - Steel Grey and Leoncino Red. To get the former, you will need
to shell out INR 4,59,900* whereas the latter will set you back by INR
4,69,900*. Bookings for the new model are now open. Interested customers can
reserve one by either vising an authorised dealership or Benelli India’s
official website. The booking amount has been set at INR 10,000.
Powering the new Leoncino is the same old
500cc, twin-cylinder engine but it now complies with the BS6 emission
regulations. It continues to produce 47.5PS of max power at 8500rpm and 46Nm of
peak torque at 6000rpm. The 8-valve motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Benelli is offering 3-year and unlimited kms warranty with the new Leoncino.
Benelli has implemented no changes in the
list of features of the new Leoncino 500. The motorcycle continues to have the
same design and styling. It also has full-LED lighting and a fully-digital
instrument cluster. For the suspension, we’ve got 50mm USD front forks and a
laterally-mounted rear monoshock. The braking duties are handled by dual 320mm
rotors upfront accompanied by 4-piston calipers and a single 260mm rotor at the
rear. Benelli also provides dual-channel ABS.
