The Benelli Leoncino 250 has been launched in the Philippines. The quarter-litre motorcycle carries a sticker price of PHP 199,000 in the Southeast Asian country and will compete with the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and the likes.
The Benelli Leoncino 250 is quite
identical to its elder sibling, the Leoncino 500 that’s already on sale in the
Philippines. The 250cc model features a familiar yet unique LED headlamp with
integrated LED DRL that imparts an attractive front look. Also, the thick USD
front forks help in enhancing the bold visual appeal of the motorcycle. The
front fender has the special “lion” emblem. Speaking of logos, we aren’t a huge
fan of the big “Benelli” badge on the 12.5L fuel tank.
Some of the other key features of the
Benelli Leoncino 250 include a dual-barrel, side-mounted exhaust that sounds
quite nice. The signature LED taillamp looks eye-catching, especially in the
dark. There’s a digital instrument cluster that shows a decent amount of
information. And we have petal rotors along with dual-channel ABS for improved
braking performance.
Coming to the heart of the Benelli
Leoncino 250. There’s a 249cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is
coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. The motor is capable of delivering 26PS of max
power and 21Nm of peak torque.
