• Blackburn Road
    Accrington BB5 1SA
  • Call Us:
    01254 231221
  • Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm
    Sat 8.30am-5pm 
    Sun 10am-3pm
  • +447904133239
Search
Bike

The New Benelli Leoncino 125cc

The New Benelli Leoncino 125cc
18 Jan
Written by Bobby Beck

A nod towards the original 1950's Leoncino 125

Back in the early 1950s the Benelli Leoncino was born. Sporting a 125cc engine, it became a massive success for Benelli. Over the years, the engine increased in size from 125 to 250 and towards the models we know and love today, the Leoncino 500 and the newly announced Leoncino 800.

But with a respectful nod to the motorcycle that started it all, we will soon see the Benelli Leoncino 125cc back on sale. A bike that new riders can proudly ride, knowing it had a rich pedigree, something which few modern 125cc machines can claim.

The Leoncino 125 expands the current Leoncino range and stays faithful to the family's look and style, bringing out both its heritage and contemporary character. Leoncino 125 is also a bike designed for those new to the motorcycling world but want something a bit more special than your average 125. Guaranteeing maximum ease of handling and agility on the road and offering an exciting ride from the start, all without very reasonable operating costs and an attractive retail price.

The beating heart of the Leoncino 125 is the new single-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled 125cc engine, a first for the quarter-litre models currently in the range. This new engine has a power output of 12.8 hp (9.4 kW) at 9500 rpm and 10 Nm (1.0 kgm) at 8500 rpm. The timing features single overhead camshaft with 4 valves per cylinder, electronic injection with 28 mm diameter throttle body, wet clutch and 6-speed gearbox.

Developed for maximum agility and handling on the road, the Leoncino 125 has an excellent chassis. The frame is a traditional steel trellis frame designed to integrate perfectly with the bike's design, sharing the style and character of the quarter-litre of the Leoncino range. The tank features a mix of classic and modern lines and balanced surfaces capable of giving the bike a unique, unmistakable look.

The all-LED headlight is high end, with an elegant, sophisticated design. The instrument panel is digital and clearly visible in all conditions. Like the rest of the Leoncino range, the stylised lion proudly stands out on the front mudguard, recalling the history of this model and the original 1950's Leoncino 125.

The suspensions of the Leoncino 125 consist of an upside-down fork on the front with 35 mm diameter legs, while the back end has a swinging arm with central monoshock and travel of 53 mm.

The 17" aluminium alloy rims mount 110/80-R17 and 130/70-R17 tyres, respectively, ensuring maximum road safety. The braking system consists of a single 280 mm diameter floating disc with a three-piston calliper on the back, a 220 mm diameter disc with a two-piston floating calliper. CBS present.

The Leoncino 125 will be available at all Benelli dealers starting from spring 2022
The New Benelli Leoncino 125cc
The New Benelli Leoncino 125cc
The New Benelli Leoncino 125cc

Comments (0)

Featured Posts

24 Nov
Written by Andrew Parkin

Best way to winterise your motorcycle

Ensure Your Motorcycle Survives the Cold Months: A Comprehensive Guide to Winterisation
23 Nov
Written by Andrew Parkin

Explore Northumberland: New 250-mile route launched to rival the NC500

Discover the New Scenic Road Adventure in Northumberland
13 Nov
Written by Andrew Parkin

EICMA News KTM 390 Adventure R 2025

Dakar inspired off road beast
09 Nov
Written by Andrew Parkin

Pinnacle of world Supermoto, KTM 690 SMC R

The Thrilling 2024 KTM 690 SMC R: Redefining Supermoto Adventures
05 Nov
Written by Benelli

Benelli New Model Releases at EICMA 2024 - Watch it LIVE !

2025 Models, Press launch, EICMA, Milan, Italy

Why KD Motorcycles

We're here for whatever you need
Kawasaki Motorcycles
Encompassing almost every sector within the world of motorcycles, Kawasaki has a great heritage within it's range From 125 cc Scooters and learner legal bikes, through Adventure bikes, Naked Street bikes, Sports, Sports Tourers and Super Sports bi...
Learner Legal Motorcycles & Scooters
With prices starting from as little as £1599 for a brand new scooter, you can be sure that we have something for everybody looking to take their first step on board two wheels We stock a wide range of learner legal bikes and scooters in our showro...
KTM Motorcycles
KTM manufacture some of the most technologically advanced street motorcycles, each benefitting from decades of experience in both off road and track competition. Legendary Adventure bikes, beautifully handling naked street bikes plus race replica r...
Royal Enfield- Benelli Motorcycles
Two iconic names from the past feature in our line-up Royal Enfield, the world's longest continuing Motorcycle manufacturer produce classic bikes with all the looks and character of the originals, with the added bonus of 21st century technology. Cl...