Interested
customers can book the Benelli Leoncino for Rs. 10,000, by visiting
india.benelli.com or by visiting the nearest Benelli India dealership. Benelli
India is also offering the Leoncino with '3-Year Unlimited Kilometer Warranty
as Standard'*.
From
the front fender, which displays the Lion of Pesaro, on to the new front headlamp
featuring cutting edge LED technology, then to the fuel tank and seat, all
emphasise the character of this all-new Leoncino.
The
Benelli Leoncino gets a DOHC, twin-cylinder four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 500cc
engine, which produces a maximum power output of 47.5ps@8500rpm and maximum
torque of 46Nm@6000rpm. The 8-valve motor is mated to a slick-shifting 6-speed
gearbox. The steel trellis frame ensures maximum versatility and
manoeuvrability.
Vikas
Jhabakh, Managing Director, Benelli India, said, “The Leoncino 500 has been
very special to us at Benelli as it combines tradition and passion with
contemporary design, innovation and performance. The Leoncino 500 is a tribute
to the original model, which is a legend of Italian motorcycling that largely
contributed to the history of the brand.”
He
further added, “We are happy to bring back the Leoncino 500 in its BS6 avatar.
I am also glad to share that there has been no drop in power and torque figures
of the Leoncino 500, in its transition to BS6 compliance. Hence, I am confident
that it will continue to deliver the same excitement and rush that was
delivered by the BS4 offering on sale earlier.”
The
street version of the Leoncino is elegant, fast and compact, it has 17” alloy
wheels and it delivers maximum pleasure on the road. The tubeless tyres include
a 120/70-ZR17 section tyre at the front, 160/60-ZR17 section tyre at the rear,
guaranteeing stability and performance in every condition. The front suspension
features an upside-down 50mm fork, while the rear is controlled by a laterally
mounted, rebound and pre-load adjustable shock absorber. Brakes include
radially-mounted 4-piston brake callipers gripping 320mm discs upfront. The
rear comprises single-piston floating calliper with a 260mm disc, with dual-channel
Switchable ABS.
Benelli
is a part of Geely Auto Group. The Geely Auto brand controls automotive groups
and vehicle brands like Geely Auto, Volvo Cars and Polestar, LYNK & CO,
Geometry, Lotus and Proton. Geely Auto holds a 9.69% stakeholder in Daimler
that has brands such as Mercedes-Benz and ‘Smart Automobile Co Ltd’ in a JV
with Mercedes-Benz AG.