Italian motorbike maker Benelli, which is part of China’s Geely Auto Group, and Adishwar Auto Ride India – Mahavir Group has launched the BS-VI model of the Leoncino 500 in India.
The new BS-VI Benelli Leoncino 500 comes at a beginning worth of Rs 4,59,900 (ex-showroom India), the corporate introduced in an announcement.
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is accessible in two color choices – Steel Grey & Leoncino Red with the Steel Grey color variant being priced at Rs 4,59,900/-, whereas the Leoncino Red color will retail at Rs 4,69,900/-, the assertion mentioned.
The bikemaker mentioned that clients can e-book the motorbike for an quantity of Rs 10,000 by means of the Benelli’s web site or by visiting the closest Benelli India dealership. In addition to this, Benelli will present a 3-year limitless kilometre guarantee as customary with the brand new Benelli Leoncino 500.
The new Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a DOHC, twin-cylinder four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 500 cc engine, which produces a most energy output of 47.5 PS at 8,500 rpm and most torque of 46 Nm at 6,000 rpm. (Image supply: Benelli)
The new Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with a DOHC, twin-cylinder four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 500 cc engine, which produces a most energy output of 47.5 PS at 8,500 rpm and most torque of 46 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The 8-valve motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
The premium bike encompasses a metal trellis body and comes with 17-inch alloy wheels. The new Leoncino 500 comes with tubeless tyres — 120/70-ZR17 part tyre on the entrance and 160/60-ZR17 part tyre on the rear.
The motorbike has entrance suspension that options an upside-down 50mm fork and a laterally mounted, rebound and pre-load adjustable shock absorber within the rear. The Benelli Leoncino 500 has a 320 mm disc brakes within the entrance and a single-piston floating calliper with a 260 mm disc on the again with dual-channel switchable ABS.
Speaking concerning the launch, Benelli India Managing Director Vikas Jhabakh mentioned, “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.”
