2018 Benelli Leoncino 500 Motorcycle Review

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6 жыл бұрын

Here are my initial impressions and review of the 2018 Benelli Leoncino 500. A new 500cc naked scrambler style bike from Benelli.
Full details and specs of the bike are at:
unitedkingdom.benelli.com/pro...
And a huge thanks to Ride Motorbikes for asking me to review the bike:
www.ridemotorbikes.co.uk
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@johnDukemaster 5 жыл бұрын

The film would be better without the music...if you ask me! :-) Otherwise high quality review.

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Audio is something I've had trouble with but I've just changed my setup. See what you think to my next review that will be published later today!

@iniakpmarc28 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with a few vibes, Richard. Given enough revs, almost all bikes will exhibit some vibes. Good review. Ride safe, mate.

@patcannon3 6 жыл бұрын

Benelli do make a lovely sounding bike. Oh and the lion on the mudguard,. Something for the tyrekickers!

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, sounded even better in the flesh than the sound on the video got across. Grrr...

@andreasschneider5658 6 жыл бұрын

(in Thailand:) Hi, in the first 500 km I found following issues: reserve tank for cooling water broken, red casing on the left side broken, after 5 minutes normal rain was water in the head lamp, part of the seat venyl was probably heated up to smooth crinkles, so it looks different (greasy). Broken parts will be substituted for free, but take some time. Engine works realy nice, I am still in love with this bike!

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

The TNT looks a fun bike too!

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I thought it sounded great too! And if you like scrambler style bikes, you'll like my next motorcycle review video coming later today :)

@michaeljameslawrence2965 2 жыл бұрын

Great review

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Cute looking bike!

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I really liked the mix of retro but with a modern twist :)

@dnshable 6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer can you got your hands on one of these ?

@tazui1982 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. I could get one in my country for around 6k USD. Currently saving money to upgrade from 150cc Yamaha, would you say benelli leocino is better choice than Yamaha Mt 03?

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

I've not ridden a MT03 but had a MT07 for a week. Obviously that's more powerful but I got on with the Leoncino more than the MT07 and thought it was easier to ride and handle.

@umaxen0048 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bike! I am hooked. I am going to ride it at the dealer. If it feels like a quality bike? I'll buy it !

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd definitely go have a ride. I really liked it and thought it was decent quality, especially at the price it is.

@AmirChemE 6 жыл бұрын

What a great looking bike! 1 thing i love about this one is that it has a gear indicator which the CB500F doesn't. I wonder if the build quality and reliability are similar to the Japanese bikes??

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it looks great too. Build quality seemed good and I really liked the bike as a whole. I think these latest bikes made in China are rapidly approaching the same quality of the Japanese bikes.

@AmirChemE 6 жыл бұрын

Do you think you need to install a windshield for this particular bike?

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

I think it depends what you are used to. I'm used to an adventure bike so I always find naked bikes windy. I was riding a Triumph Street Twin yesterday (review coming soon!) and found the same. You can get small fly screens which apparently make a difference too.

@chengsgroup2518 5 жыл бұрын

are u new rider? gear indicator is irrelevant....need power shift down, need speed shift up.....

@mikkelhansen2030 5 жыл бұрын

How tall are you Richard? I`m 183cm (6feet), do you think bike is too small for me?

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mikkel, I'm exactly the same height as you 183cm/6ft and found the Leoncino really comfortable to ride :)

@mikkelhansen2030 5 жыл бұрын

yep man, thanks.. it`s between this one and honda cb 300r, whis one would you recommend?

@jonathanwoo9829 5 жыл бұрын

anyone know when its available in the US?

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

I've not been able to find anything about this. It may be worth an email to Benelli USA directly

@d.4tay549 5 ай бұрын

Is this engine a 360 degree crank?

@ilhamsabirin4673 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review sir.. how about the throttle response at all rev range? Is it smooth and accurate?

@RichRides 4 жыл бұрын

It's a while ago since I rode this bike but it was lovely to ride and I don't remember any jerkiness etc at all.

@ilhamsabirin4673 4 жыл бұрын

@@RichRides alrite.. What bike u have ridden before?

@RichRides 4 жыл бұрын

@@ilhamsabirin4673 As you can see from even just the motorcycles reviewed on my KZfaq channel, lots! ;)

@ilhamsabirin4673 3 жыл бұрын

@@RichRides alrite.. according to some reviewers even though it just a 500cc but it pulls like a bigger bike.. do u agree?

@RichRides 3 жыл бұрын

@@ilhamsabirin4673 for a 500cc then yes it's pretty good and doesn't feel slow at all. Funnily enough, the power figures (both bhp and torque) are very similar to the 900cc Triumph Street Twin and Royal Enfield 650cc engines.

@LucianC137 5 жыл бұрын

How much mileage does it give?

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

I believe it's around 50mpg

@MrScottyhero6 4 жыл бұрын

Why the music?

@londo0 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't vibes come from being a new bike, not yet run in?

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't think so as I've ridden quite a few brand new bikes with no vibes. They weren't much anyway and a lot of bikes do have some vibrations.

@dnshable 6 жыл бұрын

How does the price compare with the KTM duke 390

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

In the UK, they are both around the same price (£5,000) but they're very different bikes imo. The Leoncino is more retro roadster than the 390 which is a more modern looking naked bike.

@therealunclevanya 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the A59 was still closed...

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

This video was recorded a few months ago ;)

@shiftyshamsk 5 жыл бұрын

Shout over the music mate!

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, on later videos the audio is much better and a new setup has definitely helped!

@shiftyshamsk 5 жыл бұрын

@@RichRides Of the review of same bike Richard?

@stenly311 3 жыл бұрын

that is not LCD display, btw. Otherwise nice vid

@richardorosso7377 4 жыл бұрын

As below the music was really iratting otherwise would of been good, cheers

@kenny347 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes loud music just made it worst

@RichRides 5 жыл бұрын

I had audio issues with these first videos hopefully you prefer my more recent ones :)

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 4 жыл бұрын

Cut the music!

@umaxen0048 6 жыл бұрын

NOT Chinese. From what I understand, the Italian Benelli factory is now located in China...

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

Although Benelli HQ is still in Italy, Benelli are owned by one of the biggest Chinese manufacturers (Qianjiang) and manufactured in China.

@Nostrildomus 6 жыл бұрын

These Chinese ! There gonna take over our world but make you like it . Good Vid's

@RichRides 6 жыл бұрын

The quality of Chinese built bikes really is getting better and better at an alarming rate. The fact that even big manufacturers like Honda and BMW are now building there says a lot.

@kyojima7190 6 жыл бұрын

Benelli is Chinese as much as Jaguar is Indian.