Benelli Leoncino Trail 500: Awesome and affordable Scrambler

This time I took a look at the new model from Benelli. Stylish scrambler called Benelli Leoncino Trail 500. This is a quick test, but I am thinking to take it for a longer review and add some videos riding this off-road. Let me know if you are interested.
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This video is an honest review of the Benelli Leoncino Trail 500.

[@mark.e.p]

Great review and thanks for detailing the difference between the road and trail versions.

[@tomaszscieplek3760]

Great review, can't wait for an off road part. Thanks.

[@brianrundle9219]

Thats how to do a review clear and concise unlike most of the other drawn out loose the will to live! reviews. Well done “At Last”

[@DrumHeadV]

The review we've all been waiting for. Thank you!! :)

[@JFMotorcycles]

Great! You're welcome. Now the Benelli TRK 502 X review is in process. This will include some off-road.

[@savvasgerakios4048]

If you are commuting every day on low quality greek roads you are going to admire the 19 inch front even on road.

[@jnjy7]

Great review, great ride!

[@bikerbeliever8169]

I love the way that bike sounds. If only they would sell them in the US!

[@GeordiLaForgery]

I love the look of this bike, great review.

[@JFMotorcycles]

Thank you! I am happy you enjoyed.

[@MrAndrew1953]

For sale in Australia yet. Good round tow, weekend bike. Good quality at a reasonable price - value for money.

[@allanmadsen4588]

Really good review and most of all a lot driving skills 👍🏻 the cool Scott jacket you are wearing. Does it have a name?

[@yahoodlums]

Good review and a really cool bike.

[@rockafella1690]

Nice review mate. Interesting bike. Respect from Scotland.

[@JFMotorcycles]

Thank you! I am really glad you like it. Btw. the Benelli TRK 502 X review is coming soon.

[@erfangholampour5128]

I really enjoyed the review. thank you :)

[@JFMotorcycles]

Great! I am happy now. :)

[@peterhirko4437]

Really nice video. Greetings from Hungary ✌️😁

[@johnDukemaster]

Nice bike! Well made film. :-)

[@craigmiddleton7669]

Nice work

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Good review. Switching between 2 cameras are a nice touch. Would you recommend an after market seat for more comfort or a cowel or small screen for highway use.....🤔 my first impression sitting on bike. That seat is hard!

[@Thinkofwhat]

Damnit......missed out on this review. Would've considered this before getting my Kawasaki Z900rs early this year. No regret but at that price it's really really worth considering.

[@terryclair2914]

Great review, and I would love to see that bike in the US.

[@rickgresham9417]

There are two for sale at WOW Motorcycle in Marietta. Ga

[@armenkeshishyan8640]

Thank you very much. excellent review, keep on being subjective, always say your opinion. its the only way to find the truth about motorcycles... ride safe.

[@JFMotorcycles]

Hi Armen, thank you for the kind words. I definitely share the same approach. Ride safe too :)

[@leonardobacchi1464]

Did you have the chance to try the upcoming Royal Enfield 650 "Interceptor" twin? I am curious because of the announced Himalayan 650.

[@sidroman]

nice review. take it off-road. try some long-term test as well.

[@adrianhrusca4067]

Fantic Rally is the more beautiful competition...even more unheard of...

[@sotosgoumenos1940]

Yeah,but 3000€ more,here in Greece

[@colore76]

thanks for the review JF. despite your height that would make you to obvioulsy prefer the Trail version, what version of Leoncino do you suggest in terms of fun, stability, etc...especially for who is 175cm tall? I think the 19inch front wheel could change the behaviour from the standard leoncino version. thanks in advance for any feedback

[@jandaben]

Hi there, so good review. I am between the Honda 500f and this one. When I saw this one trial version, I think that it will be my motorcycle for every days, and now more capable to go off road. Can yo tell how will it goes or road? For example, the radiator looks to exposed. Thanks for your information m thanks

[@hizamnordin8963]

Hi there, good review. Just a question, is the wire spoke rims on the trail version tubeless or still needs the tube. Thanks

[@alwinbenjamin]

You ride good 🤟

[@hizamnordin8963]

Hi, good reviews. Just a question, is the wire spoke rims for the trail version tubeless or still with tube?

[@olliereed4206]

It has a 360 crank unless my ears are playing up. The Honda 500x has a 180. BMW inlines usually 360 as are old British bikes. Thats why they sound cool...

[@jazzysaravana]

Hi, what was the service interval prescribed by Benelli?

[@kyojima7190]

I own one and I love it.

[@XxTheJackass58xX]

Can you give a long term review?

[@p.santos6644]

Hello. Do you know the fuel consumption? Thanks. Ride safe

[@AjarnSpencer]

I am seriously on the brink of ordering one

[@thodoris3790]

i like this bike very much,i like it more than the new 800.i ride 25 years,all kinds of bikes.i dont want something very powerfull now,but i m afraid if the horsepower is too little for me,otherwise i love it

[@iangriffiths9930]

Hi, Can you please tell me how this bike compares to the Fantic caballero 500cc, I think they will be around the same price so would be interesting to see the differences?

[@mertcoz]

do you think is it okay for a rider height 177 cm? and do you have any long term reliability opinion about this bike? Thanks, great review btw.

[@Samscherano]

I just realized the new Benelli Models TRK und Leoncino some days ago. Very nice design including a good price. And the Trail Version is perfect for taller guys. Just one question...resale will not be easy, at least in North of Europe.

[@JFMotorcycles]

Hi Sam. Thanks for the comment. And where are you? I guess Benelli have quite OK network of dealers around Europe, doesn't have? Let me know if I can help :)

[@unknownname6519]

JF Motorcycles no in northrhine westphalia in germany you have to travel a lot for a dealer..it is because no one knows about benelli.. at least in germany

[@ossa60]

I never thought I would ever buy a chinese bike!!! but the time has come!

[@BiteMeh892]

Benelli is Italian right ?

[@sharankumar]

@@BiteMeh892 designed in Italy assembled in China

[@garyk8285]

If you had to choose this bike or SV650 for weekend riding and a bit of fun?

[@FrederickCouch]

Great review...makes me want one. Except they don't sell them here, yet. Also, looks pretty dry there, is there a drought?

[@JFMotorcycles]

Hi Frederick. Yes somehow they got to the Czech Republic pretty early. Also we got the Benelli TRK502X already and I am working on the review too. This time of the year it is really dry here. Some days around 35 degrees celsius, it is very difficult to keep focus while recording reviews haha. Where are you from?

[@pranayama67]

@@JFMotorcycles k

[@rexchristo1318]

Take it offroad. Waiting for that

[@JTOMS]

Is the leoncino handlebar is wider than the trk502x?

[@nazirhas]

How about speedo accuracy, did you test it with gps?

[@AmirChemE]

When I sit on the bike, my feet feels awkward because the foot pegs are a bit further upfront which isn't very sporty. That is my only complaint.

[@John-pe7ru]

What would be great choice this or the z650 Kawasaki.?

[@danilocapellan1316]

Nice motorcycle. 👍🏽

[@Velosirraton]

Are you sure it weights 200 kgs? in my country it says it weight 170 kgs dry, so the kerb weight must be around 185 or so.

[@aminulakmal]

How much does it weigh? Does it feel heavy compared to other 500ccs?

[@ilhamsabirin4673]

Nice review.. according to some reviewers this bike pulls like it's bigger than 500cc.. do u agree?

[@p.santos6644]

Nice video. Thanks. What's the fuel consumption ? In the official site it says 2.2 L / 100km. Do you believe that ? Ride safe

[@justcruise241]

I wonder if it's something you could daily ride?

[@dictater2]

It's a trail or semi trail bike and the reviewer didn't take it off-road?? I'm interested in buying one would love to see how it compares to the Himalaya, anyone has one, I'm a bit nervous about the Chinese build.

[@PhucThien1]

people said "the screw will come out after hundred miles" do you see it !

[@alesmuron8613]

Hey, baba, can compare the Leoncino and Ducati srambler ? Just by feelings,... not technicaly....

[@garyk8285]

Wonder if you would get bored of a bike with that power over the long term? Is that area near Kutna Hora?

[@tianstn2891]

I really want to see your riding position, especially your knee & legs position since I'm also 193cm & 97Kg... do you have any photo on some website? or maybe blogs or something?

[@longriderxx]

Totally reliable. Said NOBODY, EVER, when talking about a Benelli... hahhahhahaaa

[@MiguelOliveiraPF]

Hi! I'm 1.90. Would this bike seat me well or not? Excellent Review !!

[@JFMotorcycles]

I did not have really a problem with mine 1.93 cm. In the class of Scramblers it is really above the average for taller people. Only Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is coming to my mind, which is higher and way better in offroad. But twice more expensive.

[@yipman214]

Can you actually go off road with this bike? Is this meant for that?

[@clarkegenio7239]

How's the reliability of it?

[@firestormlivingsolutions]

Would you really use it on trails?

[@splodge5714]

Sounds nice, any comparison to the Himalayan?

[@JFMotorcycles]

Hello. I would rather Himalayan compare to Benelli TRK502X. Himalayan is significantly slower (you would feel like twice slower), way lighter and more agile in offroad. It is also cheaper and use less complicated technology of air-cooled SOHC engine. 502X is besides all also better for traveling with a pillion. On 502X you can easily travel 100 - 130 km/h, on Himalayan it will be rather 60 - 100 km/h most of time.

[@tooresttrikie6744]

yeah the Himalayan couldn't pull you out of bed in the morning 24bhp in fact 20something bhp I think is poor for a 400cc "supposedly modern bike"! at least power wise this is up there at the A2 limit! might be a little dearer to buy, but I bet it'll hold value better than the REH. I'd even guess that the second hand Himalayan will be worth £100s/e100s/$100s rather than in the 1000s in 3 or 4 years, possibly unlike the Benelli Leoncino scramler! ride safe

[@pxKappa]

here's the problem; it's called cb500f... the cb costs the same as this (actually costs 200€ less here, according to the manufacturers websites) and it's lighter, and more powerful (just 0.4hp lol), and it's a "honda vs a chinese bike" ... it is very hard to recommend this one over the CB...i guess the deciding factor would have to be the looks

[@bekirilkyaz2368]

Would users recommend this bike ?

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

Hi how does it compare to a Honda CB500X? Better bike; more fun to ride? Benelli are reliable bikes or not ?

[@DrumHeadV]

I think the Benelli TRK502 or TRK502-X would be the better comparison to the CB500X, given that they're both adventure bikes.

[@JFMotorcycles]

Hi Guys, I am now workin on the review of the new TRK502X. It will be nice, more detailed review. Also I may create the comparison video (TRK502 with CB500X) soon.

I will like to see the differences in manufacture (the small details, not the evident ones) between the X and the regular 502.

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

JF Motorcycles : thanks a lot, it’s appreciated, but, i just realized that they don’t sell Benelli motorcycles in Canada. Cheers from Montreal! Keep on your great videos 👍🏼

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

Kabul Budiansyah : a Rebel 500 is a very different bike as its a custom bike with very very low seat height But still a great bike if you love custom bike style 😎

[@BadSol01]

Anyone experienced driving on Leoncido Trail and Svartpilen 401?

[@Lee-70ish]

Not a bad green laner but they definitely need to change the front mud guard design for off road. it does nothing and you'll fill the front with mud and crap then cook the engine

[@dietmarlienhart4308]

caballero 500 rally!

[@poonamsinha4380]

Is this be good bike for college students? (at least 1 person) low bike user!? By the way *RESPECT AND LOVE FROM INDIA* 🇮🇳

[@aks13v35]

Mpg?

[@RK-gy9wi]

for long rides if it were to be more purposeful.

[@jamesnewman4351]

I'm getting one in 2 weeks time! €6100

[@crazymonkey6795]

and how is it going so far? really thinking of buying one as well

[@jamesnewman4351]

@@crazymonkey6795 i love it!!! She's agile , fast , plenty of torque and she's a beauty! Check her out on my channel 👍

[@oliviermagere]

it'd be great to hear owners feedback indeed

[@sigitprabowo363]

How 2 cylinders bike sounds like that? That's quite meaty

[@pablocollantes4112]

Sorry one question how tall are you?

[@tokeimaru1563]

1.93cm

[@matyasmoudry2122]

Máte docela dobrou angličtinu :D

[@JFMotorcycles]

Díky! :)

[@Somchai007]

Why are most reviewers abnormally tall? ( above 190cm) It makes it harder to assess comfort for the majority of riders.

[@DerpEye]

Because otherwise they wouldnt be able to test gigantic bikes like the BMW GS 1250.

[@tianstn2891]

are you kidding? most reviewers are either 175 - 185 cm tall... we, tall people community, need more reviewers above 190cm!!

[@Somchai007]

@@tianstn2891 Not kidding. A lot usually begin with highlighting they are so tall!

[@R3nchi]

Wtf you are talking about=? every dude that i watch watched is pretty small. Im fat fuck 112kg 187cm and it's pain in the ass for me to find proper bike or car

[@craigdewsnap]

How tall in feet are you?

[@irishguy8555]

6:40 😱🚚😅

[@freddyfox5002]

I like it, but if it was Japanese I would be interested in buying.

[@michals1108]

He is way to tall for reviewer but good review anyway

[@danieltan1040]

You are handsome because you are not afraid.

[@marinemtgarcia4221]

It’s made in China looks great and sounds great but I will be amazed if it stands the test of time China always makes things cheaper

[@nikos-giorgos]

These are not axially mounted calipers.

[@roycspary8923]

great aside from the crap "music" which ruined it

[@henmari6684]

Easily gets rust on most exterior parts

[@NoFaceNoNameee]

Its not a trail lol its a scrambler, but very nice video

[@cris412]

I will not buy Benella just because there is no central foot ...

[@dimi3charles580]

Damn it's almost 7000 Euros in India. Government here sucks man!

[@user-wy9qw4tq7f]

14500 euros in israel goverment here sucks😅

[@ducatitastic]

How can you review a Trail motorcycle without taking it off road?

[@bjorn1583]

benelli is made in china so it is guaranteed to have a better gearbox than an italian bike

[@songsabai3794]

China makes exactly what the Italians tell them to make.

[@dessely]

@@songsabai3794 not really .China bought that company so they don't need to listen anyone.

[@songsabai3794]

@@dessely Be that as it may. The Benelli DNA , style and passion is , and always will be , Italian.

[@petetxul6477]

Italian motorcycles? It’s Chinese buddy. Just saying.

[@pebblepusher6504]

Made in China!!!! The fact that resale on this bike is so bad... indicating all. Quality of frame and welding 😆👎 ... and this “ thing” on front fender 😫... just buy self used proper bike for 5k!!!