Benelli Leoncino 800 pair ready to launch

The Benelli Leoncino 800 and Leoncino 800 Trail have arrived on Australian shores and will be launched to Australian media in the coming weeks.

Powered by the 754cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine that debuted in the Benelli 752s, the new Leoncino 800 pair are the latest additions to the historic Italian-born, Chinese-owned brand’s growing range.

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Benelli’s local arm have revealed pricing for the two bikes with the road-focused Leoncino 800 checking in at $13,490 ride away and the scrambler-style Leoncino 800 Trail priced at $13,990 ride away. Both bikes come with a 2 year unlimited kilometre warranty and 2 years roadside assistance.

The pair of neo-retro machines will join the 752s as the brand’s only non-LAMS models. A fourth non-LAMS model, the Benelli TRK800, is also on its way.

According to Benelli’s local arm, the Leoncino 800 has recently become one of Italy’s best-selling motorcycles, with strong design elements that celebrate the brand’s 111-year history.

The bikes feature adjustable Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes, a 15L fuel tank, wet-anti-slip clutch and a six-speed gear box. The Trail version, which is a little more dirt-friendly, has a revised chassis, a taller seat height, longer suspension travel, a 19-inch front wheel, and off-road tyres.

Both machines also feature a TFT display, LED lighting, and classy neo-retro style. The pair are also available in three colour schemes – Rock Grey, Forest Green, and Terrain Brown.

A national media launch is due to be held in the coming weeks, with bikesales joining other local media to test the Leoncino 800 models. Stay tuned for the full review.