Benelli Leoncino 250 review, road test

The smallest Leoncino in the Benelli line-up proves to be a very competent bike for the city streets.

Published on Jan 17, 2020 08:00:00 AM

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Narrow profile and wide handlebar gives you an agile riding experience.

Instrument cluster is a basic digital unit. Could do with a TFT dash.

Tail tidy gets a compact design, and is a neat aesthetic element.

While the characteristics mentioned above add to the visual presence of the bike, some of them take a toll on the ergonomics. For starters, the seat is a bit too narrow and small. The use of a softer padding and some more space for the pillion would have done a great deal in improving overall comfort. However, what’s really bothersome is the position of the rider foot pegs; they are aggressively rear-set, resulting in a cramped riding position. In fact, the riding ergos and the suspension setup feel more in line with a sporty naked, and that means standing up and riding through broken stretches (as you would on a scrambler) doesn’t feel like a natural process. Having said that, I wouldn’t categorise the Leoncino 250 as particularly uncomfortable. While you could get away with commuting on it every day, the ergonomics and comfort are just not what you’d expect from a motorcycle in the category.