Benelli Leoncino 500

The Leoncino moniker is a significant one in Benelli’s history. The original Leoncino came into existence in 1951 and was the first Benelli to be produced after World War II. A lot has changed since; and the Leoncino you see on these pages is made in China, rather than in Pesaro, Italy. The only thing this current model has in common with the original is the little lion ornament on the front fender. Today, the Leoncino is an important motorcycle for Benelli in India, and sits at the top of the company's local scrambler line.