Benelli Leoncino 500 suspension setup and specs

Benelli Leoncino 500, 2017 onwards: adjustable front rebound, rear preload and rebound, 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height, 125 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Benelli.

2017 onwards Benelli Leoncino 500
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Benelli Leoncino 500

2017 onwards · standard · 500 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Rear suspension travel51 mm (2.0 in)
Fork diameter50 mm (2.0 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire120/70-ZR17
Rear tire160/60-ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height800 mm (31.5 in)
Front brakeDual 320 mm floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 260 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper

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