Benelli Leoncino 125 versus Yamaha MT-125
Benelli Leoncino 125
Yamaha MT-125
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Very light and agile
- chic look designed in Italy
- Full LED
- Gear indicator
- fluffy, precise gearbox
- VERY CHEAP!
- Extremely manoeuvrable
- high-revving motor
- Processing
- no ABS
- Combinded brake system takes some getting used to
- Gears a little short
- Side stand too long, machine is quite steep
- hard seat
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 145 (max: 330 ) kg
Length : 1.955 mm Height : 1.040 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 138 kg
Engine
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 54 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 52 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 13 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 10 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 568 km
Performance: 15 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 12 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Chassis
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork ø 35 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing Tyres at the front: 100/80 –17
Rear tyres: 130/70 – 17
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Strut hinged via lever system (travel 110 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/80-17M/C 52S
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M/C 66S
Brakes
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc (∅ 292 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Benelli Leoncino 125 impresses with two aspects: its appearance and the price. Okay, the design is a matter of taste, but when it comes to price, there can be no two opinions: not even 3,500 euros is a joke compared to the competitors . Nevertheless, the machine does not look cheap or quickly put together. On the contrary, switches, frames, and many details are lovingly made - we like them.The only thing that bothered us was the lack of ABS, otherwise there was hardly anything to complain about. If you are looking for an A1 or B196 bike and don't want to spend 5,500 euros, you should definitely take a look at the Benelli Leoncino 125.
More fun than expected
What remains: The Yamaha MT-125 offers a lot of potential in terms of driving fun with its lively style. Definitely more than expected. It is also easy to use and high-quality. A new bench - and everything is good.
And yet: the circle of buyers remains limited to persons who are not allowed to drive more services. The enemy lurks in his own stable: the MT-03 brings five times the torque to the road and has 48 hp. And all this for only around 700 euros more. As good as the MT-125 is, motorcyclists with an extended driver's license will hardly be tempted.
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.
What can I do with the A1 ticket? This is precisely what the legislator has specified:
1. Motorcycles (also with sidecars) with a cylinder capacity of up to 125 cubic centimetres, an engine power not exceeding 11 kW, where the ratio of power to weight does not exceed 0.1 kW/kg
2. Three-wheeled motor vehicles with symmetrically arranged wheels and a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cm3 for internal combustion engines or a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h and with an output of up to 15 kW.
The minimum age for this driving licence is 16 years, the training takes place normally in a driving school.
If you are at least 25 years old and have had a driving licence for five years, you can achieve a significant abbreviation of this training. This abbreviation is called B196.
The legislator has defined as training for B196:
Theory: 4x motorcycle theory lessons 90 minutes each
Practice: 5x motorcycle driving lesson 90 minutes each
Examination: No theory or practical examination
