BMW F 850 GS versus Benelli Leoncino 125
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Benelli Leoncino 125
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 3.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Very light and agile
- chic look designed in Italy
- Full LED
- Gear indicator
- fluffy, precise gearbox
- VERY CHEAP!
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- no ABS
- Combinded brake system takes some getting used to
- Gears a little short
- Side stand too long, machine is quite steep
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 145 (max: 330 ) kg
Length : 2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 145 (max: 330 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valves, SOHC 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 54 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 54 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 110 km/h
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: 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
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
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 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
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Single 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.
