Benelli Leoncino 125 versus Honda CB 125 R Neo Sports Café

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Benelli

Benelli Leoncino 125

Naked
Honda

Honda CB 125 R Neo Sports Café

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 3.499 €
RRP 4.799 €
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Pros:
  • Very light and agile
  • chic look designed in Italy
  • Full LED
  • Gear indicator
  • fluffy, precise gearbox
  • VERY CHEAP!
Pros:
Cons:
  • no ABS
  • Combinded brake system takes some getting used to
  • Gears a little short
  • Side stand too long, machine is quite steep
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length :
2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
145 (max: 330 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.345 mm
Length :
2.015 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat :
816 mm
Weight :
130 (max: 310 ) kg

Engine

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
Motor design: Single-cylinder four-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 48 mm
Hole: 57 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 101 km/h
Performance: 15 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 12 NM bei 8.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 10 Litre
Consumption:
2 l
Reach:
450 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork 41mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber (travel 126 mm)
Rear suspension:
Steel swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70-17
Rear tyres: 150/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper ( 280 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc radial 4-piston ( 296 mm) Rear brake
Single disc single-piston floating caliper ( 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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 3.499€
  • Availability: since 04/2022
  • Colors: Gray, Green, White