Benelli Leoncino 500 versus Brixton Crossfire 500

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Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Benelli

Benelli Leoncino 500

Naked
Brixton

Brixton Crossfire 500

Naked
What can the 48 hp retro naked bike in Italo design do?
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is an A2 bike in retro scrambler design. There are not many of this type of motorcycles and certainly not for less than 6,000 euros. We have the bike designed in Italy and manufactured in China under the wheels... weiter
Benelli Leoncino 500 im Test
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Brixton is slowly but surely making its way into the middle class. While the brand previously stood for 125cc and 250cc motorcycles, we drove the first model with 500cc. Can Brixton do the same? We took the Crossfire 500 to the test.... weiter
Brixton Crossfire 500
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 5.990 €
RRP 6.399 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • manoeuvrable and bustling bike
  • easy to use
  • comfortable upright sitting position
  • You don't need an instruction manual
Pros:
  • Processing
  • light
  • powerful engine
Cons:
  • starts only when idle
  • Sound could be better
  • Bench a bit tight
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length : 2.160 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 207 (max: 397 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.120 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 350 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 486 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance


Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 302 km
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 333 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
 adjustable upside down fork Ø 50mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
 adjustable central strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Double tube profile swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17
Frame type:
 Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
 USD fork by Kayaba
Rear suspension:
 Deflected Zenrtal spring leg
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
 2 floating brake discs with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc (∅ 260 mm)
Front brake
 Single disc Rear brake
 Single disc

Conclusion - what sticks

The Benelli Leoncino 500 pretty much met our expectations. It is manoeuvrable and is therefore a lot of fun in city traffic. The maintenance interval of 7,000 km is a bit tight, but once a year you should have your bike checked anyway.
 
The price for the machine is fine. As a competitor, we can only think of the Brixton Crossfire 500, which is slightly more expensive. The Honda CB 500 F has no retro bonds, must also be mentioned here as a 500cc classic (felt since the seventies) and as an extremely reliable bike, especially since it is not more expensive than the Benelli.
 
The test bike was provided by Legenday Cycles in Hamburg. There, the Benelli Leoncino 500 stands as a demonstrator and waits eagerly for more test riders. If you are looking for an A2 bike, style and want retro-naked scrambler design: Check it out.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 5.899 €
  • Used (3 years old): 4.500€
  • Years of construction: 2018-2022
  • Availability: from 2018
  • Colours: red, bright yellow

Sometimes something completely different

Otherwise, the Brixton is a pleasant companion thanks to its manoeuvrability without any special ups or downs. That raises a question – who should buy this, for whom is the Brixton Crossfire 500 suitable? Sure: For individualists who can warm up for a Royal Enfield, for example, but don't want a retro bike. Those who are looking for these pleasant companions and if they want to go on holiday alone.

The possible strongest group of buyers will take advantage of Brixton's biggest advantage: not everyone has it. And this exclusivity does not have to be paid expensively in euros or with possible defects.

The test bike was provided to us by the 2 Radhaus Stadie in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Colours / Year of Construction

  • Price: 5,848
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: black, matt silver