Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Yamaha Fz25. Benelli Leoncino 500: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 500
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
204 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Leoncino 500
6.5/10
"Stylish weekend cruiser that punishes you for depending on it."
Pros
+Genuinely head-turning scrambler styling
+Torquey low-rev character
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Suspension too soft overall
−Uninspiring brake feel
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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