Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler. Benelli Leoncino 800: 80 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Bmw R Ninet Scrambler: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 800
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
220 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Leoncino 800
7.0/10
"A characterful, good-looking middleweight that demands thorough pre-purchase homework."
Pros
+Striking scrambler aesthetics genuinely deliver
+Torquey twin, strong midrange
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Thin North American dealer network
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Early electrical issues documented
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
7.8/10
"Character-rich retro that rewards patient riders willing to spend wisely."
Pros
+Air-cooled boxer character unmatched
+Bulletproof drivetrain mechanically
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely awful
−Headers run dangerously hot
−Ergonomics fatigue after hours
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