Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage. 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. Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage: 70 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 800
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
208 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
70 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated, real-world figures may vary
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
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Heritage
7.5/10
"Genuinely good bike if dealer support exists near you."
Pros
+Strong parallel twin performance
+Attractive genuine retro styling
+Excellent value for money
Cons
−Patchy dealer and parts network
−Suspension needs early upgrading
−Occasional electrical gremlins reported
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