Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Leoncino 800 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200. 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. Triumph Scrambler 1200: 90 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Leoncino 800
Triumph Scrambler 1200
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
90 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
207 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
80 hp @ 8,500 rpm
90 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h (approx. 120 mph, estimated — Triumph has not officially published a figure)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (XC curb weight) / 210 kg (XE curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, 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
Triumph Scrambler 1200
8.5/10
"The adventure-retro benchmark that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stonking low-end torque
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs bite
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Early TFT screen issues
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