This Might Be the MOST OVERLOOKED Beginner Bike EVER (Benelli Leoncino 500 Review)
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CBR500R owners on suicide watch…
That 360° crank makes a big difference! That's what made me enjoy a W800 despite being woefully slow.
SV650 a much better bike?
CBR500R looks better if you want a sport-bike look
@@garyk8285 cheaper and more reliable. Edit I mean the sv650.
This is made in China by a Chinese communist company; I'de rather have literally anything that runs from Honda lol...
Oh, FINALLY my humble bike choice has been validated by Yammie Noob himself! Life is good again.
2 year owner if leoncino 500.
Loved it.
Its good enough for long distance, good enough for casual short ride around your home.
It's really a fun bike to ride. Not too fast not too slow.
Just gotta say, it's a fun bike to ride.
Hi,thinking of getting this bike .will do some long rides but mostly city rides .How reliable is the engine ?Have you had any problems so far
@@souravrahman2654 Nah not much problem so far, nothing major.
its the usual fuel pump, and wiring issue. The rest is just pure fun.
I know this bike isnt for all. But for those who's used to speed and just want something 'just nice' and fun to ride. This would be the best 500cc bike as far as i'm concern.
Is it a good bike for bringing a passenger?
@@valerio51987 i'm 75kg approximate. Any passenger below my weight is okay for me. It all depends on your preference. But that said, the pillion space is ample enough for average person.
@@prodiG98 nice, thanks for the reply!
If you’re going to show a bike, Is it possible to turn on some lights in the garage?
Or maybe a lighter background
Good point, can't see shit...
@@ElGuapoDeSantoPoco 🤣 no need to see anything benelli makes terrible bikes he is just making the most of his relationship with them.
My thought as well black on black can see sod all.
My bad brotha, we had like 6 other things to film that day and I rushed it a bit
My first shotgun was a Benelli, and my first trumpet was a Yamaha. If Triumph makes a bass guitar, I’m buying it.
I have one of these and absolutely love it. Comfortable, looks great, has a unique Italian style, easy to ride and so satisfying to own. (I do agree about the front brake though! A twin disc set up it should be much more powerful than this is.) I’m in the UK and the price here is £5K. That’s about £1800-£2000 cheaper than the MT-07, for example. That makes it a bargain. It might be that US pricing makes the Benelli less of a bargain. Don’t be put off by the Made in China tag; my Leoncino has been 100% reliable, faultless, and it’s as well made and well finished as any other bike I’ve owned. The Chinese can build high-quality bikes if they’re held to rigorous quality control standards, which Benelli do. I’d recommend this bike to anyone, you’ll love it!
Finally someone with real experience, not just keyboard hater. Thanks, I'm really considering the bike. Can you tell me, what about the clutch and the gear lever? Are they easy and smooth enought? Yesterday i rode a Ducati scrambler 800, was very disappointed in how the bike operated and the jerkiness of the gears and throttle. Thanks btw.
May I ask your feedback about the slow turn into sharp corner ? I feel the handle bar trying to counter my turning .... It try to turn back straight while I turn left or right into a corner slowly ....Heavy turn I would said in simple word
@@unijaya9313 check your tire pressure?
@@falcn12 every thing is stock n tyre pressure look fine .... I suspect the cable pulling the handle bar
isn't this made in china? how's the quality?
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Alright, done. Thanks for the reminder.
I have the benelli 302S as my first street bike and so far love it. I bought it with 1,600 miles for $2,500 so I couldn't beat that kind of deal. Great video though, not many videos out there about Benelli's
The reason the engine feels and sounds different is because that’s a 360 degree crank like the old school parallel twins from back in the day like the honda cb250 nighthawk etc…nowadays we got 180 and 270 degree cranks and almost no one else is using this confiq anymore
Was looking at getting a BMW F800S recently (got an SV650 instead). Same thing there. They're very cool engines. I thought they're the only recent-ish 360 degree crank P-twin
360 is incredibly vibey though some people do like their bike shake.
360 degree has to shake crazy
@@ejzera8188 not if it's counterbalanced. When BMW originally brought out the F800, it had a separate, dummy piston and connecting rod that served as the counterbalancer.
Kawasaki W800 still does
Finally. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time
I love Benelli, another nice video Super Yamm. I greatly appreciate your objectivity, I know Benelli has let you down in terms of expectation in the past. Nice content, and keep producing interesting content.
I've seen so many around Italy and Portugal! It looks good and well made, it might just be enough to cruise in and around town. Benelli had a huge comeback in the last couple of years!
Handsome bike. I've always liked the spoke look. Classic look.
Fantastic review Yammie. Looks like a nice little bike. I'm currently rocking a 2016 Africa Twin, but it is nice to check out these smaller budget bikes and see what is around for when I'm no longer strong enough, or fit enough to ride a big bike and want something less intimidating :) CHEERS, Cam from New Zealand
Just started watching last night really helpful
Yammy, i watched ur video on this and my local Suzuki dealer in little Rock Ark. Has become a benelli dealer . They had this exact bike . I purchased it and have put 3,000 miles on it and so far have not had a single issue. Fun bike and people ask me about it alot.
the engine uses a 360 degree crank, thats why it sounds and feels very smooth, sounds great
Can't wait to watch this. I've live way those bikes looked for years. Scooter dude so not sure why nervous of going to gears. I can find it just like having one less thing to worry about.
Great video, I thought the insights were spot on. But just to add regarding why people look at the displacement is that some countries don't allow lower displacement bikes on certain roads/hi-ways.
1 year owner for a Leoncino 500 street version and I love it. It's one of the the perfect entry level bikes that put lots of emphasis on keeping the core stuff great on a budget. Fun to ride, for some reason everybody that has rode it says it has character/soul (I fully agree), nothing overboard, and still looks handsome.
It does make me approach other bikes differently. It is no longer all about the specs, I would consider how it makes me feel on the saddle too. Which I believe is crucial when you want to move on to your future bikes down the line. For me, I wouldn't let go of this bike, but would add another sportbike when I want some speed and fun, and alternate with this for the chills.
Couldn't agree more with the feel and character. But had to sell mine due to minor but constant issues after the 18k mark.
@@hiphopisdead what was the issue? Just passing 12k miles on my Trail and wondering long, long term reliability.
I would one, but reliability is sort of an issue as I would like to keep for years and I would ride a lot.
@@davidzavala337 1 year with under 10k km, currently all is good. Had other riders with varying experience, most had no problems after more than 30k km on the bike, some had minor issues over time.
So yes, do check with other current riders around your area with how their bikes are doing. My country has tropical weather, so it might be different.
Hey Noob, (don't know your real name) anyway your vids are the best. Very objective and to the point, very precise info on each bike you present and Noob you are clearly a man with an above average level of general knowledge, so great vids that's all I have to say.
I think it's a pretty awesome looking bike sounds pretty throaty for the size engine it has and had allot of really great features and the price is spot on
I bought a 2023 benelli 302s in February. I have almost 7k miles already and love it! Benelli is an underated motorcycle!
The people at Benelli are masters of sound design! This is the only parallel twin exhaust note I like!!
You really going to forget about the master FZ-07,😁👌. That is pure are what they did with the parallel twin
Imdeed the only company who makes legal exhaust with great sound! Except in Thailand we have no speed limit or laws on sound limits so we put even louder ones on
This type of style never really appealed to me until I saw this bike in green and fell in love there and then. I adore this bike and want one one day.
My dad has been riding motorcycles for 40+ years and got this bike recently. He loves it after dealing with Harley Davidsons and their issues for years. He let me ride it and it felt very nice! Although I’m 6’5 and it was a bit cramped for me.
I have benelli 502c which is a good looking bike I am in the UK and had people think is lovely and it is done 3500 miles on it and handles to it has double throttle bodies and you get in 6th gear and go with to much changing gear great stuff
Glad you finally got around to this bike.
Sounds like a cross between an XSR700 and a Svartpilen 401. Sounds like a comparison video if I ever heard one! I'm one of those guys who bought a Svartpilen 401 as my beginner bike because of you, and I absolutely love it!
Definitely seems like a svart401 competitor. Seems decent for sure!
Agree with the comment concerning displacement as the deciding factor when purchasing a new bike and agree with the all-round review on this Benelli, outside long highway straights this would quite easily do the trick as the bike to own outside beginner choice.
I'm impressed 👏🏽
Honestly, i don't even have a license and he sold it to me. Brand new good bike for 6k? Sign me up!
It’s not 6k ... I have no idea where he gets prices from- the website right now says 7199.
@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 maybe dealers sell them cheaper if they get them on bulk.
I will give you that, I often see discounted benelli, and rarely see the same kind of discounts on others because they don’t sit at dealers for a year...so when you are talking about new old stock it’s gonna be on sale
@@Ferrari255GTO - why not get it used and pay only 3-5K, and you get 1-3K to buy gear and other stuff you need.
Tiny lion "hood" ornament? That's so dorky and adorable...take my money. X'D
The sound is that of a 360 degree firing order P twin, like an old school Triumph or the BMW F800. BMW used it on the F800 because it has a very similar sound and feel to the BMW boxer twin. I think it would compete most closely to a Husqvarna Vitpilen/Svartpilen 401
I bought the TNT 135 last year to get some miles in. The Leoncino popped up at a lot of dealers when I was upgrading this year but I had to go with a new MT-07.
I own Benelli TNT 249s and my buddy own the Leoncino. Weren't the fastest, but due to it forgiving power we can ride it smiling knowing it wont be as twitchy as our 750 japanese bike. Very good fun ride for the twisties. but the brake, Yammmie youre 100% right. it leave a lot to be desire. Im riding it as my daily work bike. Both TNT 250/300 and TRK 501 also sound the same.
Great Review 👍
Enjoyed the review and love the bike, I tell you for a person with his speed days behind him this is a tasty offering for me, I just wonder if there will be a cheaper version for Africa. But yeah, this would be a perfect bike for my budget world no electronics and quick shifters I like👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👍👍
Love it.
My beginner bike.
Cheers from Portugal.
I own the Trail version and it's an amazing machine. Absolutely my favorite bike so far.
Do thay have ABS?
@@tonysvlog2 yes and you can turn it off if you like
Honestly there brilliant bikes
Where do you fond one? There are none in my area (SoCal) and are they reliable?
@@davidzavala337 I'll sell you mine lol It's in Texas rn only 2500 miles. I just got my 1000rr
I Ride One of these everyday. And i don't envy any other bike on the street. Nope. I fell in love and it makes me feel awesome.
I owned a Benelli TRK502x for around a year. Can't fault the bike really outside of the power. Well, the speedo was lagging behind like a second or 2 which was a bit annoying. But was another design than this. The missus really loved to be on the back of it. It has GIVI aftermarket luggage with a back rest :p
Sold it because 2-up the power just wasn't there. It sold within a week and I bought an old, mint, fzs600.
Yammie has now reviewed Royal Enfield and Benelli, probably the two brands he hates (or hated) the most. And both reviews were quite positive.
My impression is Yammie hates Harleys more than any other brand.
He disliked the older Benelli’s, doesn’t seem to mind the newer models
I bought this bike last week because of this video and I love it
FINALLY A BENELLI!!! I'd love to see a comparison of their 750 to something like the mt07 or sv650
I did test ride the road version here in the Philippines one of our demo .. I try it on a sandy pineapple plantation road very easy to handle and comfortable. The muffler sounds is eargasm for a twin cyclinder .. I love leoncino500 😍
Nearly got one of these a few years ago, really cool
you can find plenty of old ninja 500r's for like 1500-2000, very cheap and a great beginner bike, i loved it and didnt break the bank(The one i got was the 1989 so really old so I had to do some extra work to get her running and ridable) Post 2000s 500r's are go too and is a good bike overall, pretty much all 500cc class bikes are great beginner bikes
I remember his review on TRK502 is not a quite great, but Leoncino shares the same part as TRK, you can swap the clutch set with a slipper clutch & fit it with a quick shifter, totally different experience
Not sure the matte black background is the best choice for this venture. Makes it really difficult to see the profile of the bike and all the features. I think draped white sheets would hit nicely especially throwing in some colored accent leds where appropriate. Far more lighting as well. Since I’m going to step out and critique you guys just wanted to say I’m a huge fan so this is all so the viewers will be more likely to thumbs up. 👍. I think we really appreciate seeing side by sides with other bikes whether similar or different. It’s something that we as viewers get a lot out of and something you could much easier provide for us than for us to find ourselves. Anytime a video shows different height riders on a bike is a huge plus as well. Those are the things we are most looking to see. How does it look, how would it fit me, how is it compared to this other bike. Throw in HP/Torgues/price and you got yourself a video that becomes a video dictionary entry and becomes the go to. Love you guys. You ever want to give away a free bike to a noob MSF grad with a permit holler at me!
Looks very comfortable 👌
That's nice little motorcycle I would definitely buy one if we had them in my country
The 800 cc model looks and sound amazing
This bike looks great in person a little tall though but definitely a looker Good job Yam
This bike tall? Besides what? a Honda Grom?
Hey, my first bike! Had my license for a long time, but got my first bike in China. They don’t sell the green I got over there unfortunately. Loved that color. Parts were dirt cheap with the factory in the same province I was in.
I’m in China, currently riding a Suzuki GW250 ‘19 (fantastic bike) and I’m looking to upgrade. Benelli, Voge, Kove, Honda - all possibilities. How was your Benelli? There are some killer used deals but I’m interested in long term reliability.
Y'all need to review the Benelli 302S. I have a 2020 model with 3600 miles no issue. I'll gladly let y'all use it for a review
Even Harley & MV Agusta are using QJ(Benelli’s parent company) bike platform as their own model so you know this ‘Chinese’ brand you hate doesn’t mess around. If their bikes can survive the rough south East Asia road conditions,they can probably do well in Murica that’s for sure
I've been working on an old mates Harley Davidson
"Genuine Harley-Davidson® Motor Parts
17369-06
GASKET SERVICE KIT, 1K, 5K, 10K
Assembled in the USA with parts from China"
So the parts are made in China but packaged (put in a plastic bag) in the USA
I must admit the oil filter is made in the USA
Yes, I own a second one, and it’s criminally underrated. Best value for money out there. Highly recommended! And as for the front brake, it has to be your particular bike. Mine both work[ed] really good and required no effort whatsoever. Unless they changed the brakes for the U.S. market, which is doubtful.
@@jaysunbrady I had a Triumph Scrambler 900 EFI, I’ve ridden Versys 650 and a GS 850. Is that enough for you? ;]
I heard the leoncino have rusting issue due to all the steel being used to save cost, is that your experience?
@@neuro7097not at all. Like I said, this is my second Leoncino and I had no issues with rust. Or any other issues, for that matter 😊
I owned this bike… love it! the price is quite affordable compared to the other brands 👍🏽
hi ada how are you i wan ask u about what price of bike on dollar how cost
Have fun getting parts.
I think more twins need to come with dual exhaust slip ons from the factory. Think that what's making it sound a little different. The 360 crank prolly helps too. I picked up a Toce slip on from a friend after he binned his track bike and put it on my MT-03. While it still sounds like a small displacement twin, it now does this really cool resonance thing any time you get on it.
My Benelli TNT15 is manufactured in 2020 and still has a carburettor.
That alone isn't bad, but the engine chuggs at low rpm and makes this worrying "angle grinder noise" between 6000rpm and 7000rpm. The engine also has a problem revving up when I don't engage the choke.
I know it's a cheap thumper bike, but c'mon I bought it brand new, cash, and the dealer won't even offer me a replacement unit, it's hasn't even got 3000km on the odometer yet.
So... No, Benelli's build quality and after sales support is not up to par with the big 4, at least that's my experience.
Hey, try to adjust the carburetor a little more richer in gasoline and the idle in 2k rpm, it will consume a little more gasoline but it will respond better. All carburatore motorcile are like this, you have to find the perfect configuration between air and gasoline.
Same stuff happening here in Asia, where recently, chinese bikes have become more and more popular due to their affordability. Ya get what you pay for, basically. And the after-sales support is a bit questionable.
@@Shogunhm I had a honda carburetted single cylinder from 2010, never had a problem with fueling or combustion timing, I twist the throttle and it goes.
Benelli can't make an efficient engine so they ship their bikes with overly lean fuel mixture to pass regulations, I've messed with the carburettor and the last thing I've yet to try is changing out the fuel jets for an aftermarket set.
But I doubt it will fix the grinding noise, it's almost definitely engine damage.
Im with you for the after sale service. They are not at par with the big 4. So yeah.
I was just thinking about getting the leoncino as my first bike and look who posted
Here in Europe, we use the term Roadster a lot. A Roadster is not a trail bike and it's not a cruiser, but it also isn't a super sport bike although the category the Roadster is closest to is the super sport because although it is fully naked, the type of engine is much closer to a super sport than any other style, so it's a naked bike with some super sport capabilities like the CB1000R or the MT10 or the Z900 etc...
61999$? Wow that is on expensive bike 🤣🤣🤣
This is the comment I was looking for 👍
I was hoping for a little comparison vs honda rebel, maybe Spite cruiser boy.. could mention something..
The Benelli BN302 probably has the best sounding P-twin in the 300cc class.
Benellis only sound good most of the time
@@dawg7339 Does that mean the engine is not reliable?
I confirm that. I have a 302S, one of my friends has the previous 302 and I assure you that with stock exhaust they sound pretty good.
@@sonang7721 My TNT15 sounds amazing for a 150cc single cylinder.
But after 2months it started making this worrying grinding sound at around 6000-700 rpm, also it's super underpowered, carburetted in 2022, and has a problem revving up without pulling the choke.
I'd say it's not reliable, yeah.
Greetings from Europe Cyprus, love your channel and reviews would like you to check out the benelli 302s if possible.
I am a newbie and that is my current bike also keep up the good work 👍
Yammie I haven't heard you talk about the cfmoto brand from China. Any thoughts?
Im still a noobie from the outside looking in. Im still thinking about what kind of bike i want my first to be. Ive been leaning towards adventure bikes and dual sports....but man o man this thing is sexy. Putting it on my list for sure
@@aethelwulfwarlord1475 funny how you mention BSA lol
A Honda Rebel 500 or any of the Royal Enfield bikes (INT 650, Meteor, Classic) are still better choices than this.
@@roxtarcool rebel is on my list as well. Havent really seen the enfields enough to say I like em or not
Would like to see a video comparison of this bike vs Honda CB500F
Great scenery where are you filming this
I have got the sibling leoncino 250 and it's pretty good in the highway.
It’s the benelli tnt 300 and 702s I’m most interested in. Never ridden a benelli but I did sit on a tnt300 a few years ago. It felt better/more substantial than a ninja 300. (Which I have owned) i think the tnt 300 would make a great second bike for anyone who rides a naked bike regularly. I loved my buell XB 9 and I love my SFV650 but sometimes you just want to ride a cool little cheap motorcycle. I’ve personally had the most fun on inexpensive low cc bikes. They don’t mind doing 30 so you enjoy nature and the ride way more. A new rider will grow out of a low cc bike way faster than an experienced rider will. Later on you’ll miss a little 250/300.
man just get the 302s, it is much better in every possible way and the sound is porn
I had a choice between one of these and the Fantic Caballero 500, which is a 450 single by the way, I opted for the Fantic and so far I ain’t disappointed, you should try one out. TTFN.
I have the smallest cc bike in our group
All others are 600s and 1000s
No issues keeping up
Only for them.
22:46 "oh my god is that a prowler"
You able to do the 800 trail? Not many vids in English for it.vqnd would like to know if you think it compares to the sled
Yam said no to the Himalayan, so I bought it and love it. Really
I love LOVE my Benelli TNT135! I also really appreciate the TRK. It is a very nice adventure bike made by Benelli. $7000 brand new full bagger hard bags and trunk. For the price I think you would be hard pressed to get a better motorcycle that’s brand new. I think it’s called TRK700
Been riding this for 3 years now. A good bike to ride in the woods and fun to ride. Gotta repaint it tho for all the abuse she endure In the last 9 months.
Need to take a gander at the benelli 752s if you get the chance
Love to see you do review on CF moto 700 cl-x heritage... see your thoughts on a chinese bike!
Has yammie made a video on the benelli 502c yet 🤔
Could you please do a benelli 302s review ?
Trying to get that bike as my first.
Any info is greatly appreciated
Is Benelli the same as the firearm manufacturer? If so that's kinda cool, I'm still looking at the cb500f though
My friend has the street version and sounds really awesome with an aftermarket exhaust. Bike sounds like an inline 4 and dashes really quick against my ninja 400. Its a cheap 500cc bike and has good fuel consumption. Chinese bikes are really improving specially with CFmoto having cheap bikes that has a lot to offer. Not to mention the 800MT and the upcoming 450SR. I would not be surprised to see it overtake the big 4 in 5 years.
they gotta work on the weight of their chassis tho. power to weight ratio is poor in their mcs.
My CFMoto 650GT needed the cylinder head replaced at 5,500kms. It has 7,200kms on it now and the clutch bearing and clutch both need replacing. The ECU also needed reflashing which according to the mechanic is "a common problem", you will never see the claimed fuel range on CFMoto bikes. Remember, the Chinese manufacturers constantly lie about product quality.
@@justcruise241 Aren't CFmoto using Kawasaki 650cc engine on their motorcycle?
@@midhungopan9270 Kawasaki sold them the engine tooling for the ER6N. But the quality control and materials they use are nowhere near their JDM counterpart. The gaskets on the flange for example are asbestos with fiberglass, the manifold gaskets are poorly compressed graphite, the valves are made of softer metal (my cylinder head assembly needed replacing at 5,500kms), bearings are lower quality. They've partnered with KTM as well and they're making all the bigger KTM bikes for worldwide distribution, but I really have my doubts about quality issues having experienced what I have with my own bike. The sprockets needed replacing after 3,500kms. I sorced some AFAM sprockets to use instead of the original poor quality parts. I could go on, but there's no point. You get what you pay for and Japanese bikes where I live are three times the price they are anywhere else. BMW, Harley and Ducati as well are all vastly overpriced.
@@justcruise241 thanks for your feedback. I would share that with my friends and the CF community here
Thanks for this Papa Yammie, I now own one .
How much is maintenence and how many shops are there that service it?
Great review - Though not sure what the issues with the Front Brakes on your demo is about? I bought this bike new in 2021 - Awesome bike for the price! I first test rode the Desert sled and other Scramblers, very Similar feel - less power of course, but a third of the price for not much difference in performance. Love it so far. 4000km In. Ride it daily as a commute, weekends through the mountain roads / Twisties and regularly on unsealed light off-Road trails. Off gutters daily , riding two up with my 6 foot wife. The adjustable rear shock easy to use and makes big difference with 2up. Its been perfect so far. Great ride for the price - Simple riding pleasure. The 360 degree engine has much more character than other parallel twins. Ridden 500x , 300 / 500 CBR and would take the Benelli anyway over the Honda's.
I don't have problem with front brake either on my Leoncino Trail.
So you're saying it's probably good for regular dirt roads? We have a ton of those around here and I've been looking at picking up a second bike to do done exploring but honestly most of the time would be spent on pavement.
@@1SnarfyDude Yeah, I wanted an all-rounder that would handle dirt trails and light off-roading through the forest trails and shitty pothole filled roads in my region. I was first set on the Ducati Desert Sled (2nd hand), but after riding a couple of these on the road and then the New leonino, the New Benelli was an easy choice considering that most of my riding is on-road, it was still great fun to ride like the Sled, handles light off-road and trails fine and I could buy a small car for the wife with the difference in price. Ground clearance is same as the desert does also.
@@philljames6802 cool, thank you for the input. I think I'll go to the dealership and check this out in person.
Bought one new, love it.
Finally some Benelli love
I find the Benelli TRK 500 a very good beginner ADV bike and I'm hoping my local dealer will have a test ride event for the new 800 Leoncino and TRK
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 I wouldn't know honestly, I don't know how you guys rank types of gas in the US. Where I live we have 95 octane, 98 octane and 100(this is the "premium") octane gas at every gas station, and the stickers on the bike day E5 and E10 fuels which all above fit.
Could you test the Benelli 752? This 500 is a great looking package.
I was looking at Ducati Scramblers, but recently saw this in black through a dealership window and can't shake it. Not only it's beautiful, it's also half price 😅
The Leoncino Trail in europe looks little bit diferent. Except spoked wheels and higher suspension whe have additional rubber pads on the sides of tank with "TRAIL" emblem and the aft shock absorber is in yellow color ;) I own one and I'm more then satisfied by it.
Sounds like you’ve got the latest Euro 5 version, looks like Yammie is on the same version as mine, a 2020 Euro 4.
I am surprised DOT cleared that lil emblem on the front fender, it's almost like a box opener sitting in front ready to slice a pedestrian open.
If you want a sportsbike that makes a Ducati look like the boring mainstream option, check out the Benelli Tornado. No longer available new, and it has a woeful record for reliability. Taken together, this has pushed the price for used examples down to exceptional lows. But it's an exotic and beautiful machine with great handling and an amazing engine.
Good video. Bike looks cool. Was this video shot differently. The shop video was very dark. Made it difficult to see. Maybe just me?
The black parts of the bike blend in with the black background, making the bike invisible.
If the bike's frame and tires were white, it might've shown up better.
This bike sounds like a triple. Some Binelli black magic
Will you guys be reviewing a Cfmoto 700clx anytime soon?
These bikes are really popular in both India and Pakistan. Benelli is now owned by Geely. Geely also owns Lotus, Volvo and Proton motors. I feel here in US we're going to see a lot of Chinese automobile companies entering US market if there are no sanctions in next 10 years. They're already taking over competition i.e Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Hyundai etc in Pakistani market. These automakers offer huge value for every dollar spent.