Benelli Leoncino 500 vs Honda CL500 / SCL500: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Benelli Leoncino 500 (2025-present) and the Honda CL500 / SCL500 (2023-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification	Benelli Leoncino 500 2025-present Remove	Honda CL500 / SCL500 2023-present · US SCL500 Remove
Category	Scrambler	Scrambler
Years	2025-present	2023-present
Engine	499.6cc liquid-cooled inline twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, EFI, Euro 5	471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, 180° crank
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	500 cc	471 cc
Power	47.6 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest	45 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque	45 Nm @ 5,000 rpmBest	43.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive	6-speed manual, chain final drive, 15T/41T sprockets
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	186 kg	191.9 kg (wet)
Seat height	785 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 LBest	12.1 L
Front suspension	50 mm inverted fork, 125 mm travel	41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 150mm (5.9in) travel
Rear suspension	Swingarm with lateral shock, preload and rebound adjustable, 45 mm stroke	Twin shocks, 5-step spring preload adjustable, 145mm (5.7in) travel
Brake system	ABS	Standard ABS on both wheels
Front brake	Twin 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston calipers	Single 310mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake	Single 260 mm disc, single-piston caliper	Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire	120/70-R17	110/80-19
Rear tire	160/60-R17	150/70-17
Quickshifter	Not available	No
Launch price	Not available	USD 6,799 (US)

Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.