Benelli Leoncino vs Honda CRF450RL: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Benelli Leoncino (2018-2019) and the Honda CRF450RL (2021-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Benelli Leoncino 47.6 hp, Honda CRF450RL 38.7 hp.
- Torque: Benelli Leoncino 45 Nm, Honda CRF450RL 37.7 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Benelli Leoncino (2018-2019)47.6 (best)
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)38.7
Torque Nm
- Benelli Leoncino (2018-2019)45 (best)
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)37.7
Weight kg
- Benelli Leoncino (2018-2019)186
- Honda CRF450RL (2021-present)132
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2018-2019 Remove |  2021-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dual-sport | Dual-sport |
| Years | 2018-2019 | 2021-present |
| Engine | 499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Injection | 449.7cc liquid-cooled SOHC (Unicam) 4-valve single, 96.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 12.0:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Displacement | 499 cc | 449 cc |
| Power | 47.6 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 38.7 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
| Torque | 45 Nm @ 5,000 rpmBest | 37.7 Nm @ 6,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Wet, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed constant-mesh manual, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 186 kg (dry) | 132 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 945 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 LBest | 7.6 L |
| Front suspension | Upside down 50mm fork | 49mm Showa inverted fork, adjustable rebound damping, no preload adjustment, 12 in (304.8mm) travel, steering damper included |
| Rear suspension | Rear swing arm with lateral shock absorber with spring preload adjustment and hydraulic rebound brake adjustable | Pro-Link single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 11.8 in (299.7mm) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Non-ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. ABS, 320 mm | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS, 260 mm | Single 240mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-R17 | 80/100-21 (IRC GP21) |
| Rear tire | 160/60-R17 | 120/80-18 (IRC GP22) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 9,999 (US) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.