BMW F 900 R versus Benelli Leoncino 125
BMW F 900 R
Naked
Benelli Leoncino 125
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 9.400 €
RRP 3.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- crisp engine
- good brakes
- Incline Sensors Series
- good quality impression
- Fun grenade on the street
Pros:
- Very light and agile
- chic look designed in Italy
- Full LED
- Gear indicator
- fluffy, precise gearbox
- VERY CHEAP!
Cons:
- QuickShifter only for an extra charge
- Airbox sound could be better
- only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
- sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.
Cons:
- no ABS
- Combinded brake system takes some getting used to
- Gears a little short
- Side stand too long, machine is quite steep
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 208 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 145 (max: 330 ) kg
Length : 2.030 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 145 (max: 330 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valves, SOHC 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 54 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 54 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 310 km
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 310 km
Maximum speed: 110 km/h
Performance: 13 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 10 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 568 km
Performance: 13 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 10 NM bei 8.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 568 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork ø 35 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing Tyres at the front: 100/80 –17
Rear tyres: 130/70 – 17
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork ø 35 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing Tyres at the front: 100/80 –17
Rear tyres: 130/70 – 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, 3 piston brake caliper (∅ 280 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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Conclusion - what sticks
The Benelli Leoncino 125 impresses with two aspects: its appearance and the price. Okay, the design is a matter of taste, but when it comes to price, there can be no two opinions: not even 3,500 euros is a joke compared to the competitors . Nevertheless, the machine does not look cheap or quickly put together. On the contrary, switches, frames, and many details are lovingly made - we like them.The only thing that bothered us was the lack of ABS, otherwise there was hardly anything to complain about. If you are looking for an A1 or B196 bike and don't want to spend 5,500 euros, you should definitely take a look at the Benelli Leoncino 125.
