Voge 500AC versus Benelli Leoncino 500

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Voge

Voge 500AC

Retro
Benelli

Benelli Leoncino 500

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 5.499 €
RRP 5.990 €
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Pros:
  • very accessible motorcycle
  • easy handling & operation
  • comfortable chassis
  • good original tyres from Pirelli
  • long range
  • TFT display with tire pressure control
Pros:
  • manoeuvrable and bustling bike
  • easy to use
  • comfortable upright sitting position
  • You don't need an instruction manual
Cons:
  • Stationary noise 98 dbA
  • from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish
Cons:
  • starts only when idle
  • Sound could be better
  • Bench a bit tight

Dimensions & Weight


Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
198 kg
Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length :
2.160 mm Height : 1.160 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
207 (max: 397 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic injection 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 500 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 69 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance


Performance: 47 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 45 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
463 km

Performance: 48 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 46 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
302 km

Chassis

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork
Rear suspension:
Central strut, spring preload adjustable
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
adjustable upside down fork Ø 50mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
adjustable central strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double tube profile swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Nissin ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 240 mm)
Front brake
2 floating brake discs with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 260 mm)

Result

The Voge 500 AC is a well-made machine with which you are very quickly familiar and with which you can have a lot of fun. It is extremely accessible and, thanks to the seat geometry, is suitable for many driver sizes. The handling is easy and manoeuvring the bike is easy.
 
The look with the short rear should appeal to younger A2 aspirants and also in terms of equipment and price, the Voge 500 AC does not have to hide from the competitors . It will be interesting to see what other bikes Voge will send on Europe's roads.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 6.199 €
  • Availability: from 06/2022
  • Colours: grey, silver

Conclusion - what sticks

The Benelli Leoncino 500 pretty much met our expectations. It is manoeuvrable and is therefore a lot of fun in city traffic. The maintenance interval of 7,000 km is a bit tight, but once a year you should have your bike checked anyway.
 
The price for the machine is fine. As a competitor, we can only think of the Brixton Crossfire 500, which is slightly more expensive. The Honda CB 500 F has no retro bonds, must also be mentioned here as a 500cc classic (felt since the seventies) and as an extremely reliable bike, especially since it is not more expensive than the Benelli.
 
The test bike was provided by Legenday Cycles in Hamburg. There, the Benelli Leoncino 500 stands as a demonstrator and waits eagerly for more test riders. If you are looking for an A2 bike, style and want retro-naked scrambler design: Check it out.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 5.899 €
  • Used (3 years old): 4.500€
  • Years of construction: 2018-2022
  • Availability: from 2018
  • Colours: red, bright yellow