Now in Malaysia are two new models for the quarter-litre class from Benelli – the 2019 Benelli Leoncino 250 and TRK 251 adventure tourer – both with with pricing at RM13,888 for the standard model while ABS brings the price up to RM14,688. Prices do not include road tax, insurance or registration and deliveries for the TRK 251 begin at the end of August.
Similar in styling to its bigger sibling the Benelli TRK 502, the TRK 251 comes with single-cylinder, 249 cc DOHC mill, mated to a six-speed gearbox with chain final drive and fed by EFI. While no torque figure was supplied, the TRK 251 produces 26.8 hp at 10,500 rpm.
The TRK 251 is designed for touring with windshield, upright seating position and 18-litre fuel tank. LED lighting is used all-round with a monochrome LCD display in the cockpit while suspension uses upside-front forks and monoshock at the rear.
Braking is done with hydraulic callipers with a four-piston unit clamping a 280 mm diameter disc in front while a single-piston calliper grabs a 240 mm disc at the back. There are three colour options for the Benelli TRK 251 – Rudy Red, Titanium Grey dan Jet Black – and primary competition in Malaysia is the Kawasaki Versys X-250 at RM23,789.
Alongside the TRK 251 is the Leoncino 250, sold alongside the middleweight Benelli Leoncino (RM29,288), which bears a passing resemblance to a retro scrambler model sold by the ‘other’ Italian brand. In common with the TRK 251, the Leoncino 250 comes with a single-cylinder, 249 cc, DOHC mill producing 26.8 hp at 10,500 rpm and 21 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm.
Power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive with the Euro 4 compliant engine fuelled by EFI and 37 mm diameter throttle body.A 41 mm diameter upside-down fork holds up the front while a preload-adjustable monoshock holds up the back.
Braking is the same as the TRK 251 with a 280 mm diameter disc and four-piston hydraulic calliper in front and 240 mm disc with single-piston calliper in the rear. LED lighting is used all round and a monochrome LCD display shows all the necessary information the rider needs.
Fuel is carried in a 12-litre tank and the Leoncino 250 rolls on 17-inch wheels shod with 110/70 rubber in front and 150/60 at the back. The Benelli Leoncino 250 comes in three colour options – Pearl Brown, Italian Red dan Titanium Grey – and is slated to arrive in authorised Benelli Malaysia dealer showrooms in September.
GALLERY: 2019 Benelli TRK 251
GALLERY: 2019 Benelli Leoncino 250
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Thank you Benelli Malaysia that willing to offer Leoncino 250 even though Malaysia market is not big enough for the sales volume…well done and all the best and looking forward to see the actual until at dealer’s showroom…
I think it’s the perfect cc coz majori are B2 license holders they can upgrade bike easily without thinking of upgrading the license.
isn’t that the cheapest quarter litre bikes in malaysia??
I think naza blade is around the same price.
12:1 high compression. Can it use ron95 like skyactive?
Should not be an issue. Even most modern cub have high compression and can run happily on 95.
I applaud Benelli for bringing in affordable motorcycle with ABS, instead of claiming that Malaysian prefer cheap bikes over safer bikes.
Hope all other manufacturers follows.
Looks great but I don’t think sell good in Malaysia large daily bikers market
Most experience bikers would consider parts availability, open source of internal part discussion in YouTube and workshop experts.
(Long term..)
Pulsar, KTM new comer, bikers have confidence due to India produced cheap reliable parts, active internet discussion, parts interchange for both model and brand.
Compare to BMW, Benelli, Zontes all parts consider mysterious to workshop..mostly workshop reluctant to accept .. difficult to repair or user cannot pay after repair..
For Yamaha, most of workshop welcome.. change block takes less than 1/2 day run back..parts in stock and experts everywhere.. peace of mind.. only to find honest and cheapest.
Nope…no longer mysterious as u mentioned..at least for Benelli. For the same cc capacity they are a lot cheaper to maintain and repair compared to KTM. KTM is much better to ride though.
In term of repair, basic engine is in general the same so not an issue to most mech.
You are spot on!
Yes you have a point.
But it doeasnt take away the fact that Benelli is offering a nice product with safety feature at an attractive price. To think that that they dont have the volume like others, it makes you wonder people like Boon Siew is ripping off consumers for all too long..
1 things in mine mind.does the spare part are easy to find or no.coz what i can see now,benelli part r not really can find.what user do now is mix with other brand of product to ensure their bikes can be use.reason i’m saying this coz i’m 1 of the user benelli bikes.if i wrong,i’m so sorry.but 1 things for sure,benelli bikes r really good.
Please do share with us the ownership experience of benelli.
I am sure alot of people are having doubts about owning a benelli as well. Your experience will help us knowing what we are getting into!
Typical service by details up to mark? Or everything has to DIY…
Benelli has no issues now on Parts as there is a Benelli Factory in Penang.
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