Benelli Scrambler

[Cam3512]

Not sure if this has been posted yet.  One of our NJ guys put it on our forum.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/11/benelli-leoncino-features-new-500cc-parallel-twin/

[ken farr]

Nice looking machine.
Dump the knobbies, put on some decent tires, and it has possibilities.


kjf

[Rox]

That there is a nice bike.

[canuguzzi]

That is a good looking bike.

[sign216]

In another thread a few weeks ago, I pictured my latest purchase; a 1969 Benelli scrambler.  350cc single.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=79970.0

[blackcat]

I like it, except for the radiator but kind of hard to hide that thing.

[oldbike54]

 Only 48 HP , this thing will never sell 

  Dusty

[Dilliw]

With knobs but without suspension travel?  Seems like an identity crisis.

[canuguzzi]

With knobs but without suspension travel?  Seems like an identity crisis.

Scrambler, not Enduro or Motocross. Scramblers aren't meant to go rock hopping but the occasional gravel roads and such are fine. Doesn't really need a lot of suspension travel.

48 HP from 500cc. Bet they sell quite a few.

[jas67]

Looks cool, any word on price, and if it'll be for sale in the US?

Benelli -- for those who think that Moto Guzzi has too extensive a dealer network.

[mentalfloss]

Looks cool, any word on price, and if it'll be for sale in the US?

Benelli -- for those who think that Moto Guzzi has too extensive a dealer network.

YOU....made me spit a mouthful of coffee all over with your witty comment!LOL

[Dogwalker]

Looks cool, any word on price, and if it'll be for sale in the US?

There are several things to complete first to put it in production. Sales are scheduled to begin in Italy in mid 2016. Price is expected to be around or slightly below 6.000 € (A V7 II Stone costs 8.470 € in Italy).

[Dilliw]

Scrambler, not Enduro or Motocross. Scramblers aren't meant to go rock hopping but the occasional gravel roads and such are fine. Doesn't really need a lot of suspension travel.

48 HP from 500cc. Bet they sell quite a few.

Right, so no knobs. 

[egschade]

I agree about the knobbies - especially with twin front rotors of good size. One good grab of the brake lever and it's get familiar with the pavement time. Would also need to do something with the radiator, looks like a big afterthoughts.

Those nits aside, I really like the look of the bike. Wish Yamaha had done something more like this with their XSR900

[O]

I like it, except for the radiator but kind of hard to hide that thing.

Agreed, what's up with these radiators that look like afterthoughts bolted on at the last minute?  Why do so few companies take the time to integrate them in with the design and lines of the bike, even a little bit?  This thing would be no more conspicuous if they used it as a windscreen...

[not-fishing]

I believe the engine is Chinese manufacture which is for me suspect.

Then again I'm the Bai Gui in the family.