The Benelli Leoncino 500 Is A Fine Motorcycle, But There’s That Issue
The Benelli Leoncino 500 is a thoroughly modern motorcycle that’s fun to ride – but also made in … [+]
Bill Roberson
The Benelli motorcycle brand was born in Italy in 1911, and after becoming a popular marque, consistent race winner and one of the most prolific bike makers in Europe, Benelli stumbled in the face of rising Asian competition and essentially dissolved in the late 1970s in a merger with another Italian icon, Moto Guzzi.
But before the lights went out, Benelli produced some impressive machines, including two roadsters with inline-six cylinder motors, the 750 and 900cc