Benelli releases a new 400cc bike! The Leoncino Bobber 400, a mid-size cruiser with a dry weight of 165kg | EICMA 2024

Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400

Benelli unveiled the new mid-size cruiser “Leoncino Bobber 400” at EICMA 2024. With 16-inch wheels front and rear, wide tires front and rear, a chute-type aluminum tail section, wide and low-positioned handlebars, bar-end mirrors, and a low seat height of 730mm, it has a low and long form that exudes a sense of solidity despite being in the 400cc class.

The highly custom fuel tank has a capacity of 15L, contributing to the Leoncino Bobber 400’s low, aggressive profile. The footpegs are positioned forward. The wide handlebars ensure a comfortable ergonomic triangle, perfect for long rides and winding roads. The instrument panel features a circular color display.

The steel frame uses a double cradle structure, a standard feature of cruisers and American motorcycles. The twin-engine, which complies with Europe’s new Euro 5+ emissions regulations, is a water-cooled, four-stroke, 60° V-type SOHC, four-valve engine with a displacement of 384.5cc. With a bore diameter and stroke length of Φ60.0mm x 68.0mm, it’s a torque-focused long-stroke engine, delivering a maximum output of 26.0kW (35.3ps) at 8,000rpm and a maximum torque of 36N・m at 4,500rpm. The transmission is a six-speed.

The inverted front forks have a fork diameter of 35mm, and the rear suspension is a standard twin shock type. The front and rear brakes are hydraulic disc type with excellent braking performance, with a 300mm disc rotor + 4-piston caliper in the front and a 240mm disc rotor + 2-piston caliper in the rear. Both front and rear brakes are also equipped with 2-channel ABS.

The cast wheel diameter is set to 16 inches on both the front and rear. The wheel size is 3.00 x 16 in the front and 3.50 x 16 in the rear. The tire size is 130/90-16 in the front with a 130mm width and a thick aspect ratio of 90%, and 150/80-16 in the rear with a 150mm width and a thick aspect ratio of 80%.

Color: Desert Tan

Midnight Black

Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 Main Specifications

Length x Width x Height: 2,170mm x 800mm x 1,090mm

Wheelbase: 1,520mm

Ground Clearance: 165mm

Seat Height: 730mm

Dry Weight: 165kg

Equipped Weight: 180kg

Fuel Tank Capacity: 15L

Engine: Water-cooled 4-stroke 60° V-twin SOHC 4-valve

Displacement: 384.5cc

Bore x Stroke: Φ60.0mm x 68.0mm

Compression Ratio: 11.8

Maximum Power: 26.0kW (35.3ps) / 8,000rpm

Maximum Torque: 36N・m / 4,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed

Front Wheel: 3.00×16

Rear Wheel: 3.50×16

Front Tire: 130/90-16 M/C (67H)

Rear Tire: 150/80-16 M/C (71H)

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