Would You Ride Benelli’s New Small-Displacement V-Twin Cruiser?
The new small V-twin engine could lead to a significant increase in the number of new bikes hitting the roads soon.
Fair dinkum, the big V-twin cruisers from Harley-Davidson and Indian are still rumbling along. But more to the point, the cruiser market's opened up to include smaller bikes, as well.
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Fair dinkum, any motorbike nut in the know would say the growing market for two-stroke cruisers is a ripper for the industry. Not only do they make motorbikes more accessible to people of all ages and heights, but they're also pretty practical and bloody brilliant.
This bike's compact, retro-style design makes it an accessible ride for most people. It's also quite distinct, hinting at bigger things to come from Benelli. Let's dive into what might be behind this credit.
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Instead, it’s rocking a brand new motor that looks to be a 384.5cc, 60-degree V-twin. It’s an engine that’s just what’s required for the cruiser platform, even if it’s substantially smaller than what we've commonly seen. But this is a good thing, as it’s clear that the compact-displacement area is where things are headed at the moment.
Benelli claims 34.5 horsepower and 36 Nm (around 26.6 pound-feet) of torque from this compact V-twin, and to be fair, these specs aren't exactly setting the bar high. But let's be honest, this is just a bobber, and bobbers aren't exactly made for being quick.
Engine aside, the Leoncino 400 Bobber isn't that much different from the competition. It rolls on 16-inch wheels just like the Honda Rebel 500 has, and comes with a front fork pointing up and a pair of shockers at the back. It's also got a plain digital display pod keeping things looking retro-style.
Fair dinkum, there's been no word yet on whether this project will make it to the US Benelli lineup, but from what I can see, it's a fair bet it'll turn up on other models soon. Maybe in a low-capacity tourer or a retro scrambler and cafe-racer combo – only time will tell.
G'day mate! Who do you reckon would rock the new Benelli Leoncino Bobber 400 as their daily ride? Give your thoughts a considered, in the comments sec below.
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