CFMoto 650MT vs Benelli Leoncino Comparison

The CFMoto 650 MT is an adventure motorcycle that gets sporty styling coupled with trendy graphics, star-shaped alloy wheels, and a striking presence overall. The bike draws power from the 649.3 cc twin-cylinder engine that develops 55.65 bhp at 8250 rpm and 54.4 Nm of peak torque at 7000 rpm. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The model gets a step-up style single-piece seat, tall windscreen, long-travel suspension, and provision to hold panniers. It is priced at Rs. 5.29 lakh.

The Benelli Leoncino is the scrambler-styled neo-retro model from Benelli, and has no direct rival in the market. The Leoncino uses the same engine as the TRK 502. It pumps out 47 bhp and 46 Nm and offers a more affordable option to the likes of the Ducati Scrambler. In India though, models like the Royal Enfield 650 Twins and the KTM 390 Duke could rival it in the Indian market, in terms of performance and specifications, and at a substantially less price.