Yamaha WR 125R vs Benelli Leoncino 125 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha WR 125Rstacks up against the Benelli Leoncino 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha WR 125RBenelli Leoncino 125
Model year20262024
Price$3,999
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight137 kg145 kg
Seat height873 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. CBS
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. CBS
TiresDunlop® 90/90 R21 D605 / Dunlop® 110/80 R18 D605100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Yamaha WR 125R vs Benelli Leoncino 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha WR 125R and the Benelli Leoncino 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha WR 125R brings its published horsepower in a 137 kg package, while the Benelli Leoncino 125 counters with 13 hp at 145 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: