Yamaha YZ 125 70th Anniversary Edition vs Benelli Leoncino 125 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 125 70th Anniversary Editionstacks up against the Benelli Leoncino 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 125 70th Anniversary EditionBenelli Leoncino 125
Model year20262024
Price$7,399
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower13 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight96 kg145 kg
Seat height980 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. CBS
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. CBS
TiresBridgestone® X20F 80/100 R21 / Bridgestone® X20 100/90 R19100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Yamaha YZ 125 70th Anniversary Edition vs Benelli Leoncino 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 125 70th Anniversary Edition and the Benelli Leoncino 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 125 70th Anniversary Edition brings its published horsepower in a 96 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: