Benelli Leoncino and Leoncino Trail key quick facts
- The Leoncino manual states the bike is supplied with 2 keys for the fuel cap, the steering lock, the ignition and opening the seat.
- The ignition switch has on, off and lock positions; the key can be removed in off and lock but not in on.
- To lock the steering, the handlebar is turned completely to the left and the key turned anticlockwise to the lock position.
- The fuel cap sits under a lock cover and opens with a quarter turn of the key clockwise.
- The seat is released by inserting the key and turning it counterclockwise, and the battery is located under the seat.
- Benelli's key care list includes not disassembling the plastic part of any key and keeping duplicates separate from the bike.
Benelli Leoncino and Leoncino Trail key types by year
| Years | Models | Key type | Chip | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From around 2020 | Leoncino | cut key with a plastic head | no | 2 keys supplied. One key for the fuel cap, steering lock, ignition and seat. |
| From around 2020 | Leoncino Trail | cut key with a plastic head | no | Covered by the same US owner's manual as the Leoncino, with the same key arrangement. |
Four jobs for one key
The Leoncino manual opens its controls chapter with the key, and it is unusually direct. The bike is supplied with 2 keys for opening the fuel cap, the steering lock, the ignition and opening the seat. One US manual covers both the road-biased Leoncino and the Leoncino Trail with its larger front wheel, and it makes no distinction between them where locks are concerned.
The ignition switch doubles as the steering lock. In the on position all circuits are powered and the key cannot be removed. In off, everything is switched off and the key comes out. In lock, the steering is locked, the electrics are off and the key comes out. The manual warns never to turn the key to off or lock while the vehicle is moving.
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Locking the steering the way the manual describes
Benelli sets the steps out as a short list.
- Turn the handlebar completely to the left.
- Insert the key in the ignition and turn it anticlockwise to the lock position.
- Remove the key, then try the handlebar to make sure the steering is actually locked.
- If the lock does not engage easily, move the handlebar slightly while turning the key.
- Before riding, make sure the steering lock is not engaged.
Looking after a plastic-head key
The manual carries a list of things not to do to the keys: do not submerse them in water, do not expose them to high temperatures, do not place heavy items on them, do not grind them or alter their shape, and do not disassemble the plastic part. It reads like the care notes for a chip key, and that sometimes leads owners to think there must be one inside. The manual describes no immobilizer, no indicator lamp for a key and no registration step, so the advice is simply about keeping the blade and head in one piece.
The practical risk with a plastic head is that it cracks and the blade works loose. If the head on yours is splitting, have a new key cut from it before the blade and head part company in the ignition.
Fuel cap, seat and what is under it
At the tank, you open the lock cover, insert the key and give it a quarter turn clockwise to lift the cap. To close, the key goes back anticlockwise to its original position and is then removed. At the seat, the key turns counterclockwise to open the saddle. The battery is under the seat, so when every key is missing and the battery has gone flat as well, the seat lock is the first thing a new key has to open.
Both keys lost
We ask for photo ID and the registration or title, then make a key from the bike's locks at your location. Because the manual names four uses for the key, we test all four before leaving: fuel cap, steering lock, ignition and seat. If you would like the second key the bike was originally supplied with, it can be cut during the same visit.
Where to find the key code
The Leoncino manual describes the two keys and how to care for them but gives no key number page and no key tag. Look on the blade and the plastic head for a stamped number and check the dealer paperwork. With no number, the key is made from the locks.
What to have ready
Have this ready when you call or text
- Year, make and model of the bike
- Where the bike is parked
- Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
- Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)
Benelli Leoncino and Leoncino Trail key FAQ
How many keys does a Benelli Leoncino come with?
Two. The owner's manual says the bike is supplied with 2 keys and advises keeping duplicate keys separately from the bike.
Is there a chip in the Leoncino key's plastic head?
The US manual describes no immobilizer or transponder. Its warning not to take the plastic part apart is general key care.
Does the Leoncino Trail use a different key from the Leoncino?
No. Both are covered by the same US owner's manual and use the same key arrangement, though each key is cut for its own bike.
The steering lock on my Leoncino will not engage. Is the lock broken?
Not necessarily. The manual's tip is to move the handlebar slightly while turning the key. If it still will not lock, or the key feels gritty, have the switch looked at.
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