Franz Leitner (born 3 November 1968) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from Austria. He earned 9 caps for the Austria national speedway team.
Leitner rode in the British leagues during 1994 for both Ipswich Witches and Exeter Falcons, the latter on loan.
Leitner rode in the 1995 Speedway Grand Prix of Austria. He was the first Austrian to ride in the Speedway Grand Prix series.
Leitner was a two-time champion of Austria, winning the Austrian Individual Speedway Championship in 1994 and 1995.