BENELLI 125 BKX (1989-1989) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1989, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Benelli 125 BKX, an off-road motorcycle created by Italian engineers for riders who wanted to spend as much time as possible behind bars on unpaved trails.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a half fairing, a rectangular headlight, a small wind deflector, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a small luggage rack, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

As for the power figures, the 1989 Benelli 125 BKX had its heartbeat set by a 124cc two-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted at its core. It was managed by a carburetor and delivered an output power of 24 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was married to a five-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch that sent the power generated by the engine to the rear wheel via a final chain drive.

For suspension, the bike packed an air-assisted telescopic fork that handled the front end and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with a single 260 mm brake disc on the front and a 220 mm brake disc on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.