BENELLI 125 BX (1987-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1987, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Benelli 125 BX, an off-road small displacement motorcycle created for riders who liked to spend their time on off-road trails.

In the visual department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a rectangular headlight integrated into a small cowl, a high-mounted front fender, a small fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a small luggage rack, a single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

The bike was built around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, comprised of a gas-charged telescopic fork on the front with covered sliders and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the motorcycle packed a 260 mm brake disc on the 21-inch front wheel and a drum braking unit on the 18-inch rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1987 Benelli 125 BX had installed a 124cc two-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine underneath the fuel tank. It was managed by a Dell'Orto carburetor, boasting 24 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm.

The power produced by the powerhouse was handled by a five-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear end via a final chain drive.