BENELLI 125 Enduro (1979-1980) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1980, the Italian motorcycle maker introduced the Benelli 125 Enduro, an enduro motorcycle with more off-road capabilities. The bike debuted in 1980 and was manufactured for only one year.

The bike packed standard features, like a round headlight, analog instruments, a high-mounted front fender on the front, a single seat, a single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels shod with off-road tires. In addition, the bike was available in red, black, green, blue, and yellow.

In the performance department, the 1980 Benelli 125 Enduro had its soul brought to life by a 125cc two-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted underneath the fuel tank. It was fed by a Dell'Orto carburetor, sending the power generated by the engine to the rear end via a five-speed transmission and a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 105 kph (65 mph).

The bike was manufactured around a welded, tubular twin-downtube cradle steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with a 135 mm drum braking unit on the 21-inch front wheel and a 135 mm drum braking unit on the 18-inch rear wheel, providing optimum stopping performance.