BENELLI 125 Jarno (1988-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1988, the Italian motorcycle maker introduced the Benelli 125 Jarno, a fully faired, small displacement sports motorcycle that debuted in 1988 and was produced for only one year. It was created for those riders looking for a small machine with a sports bike appearance.

The motorcycle had standard features, like a full fairing covering all its internals, a rectangular headlight, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 1988 Benelli 125 Jarno had its soul brought to life by a 123cc two-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its full fairing, delivering an output power of 30 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm.

A five-speed transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch handled the engine's power, sending it to the rear end via a final chain drive and pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

It was manufactured around a steel frame with a 35 mm gas-assisted telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum handling capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the motorcycle packed two 260 mm brake discs bolted to the front wheel and clamped to four-piston calipers. In contrast, the rear wheel was fitted with a 240 mm brake disc, offering optimum stopping power.