BENELLI 125 Sport (1981-1981) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1981, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Benelli 125 Sport, a sportier model than other motorcycles in Benelli's range. The motorcycle was manufactured in 1981 and was produced for only one year.

It was a small displacement, entry-level motorcycle that suited various riders, such as the younger, less experienced, and the more seasoned ones.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a single headlight unit integrated into a small front cowl with a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer mounted on both sides, and 12-spoke lightweight aluminum alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1981 Benelli 125 Sport had its heartbeat set by a 125cc two-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted at its core, delivering an output power of 10 hp with a peak force at 7,600 rpm.

The bike was built around a tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front, handling the front suspension, and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, handling the rear-end suspension.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle's 12-spoke aluminum wheels were fitted with a single disc clamped to a hydraulic caliper on the front and a drum braking unit on the rear, providing optimum braking power.