BENELLI 125 Sport Special (1970-1971) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1962, Benelli and Motobi merged and produced a series of 125 and 250cc motorcycles sold under both names and marketed under the "sport Special" designation. The 125cc models came in silver and red, whereas the 250 versions were painted silver and yellow.

In 1970, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 125 Sport Special, an entry-level motorcycle with superior performance. It was in its third consecutive production and featured the same characteristics as the previous one.

The 1970 Benelli 125 Sport Special was powered by a 123cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its long fuel tank, boasting 12 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed transmission and a final chain drive, delivering it to the rear wheel, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 130 kph (81 mph).

The bike was built around an open cradle steel tube frame with a telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted hydraulic shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The bike was built around an open cradle steel tube frame with a telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted hydraulic shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed standard features, like a half fairing with a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, two side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the right-hand side, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.