BENELLI 125 Sport Special (1972-1973) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1972, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 125 Sport Special, an entry-level small displacement motorcycle that debuted in 1968 and continued production until 1973.

The 1972 motorcycle came in the same shape and form as the previous one, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike's appearance department was characterized by standard features, such as 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.

The 1972 Benelli 125 Sport Special was set in motion 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.

A five-speed manual transmission took the power generated by the engine and sent it to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 130 kph (81 mph).

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

As for the braking power, the motorcycle's 18-inch wheels were fitted with a 175 mm drum braking unit on the front and a 125 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.