BENELLI 250 Sport Special (1967-1968) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Benelli 250 Sport Special was a quarter-liter middle-weight machine launched by Benelli in 1968 alongside the smaller 125cc version. The bike was produced until 1973 and remained unchanged over its production time.

In 1973, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 250 Sport Special, a motorcycle that debuted in 1968 and was manufactured until 1973, when it was dropped from production. Over its production period, the bike was revised only once in 1971, receiving a Marzocchi front fork and a higher, adjustable handlebar.

The 1973 motorcycle came in the same shape and form as the previous two models, packing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike's visual department was characterized by features like a round headlight with a chromed housing, analog instruments, a long fuel tank, a one-piece, two-up seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, a center stand, and cross-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1973 Benelli 250 Sport Special had its heartbeat set by a 245cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering 12 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the powerhouse was handled by a five-speed transmission that sent it to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 140 kph (87 mph).