BENELLI 250 Sport Special (1969-1970) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1969, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 250 Sport Special, an entry-level motorcycle in its second production year. The bike was designed for all types of riders with different ages and experience levels.

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 the performance department, the 1969 Benelli 250 Sport Special had its soul brought to life by a 245cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine placed underneath its fuel tank, boasting 12 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the small engine was converted into motion by a five-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear end via a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to 140 kph (87 mph).

The bike's riding characteristics were provided by an open-cradle tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with side-mounted hydraulic shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike's 18-inch wheels were equipped with a 175 mm drum braking unit on the front and a 125 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering the braking performance needed to stop the bike in safe conditions.