Highlights
- Competition version built by renowned Roman tuner Augusto Imperiali
- Fitted with an elaborate 125 'SS' engine with lightened crankcases and handcrafted exhaust
- Equipped with valuable original special components of the time
- Registered in Italy with number plate of the time 'Roma 311986'.
The Attractions
Benelli and Motobi merged in 1962, creating a very specialised company, particularly focused on the production of small motorbikes. Sold under both brands, the 125 Sport Special was a perfect representative of this vocation, and proved to be an excellent base for elaborations and customisations. This model was very successful among enthusiasts, and soon tuners began to offer a wide range of modifications.
This example is an Imperiali Sports Special, so called because it was rebuilt and tuned as a competition bike by the famous Roman tuner Augusto Imperiali. The single-cylinder Benelli/ Motobi motorbikes prepared by this legendary workshop enjoyed great success in competition in the 1960s and gained a considerable reputation, not least because of their fantastic looks!
Thanks to its lightened crankcases, handcrafted exhaust, tuned engine and reinforced racing chassis, this single-cylinder is ready to make its mark in the world of classic racing, but it is also a very pleasant vintage bike to ride, which will also be appreciated by enthusiasts who want to use it on the road.
History and Documentation
- Registered in 1970
- Built by the famous Roman tuner Augusto Imperiali
- Registered in Italy
- Still fitted with its vintage number plate from Rome
The Condition
High-level competition specifications, including:
- Reinforced 'Zanzani' racing-style chassis
- Sanremo' alloy wheels
- Veglia mechanical rev counter
- Menani handlebars and footpegs
- Menani fibreglass tank/seat assembly
- Everything appears to be in excellent condition
There are no signs of corrosion on the metal parts and the fibreglass is free of fractures On the saddle there are no tears or cracks
Motobi badges all present and correct
Wheels and tyres in good condition
Mechanics
- 125 cc single-cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual gearbox
Competition specifications include:
- SS" engine tuned with lightened crankcases
- Handcrafted free-flowing exhaust system
- Marzocchi fork
- Grimeca 4 LS front brake
- All mechanical components appear to be in excellent condition
- No mechanical problems have been reported to us
- We have been informed that this bike is ready to ride
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