Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Kempton Park 2026 on Saturday the 18th of July, Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AE.
The Motobi Ardizio 125 is one of those wonderfully obscure mid-1950s Italian lightweight motorcycles that captures the spirit of postwar Europe: clever engineering, stylish design, and practical everyday transport with a sporting edge
Following the split of the Benneli Brothers, Guiseppe Benelli set-up Motobi and was an Italian motorcycle manufacturer active from 1950 to 1984
“Ardizio” likely comes from the Italian root meaning boldness, daring, or spiritedness (related to ardito = daring). Italian manufacturers often gave evocative names to small-capacity bikes to make them sound sporty and aspirational
This lovely matching numbers example has been the subject of a complete re-build at much expense and benefits from new wheels, brakes, bearings, new piston and rings, clutch, new exhaust system, full paintwork and much more
Supplied with a current V5C (correctly classed as Historic), with some old MOTs and a dating certificate from The Old Italian Bike Register, confirming it as a 1956 matching numbers bike
Although an older restoration, the bike appears unused and in superb condition, Started regularly and reported as running well, however, may require some light recommissioning prior to returning to the road
A good opportunity to buy a fully restored, matching numbers, sporting, mid -50s Italian lightweight
