Description
1972 Benelli 125 Sport Special – a rare, rev-happy Italian classic with timeless café-racer flair and that unmistakable Pesaro pedigree!
Original condition. It has the famous egg engine. Runs and rides lovely. New rear tyre. Lights work. Chance to get one of these in original condition at an absolutely fantastic price. These have become cult classics.
Don't let this one slip away – authentic 1972 Benelli 125 Sport Specials are vanishing fast. Serious inquiries only – this Italian beauty is primed and ready to thrill its next passionate owner!This stunning 1972 gem captures the essence of early-'70s Italian motorcycling at its most elegant and spirited. Born from the Benelli-MotoBi merger, it features a smooth, reliable 125cc four-stroke horizontal single-cylinder engine (the famous "egg" motor) – air-cooled, Dell'Orto carbureted, and kicking out a lively ~12 hp at 8, 500 rpm. It delivers crisp throttle response, a distinctive exhaust bark, and enough eager torque to make twisty backroads feel alive and offering easy, drama-free riding.
The Sport Special shines with its sleek, elongated fuel tank, sporty stance, clip-on or low bars, chrome highlights, and that classic metallic Gold paint scheme that turns heads everywhere. Lightweight at around 103 kg dry, with a nimble open-cradle frame, telescopic forks up front, and dual shocks out back, it carves corners with confidence and feels flickable yet planted – the perfect blend of vintage character and everyday fun. A slick 5-speed gearbox lets you row through the ratios for maximum grins on B-roads, sunny commutes, or classic bike runs.
These early-'70s Benelli 125 Sport Specials are increasingly scarce survivors – many were thrashed or lost to time, making well-kept examples like this a true collector's delight. Whether you're chasing vintage rallies, adding an under-the-radar Italian icon to your garage, or just craving that soulful single-cylinder thrum on weekend blasts, this little thoroughbred delivers pure joy and envy from the crowd.
