Recent restoration including paintwork and bodywork
Superb red finish with many original features
Frame and fuel tank recently professionally restored
Rare Leoncino model with delicate, elegant styling
Ideal for a collection or usable after a few adjustments
A plus
The Leoncino has been a crucial commercial success for Benelli in Italy. Elegant, light and with excellent handling, it was just as successful on urban and suburban roads as it was on the racetrack. It was so successful that it remained in production for three decades.
Numerous variants were produced, but here we have the 125 Normale, available from 1952 and marketed throughout the 1950s. These models were powered by Benelli's 123cc two-stroke single-cylinder engine, recognisable by its iconic 'ham' crankcase.
This early model was first registered in 1953. The vendor inherited it from his grandfather and has subjected it to a thorough restoration including refurbishment of the frame and tank, installation of a new clutch, conversion to a reliable 12V electronic ignition and the start of an engine overhaul. There is still some work to be done on the engine to make it fully functional, but this should be relatively straightforward.
Visually, the bike is stunning with its bright red paintwork, plenty of chrome - including the Benelli exhausts - and well-preserved period decals. Many original features have been carefully preserved, including the grips and dials.
This magnificent Benelli is ready to enter a static collection or could be restored to roadworthy condition with a few further adjustments.image.png4.02 MB
History and Documents
First registration 1953
Certificate of Registration in current owner's name
Inherited in February 2022 from seller's grandfather
Still stored in a garage by the current owner
Registered in France with a Carte Grise Collection and a FFVE certificate
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