125 SE

1980 Benelli 125 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Benelli's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Benelli 125 SE utilizes a 128 cc (7.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 125 SE measures 129 kg (284 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.9 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 104 km/h (65 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1977 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.