125 Sport
1980 Benelli 125 Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Benelli for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1980 Benelli 125 Sport pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 kW) at 8,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 144 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 125 Sport measures 125 kg (276 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.94 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 130 km/h (81 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1980 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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