125 T

1985 Benelli 125 T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Benelli 125 T motorcycle, Benelli 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 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80 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 T measures 127 kg (280 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.7 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1981 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.