1975 Benelli 125 2 C

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Specifications
- Category
- Sport
- Displacement
- 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 125.00
- Engine details
- Twin, two-stroke
- Power
- 13.0 HP (9.5 kW) @ 7600 RPM
- Top speed
- 111.0 km/h (69.0 mph)
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Bore × stroke
- 42.5 x 44.0 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches)
- Fuel control
- Port control
- Cooling
- Air
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Front tyre
- 2. 75-18
- Rear tyre
- 3.00-18
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Wet weight
- 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
- Fuel capacity
- 11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons)
The 1975 Benelli 125 2 C
The 1975 Benelli 125 2 C sits in the small-bore sport class that Italian manufacturers leaned on heavily through the 1970s, aimed at riders who wanted something quicker and more purposeful than a commuter bike without stepping up to a larger license category. This is a lightweight, single-purpose machine built for tight roads and city traffic, where its low weight makes it flickable and easy to place through corners. The riding position and chassis favor an engaged, rev-it-out style rather than relaxed cruising, and the small tank means you plan your fuel stops around town rather than the open road. It rewards a rider who enjoys working the gearbox and keeping momentum up rather than relying on outright speed. The 1975 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1974 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Today the 1975 Benelli 125 2 C mostly attracts vintage Italian bike enthusiasts and small-bore collectors who want an affordable entry into classic ownership, often as a second bike alongside something larger, rather than serious investors chasing appreciation.