1976 Benelli 125 2 C

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Specifications
- Category
- Touring
- 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
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Wet weight
- 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds)
- Fuel capacity
- 11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons)
The 1976 Benelli 125 2 C
1976 Benelli 125 2 C sits in the small-displacement touring end of Benelli's lineup, built for riders who wanted commuting practicality rather than sporting ambition. This is a lightweight, easygoing machine meant for city streets and modest countryside runs, not long-haul touring in the way we'd define it today. The small tank and manageable weight make it an approachable bike for a new rider or someone downsizing from a larger, more demanding machine, and the chain final drive keeps maintenance straightforward and cheap. It rewards a relaxed riding style, the kind where you're not chasing top speed but just getting where you're going without fuss. The 1976 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1975 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Expect interest mostly from Benelli enthusiasts and vintage commuter-bike collectors rather than serious investors, since these small-bore Italian runabouts rarely command strong money. It suits someone who wants an affordable, characterful entry point into classic Italian motorcycling without the cost or complexity of a bigger machine.

