2021 Benelli BN 125

Specifications
- Category
- Naked bike
- Displacement
- 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 125.00
- Engine details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Power
- 11.1 HP (8.1 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
- Compression
- 9.8:1
- Bore × stroke
- 54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
- Fuel system
- Injection. Electronic fuel injection with throttle body d.28
- Fuel control
- Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
- Ignition
- Delphi
- Lubrication
- Forced lubrication with wet sump
- Cooling
- Air
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
- Frame
- Trestle in steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Front travel
- 111 mm (4.4 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Rear swing arm with central shock absorber with spring pre-load adjustment
- Rear travel
- 40 mm (1.6 inches)
- Front tyre
- 110/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 240 mm (9.4 inches)
- Wet weight
- 142.0 kg (313.1 pounds)
- Seat height
- 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1065 mm (41.9 inches)
- Length
- 2050 mm (80.7 inches)
- Width
- 810 mm (31.9 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1360 mm (53.5 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red, Black, White, Green
- Starter
- Electric
The 2021 Benelli BN 125
Benelli's 2021 BN 125 slots in as the brand's entry-level naked bike, aimed squarely at new riders and city commuters rather than anyone chasing performance numbers. This is a small-displacement machine built for learner permits, urban traffic, and the kind of daily riding where light weight and manageable seat height matter more than outright speed. The single-cylinder engine delivers its power in a friendly, predictable way that suits someone still building throttle confidence, and the chain final drive keeps maintenance simple and familiar. It's not a bike that rewards aggressive riding so much as one that makes basic transportation on two wheels feel approachable and low-stress. The 2021 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2020 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Given this was the BN 125's first production year, early examples are still relatively fresh to the used market. Expect buyers here to be first-time riders, budget-conscious commuters, or parents shopping for a child's first proper motorcycle rather than collectors. Investment potential is minimal, so purchase decisions should hinge entirely on mechanical condition and price rather than any expectation of future value appreciation.



