2022 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)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Electronic fuel injection with throttle body d.28
- Fuel control
- Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
- Ignition
- Delphi MT05
- Lubrication
- Forced lubrication with wet sump
- Cooling
- Oil & air
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- WetÂ
- Frame
- Trestle in steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Upside - down forks,.35mm
- Front travel
- 111 mm (4.4 inches)
- Rear suspension
- 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. CBS
- Front brake Ø
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 240 mm (9.4 inches)
- Wheels
- Aluminum alloy
- 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 2022 Benelli BN 125
Sitting at the bottom of Benelli's naked bike range, the 2022 Benelli BN 125 is built for riders who need basic, affordable transportation with a bit of style attached. This is a lightweight commuter machine meant for city streets and short hops, not highway cruising or spirited backroad carving. The small-displacement single delivers modest power that rewards smooth, patient throttle inputs rather than aggressive riding, and the low seat height combined with manageable weight makes it approachable for new riders or shorter riders still building confidence. Fuel stops are infrequent given the compact tank, and the chain-driven setup keeps maintenance straightforward and cheap. As the first year for this model, the 2022 Benelli BN 125 introduced the nameplate to Benelli's entry-level lineup without a prior version to compare against, so there are no year-over-year changes to weigh. Buyers here tend to be new riders getting licensed on a budget, commuters wanting cheap daily transport, or younger riders in European markets where small-displacement bikes carry lower insurance and licensing requirements. Nobody is buying this as an investment or future classic. It's a tool, not a trophy, and that's exactly what its intended owner wants.
