Benelli 125 Sport Special (1968-73) vs Benelli 125 Turismo (1980) vs Benelli 500LS (1977)
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| Make: | Benelli | Benelli | Benelli |
| Model: | 125 Sport Special | 125 Turismo | 500LS |
| Years: | 1968-73 | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine: | Horizontal single cylinder, 4-stroke | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders , 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 123.6 cc / 7.54 cu in | 120.6 cc / 7.4 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 54 mm | 56 x 49 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.93:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto UB 22BS carburetor | Dell'Orto VHB 22BS | 4 x 22mm Dell'Orto carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick start | Kick start | Electric and kick start |
| Max Power: | 9.3 kW / 12.5 hp @ 8500 rpm | 7.3 kW / 9.69 hp @ 7540 rpm | 36.5 kW / 49 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork, oil dampers, hydraulic | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorbers | Swinging arm, oil damped shocks, 3-way adjustable | Pivoted rear fork 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 175 mm Ø | Single disc | 2 x 260mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 125 mm Ø | Drum | 200 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 2.50-18 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 2.75-18 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 103 kg / 227 lbs | 85 kg / 187 lb | 198 kg / 437 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal | 10.5 L / 2.8 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 130 km/h / 81 mph | 111 km/h / 69 mph | 180 km/h / 111 mph |