Benelli 250 Sport Special
Benelli 250 Sport Special
. .Following the merger of Benelli with Motobi in 1962, a series of 125cc (54mm x 54mm) and 250cc (74mm x 57mm) motorcycles were sold under both brands, marketed as the “Sports Special”. Outwardly similar, the 125 models were painted silver/red whereas the 250 could be identified from the silver/yellow colour scheme.
For 1971 a revised model was introduced with Marzocchi front forks and higher, adjustable handlebars, but the model only survived another two years before being discontinued, the vast majority built badged as Benellis and most of those equipped with the smaller engine.
Following Alessandro de Tomaso's takeover of the company in 1971, a new range of two-strokes was unveiled but Benelli fell on hard times and disappeared from sight for several years.
Fortunately the famous Italian marque has been revived and produces high quality superbikes today.