1965 Benelli mini bike?

[MarlinHemi]

So I have been offered what is supposebly a 1965 benelli as part trade for my old hillman, and i know nothing about them, it has what looks to be a trail 90 motor and im told its 90cc
Has anybody got info on theses or know what they are worth in this condition?
cheers338515

[Intruder VS]

Don’t know anything about them but found this
https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/9902267-benelli-mini-bike-3-speeds-1968
Yours looks to have had some mods done

[MarlinHemi]

Thats looks like it yeah, there doesn't seem to be much info on them, the guy tells me he bought it for 700 so am just trying to gauge value :confused:

[Intruder VS]

Thats looks like it yeah, there doesn't seem to be much info on them, the guy tells me he bought it for 700 so am just trying to gauge value :confused:

Sorry can’t help there, search the net see what you can find out

[MarlinHemi]

Yep, cheers for that

[AllanB]

Missing the original motor it appears - that will significantly drop it's value.

Do a Google image search as it looks to me like the frame has been butchered.

[MarlinHemi]

Yeah thats the thing, i like the bike but being so butchered i don't want to lose money on it, in its current state with the honda motor do you reckon i could get 5 or 6 for it if i needed too?
Cheers

[Intruder VS]

At the end of the day it’s only worth what someone is willing to pay and only way to find out is take the risk on trademe with low res

[MarlinHemi]

Yep sounds like it, seems like a fun project so might pick it up

[FJRider]

Yep sounds like it, seems like a fun project so might pick it up

I had a 49cc yellow model (pictured below) and dad had a 65cc blue (similar to that pictured below).

They were fun to ride and could go a few places off road ... the 65cc one had 4 gears (1 up and 3 down. The 50cc was an auto)

Nothing remarkable/historical/collectible about them. Buying to make a profit is unlikely. Finding the original parts is unlikely (If you can, they'll not be cheap) .

The bike you have been offered would have been a dirt bike and has been said ... has been "modified" ... A 24 pack should suffice for payment (if it runs).

Many years ago ... I had a Benelli 650 twin (Tornado) that I wouldn't mind having again ... :devil2:

[MarlinHemi]

Thanks for the info, turns out it comes with the rest of the ct90 so worst comes to worst i can put it back

[AllanB]

Thanks for the info, turns out it comes with the rest of the ct90 so worst comes to worst i can put it back


Ironically a running CT90 will easily fetch the $700 the guy is talking about for the lot. So in theory put the CT back together and sell it to someone as a great distinguished gentleman's ride project and flick off the Benelli rolling chassis via TM to someone who already has one or two and looking for parts.

Shit you may clear a grand if the auction gods smile on you :niceone:

[MarlinHemi]

Haha thats what i was thinking, cheers for that. Will see what kinda condition the ct bits are in :2thumbsup

[Woodman]

I had a 49cc yellow model (pictured below) and dad had a 65cc blue (similar to that pictured below).

They were fun to ride and could go a few places off road ... the 65cc one had 4 gears (1 up and 3 down. The 50cc was an auto)

Nothing remarkable/historical/collectible about them. Buying to make a profit is unlikely. Finding the original parts is unlikely (If you can, they'll not be cheap) .

The bike you have been offered would have been a dirt bike and has been said ... has been "modified" ... A 24 pack should suffice for payment (if it runs).

Many years ago ... I had a Benelli 650 twin (Tornado) that I wouldn't mind having again ... :devil2:

First motorbike I ever rode was one of those....... straight into the clothesline.:clap:

[jasonu]

Yeah thats the thing, i like the bike but being so butchered i don't want to lose money on it, in its current state with the honda motor do you reckon i could get 5 or 6 for it if i needed too?
Cheers

5 or 6 what?

[MarlinHemi]

Hundred, but ive decided if i want to sell it which is probably not, i will just put it back into the ct90

[Intruder VS]

Here you go you my find this interesting
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-1742922561.htm?rsqid=27df89f3be6e4fe5b0503f1dedfdf cbd

[MarlinHemi]

uhuh, thanks for that!