6 CYLINDER 1979 BENELLI 750 SEI

[@marshallscott1022]

Owned a 750 Sei for several years. Mechanically reliable, always chased electrical gremlins, being an electronics technician was handy. I really don’t think the black exhaust system is original, all of them were delivered with chrome six shooter exhaust to the best of my knowledge. I had an aftermarket Marving 6 into 1 pipe, and let me tell you, the combination of the intake sucking big air at wide open throttle position and that magical exhaust note was pure eargasm ecstasy. It wasn’t as quick as the Japanese 500s, and the handling wasn’t superb, but it was a euphoric experience every time I rode it around town or across the state. It always drew attention and comments, and the feeling of riding the “Ferrari” of motorcycles was something that I’ll always remember. I can still remember washing and waxing it and just sitting back never tiring of looking at the beautiful artistry. It’s said that Benelli salesmen would prove how smooth the engine performed in the showroom by having the bike idling on it’s center stand, standing a lit cigarette on the tank, revving it to redline and watch the cigarette remain standing as it settled back into it’s idle.

[@Cr125stin]

Hey thanks for sharing! It’s definitely an interesting bike, I love the sound. I bet the 6 into 1 sounded great too!

[@scottw550]

The black exhaust system looks like the original, it has just been re-painted black, maybe to cover up some dents or scratches. I had a red 1977 BENELLI 750 SEI in 2000, I put about 4-5K on it and then sold it. It was fun driving up to Squamish from Vancouver. It's now in a Honda dealer's museum. I read somewhere that, there is a design flaw in the transmission on those. My bike's clutch used to slip under hard acceleration, and the front master cylinder needed rebuilding. Some Italian bike parts from the same era will fit the Benelli. ie Moto Guzzi My transmission was becoming hard to shift, but the dealer I sold it to told me that I had put the oil filter spring on the wrong side of the filter. lol There is a dealer in Florida that sells Benelli parts. Most 500 four Honda parts are not compatible. I now have an 80 CBX. (pls see my CBX video)

[@stevekennedy8264]

From memory the stock pipes were chrome some .odels were red like the big bro 900sei I had a smaller bennelli 650s2 tornado when I lived in Perth wa1980s that went great too from the lights I could pull away from mates2 t160 trident s and a. T120 bonny would be cool to visit ur museum Steve from nsw Zealand

[@TheUncommonKIBBLES]

Unique engine sound

[@NickOXLEY-ul5ss]

I have a 76 series 1 with the 280mm front discs, later models had 300mm discs, it is fitted with 6 into 2 trumpets with wind out baffles, I recall taking mine to our local bike shop for some work, my mother was following me down to bring me home, her comment to me as i got in the car, apart from how quickly i disappeared view, was "I don't normally like nousy bikes but that sounds incredible" I'll never forget that.

[@kevincosta9228]

I've wanted to hear one of these run since I saw it on the cover of Cycle World way back when. It was worth the wait.

[@daveprostock2622]

Can tell Billy really enjoyed that one. Beautiful machine 🇮🇹

[@gabrielwalker421]

Perfect primary and secondary balance from a motorcycle engine, nice

[@italianduded1161]

Not to mention that this was the first 6 cylinders produced in series. 👍🇮🇹 This and the 900 have a lot less aspects similar to the Hondas. And that sound… it’s something magical.

[@kennethanderson2273]

In Decatur GA there was a Benelli dealer near my home back the the late (1970’s) At one time I saw the six cylinder for sale New on the showroom floor. Also at Road Atlanta racetrack I saw only one being ridden by a very proud and happy owner. Love the bike.

[@johnwelander]

Had one of these back in '83; 'YUC794T' in the U.K. Lovely bike to ride, sounded beautiful and everywhere I went people just stared as I went past which I loved as a youngster... Only one other in Norfolk at the time ridden by a pretty ginger girl biker; I had a lot of respect for her as this thing wasn't light fully tanked up. I did have a few electrical issues with it; the rectifier went 'bang' one day. The exhausts rotted out too so had to replace those which wasn't cheap, even with after market jobbies. Still, great memories here! Thanks for posting.

[@eddiespagetti8395]

This is beautiful. Italian craftsmanship and unique sound. So cool. Sweet bike. Thanks ken. You deserve the world's most exotic and coolest motorcycles because you live for this stuff. Enjoy and a fine addition to the museum

[@frankie1615]

I had one as my daily for a few years , it had a one off 6into 2 exh and made a great noise , car drivers on the way to work would move over when I came up behind them to let me enjoy the curves , even some of the better cops would want to race me , I miss that bike

[@comedyash]

That’s a Unicorn been looking forward to the full video! Beautiful paint and what an awesome sound, I know you sell most bikes but surely this is a keeper. Grats to Bill for living the dream!

[@chrishunter5041]

First one I've seen with black exhaust system, A beautiful motorcycle.

[@tcrides2137]

Beautiful bike, love the Italian machines.

[@lanceandmelanierogers6255]

I’ve never seen one! Beautiful!!

[@glasgowbiker50ian71]

Sorry it was a 4 cylinder not 6. Sounder great

[@TheMickvee]

The Busso exhaust system was after market. When new they had a chrome plated Silentium 6 into 6 system. I believe that a lot of Honda engine parts from the CB500 will fit on the Benelli.

[@Toxic2T]

it sounds so exotic. Love it. Way different to the Honda 1050s

[@peterpotts5878]

Yeah the Honda was a big lump this doesn't look any bigger than 500 back in the day

[@crankybear1236]

I think Benelli used a Honda 500 four then added 2 additional cylinders, to create this engine.

[@peterpotts5878]

@@crankybear1236 looking closely at the Benelli 6 engines the Honda is different you are right they did look at the Honda engine when they made this bike some components on the engine very similar.... I think it was more than just adding to it than adding two cylinders to a Honda design

[@bananabrooks3836]

From research l think the Busso is a well regarded replacement exhaust set. The Sei (pronounced 'say') was not much faster at the top end than its competition due to smallish 24mm twin choke carbs/intake system and conservative cam profile. BUT, in most respects which mattered, handling, stopping, and panache by the bucket load, it was superior to the Jap 750s. It did cost quite a lot more though. Gearbox was uprated in 1975 because the original was based on 500 and did not take abuse well. Usual ltalian electrical issues with switchgear (if neglected).

[@Nudnik1]

Awesome Classic. Italians make beautiful bikes.

[@lukeiamyourfather3511]

Black 6 into 6 exhaust , not stock. No side stand. Aftermarket exhaust interferes with side stand? Nice bike.

[@marknolan8052]

What a beautiful piece of machinery. BTW, protest today in Monson over the closing of the hill climb. Damn shame, been going there since the early 70's. It's too bad that a few people shut down a nice family friendly event.

[@KaplanCycles]

It's tomorrow, sr wrote the flyer and christie designed and published it. We also did a Facebook live post that got 10k views

[@marktiller1383]

I can remember seeing a few with chrome exhausts and they also did a 250/4 .

[@cajuncycleresto8738]

one word CRISP!

[@glasgowbiker50ian71]

I had a friend back in the 80's who had a 6 cylinder Benelli 250. Never seen one online or other wise since.

[@haraldmuhlbauer8227]

This is an absolute dream bike for me and in this perfekt condition. Kudos to you!!! And the sound is as beautiful as a Ferrari 👌👍😅 Greetings Harry from Germany

[@kalaharimine]

Read that under an agreement with Honda, the motor is based off the CB500 four (125cc per cylinder was thought to be ideal) engine - Benelli added two cylinders.

[@timothysmith3311]

He was waiting for Sr. to come back haha. He said nope he's gone!

[@bingbong59]

The knowledge you all have is amazing

[@tphvictims5101]

A symphony from 6 cylinders

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥never even seen one b4, and in just top notch original condition at that 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️

[@bbbildhuu]

Nice exhaust and close your eyes kinda sounds like f1 car

[@SSV-i-c-e]

What a bike!they also made a 900.🇳🇿

[@KaplanCycles]

We have that 1 too

[@peterpotts5878]

The 900 nowhere near as pretty 750 Sei has got to be the best 750 of the 70s👍

[@garyk8285]

That bike is so cool.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Cool bikes in the day , today Wonderful. The old motorcycles had a comfortable ride . Most anyway. I’m presently waiting for my bike to be painted. A 1980 Honda 900 cb , 10 speed. Bought it from a body shop where it had been sitting since 1986 ! My Son has gone through everything checking , rebuilding, tuning ect but has me a Wonderful cruiser put together. He fixed it up all winter. Soon I’ll be riding with him and the Rest of the Go-Fast , Motorcycle Club. We all ride, my 3 year old grandson is riding a Honda 50xr . I taught all my children to ride when they were little. My Son won the fair 50cc at five years old hear and the County over. Do everyone can ride and I couldn’t afford a baseball team but ended up with my own Motorcycle Club , all family members ! Eight of us ride together, plus cousins, yep our own family Motorcycle Club ! Teaching all my family to ride ended up being the best thing to make Everyone Smile ! Me in my sixties, don’t do wheelies or drag race anymore but I do ride ! It has always relaxed me. Freedom, when I ride it relaxes me. No telling how much trouble riding kept me out of. I think everyone should know how to ride and how to handle and shoot a gun ! Remember your a lot less likely to accidentally shoot yourselve or someone else if you can handle a gun and understand safety first. It’s the uneducated idiots that ruins it all for everyone. Pray that G D will send a Miracle to save us. Pray 🙏🇺🇸

[@jerrygriffin7629]

Cannot wait to see the auction on this one

[@joshlucas5907]

awesome piece of history, thanks for sharing

[@adanlgfernandez7152]

Yo he conducido esa moto cuando salió yo era menor y tenía una Ossa Yankee de 500 y Dos tiempos.

[@peterpotts5878]

100% agree with these lads the Ferrari of motorcycles of the 70s unbelievably rare just over 3000 in total were built first production 6-cylinder dream bike for anybody who lived in the 70s us Les Immortals have to just dreams😇

[@ThePeavey23]

Jay Leno needs this

[@superzuki5831]

It's unique, I've never seen one. Strap it down on the dyno.

[@douglasgreninger110]

Beauty.You have the best job.

[@philipberry1349]

Dear Santa, I've been a good boy this year...

[@accobra4272]

Imagine riding one of these in the late 70s lol.....

[@njgilly20]

is the front tire mounted incorrectly here?

[@AllAmericanAutomotive]

What are the lean angles like with that exhaust? Sweet setup and bike though! Crazy sound!

[@lucascady4992]

Awesome sound, tire looks small for all them Horsetorque's!!

[@ianmangham4570]

Tyre tech has come along way, look how thin the rear tyre is on the old 80s kawasaki gpz series of bikes.

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

The widow maker!

[@angelofparadise7031]

This is cool , wow never seen or heard one.

[@kapo614]

Absolutelly beautiful, exhaust should be 100% chrome but still nice peace.. are there any more inline 6cylinders except this and Honda CBX 1000?

[@skywatch4639]

Yeah, z1300 from same era. More modern sixes include Suzuki stratoshere 1100, (concept, not sold) plus Horex vr6 1200, plus bmw k1600. The Suzuki is beautifull, the Horex stunning.

[@skywatch4639]

Stratosphere 1100, check it out, too bad it never made it to the showroom.

[@stefanogallo585]

Per chi non lo sa la linea della moto è stata disegnata dalla GHIA!! che allora era di proprietà di De Tomaso! Saluti dall'Italia!

[@nomadenview]

Imho the old school motorcycle is always attractive... And I don't know why Maybe I'm just weirdo

[@AzTurboMini]

Too much chrome on the bike for those pipes to be stock IMO. What a beautiful bike. ❤️

[@mechcavandy986]

Why don’t you GET ON IT MAN? It looks like a wheelie machine! 🙀🙀

[@SteffanoDucati]

All I wanna know is HOW MUCH ???

[@electriceye683]

HOLY 💩!!! - If I were ever to look stunning on a bke, that's it! I've never even seen one of these, kinda sounds like a Ferrari. I think that needs to stay a the museam - Maybe Biden can help? 💥🚴🏻‍♀🤣

[@tylersea9910]

Exotic yes

[@italianduded1161]

So gorgeous 🇮🇹

[@洪榮哲-y4x]

Smallest six cylinder s ever made!(production bike)

[@flaviobr1576]

my lawn mower makes the same noise.

[@captainaxle438]

That thing's worth $35,000

[@iamcrypto589]

really nice

[@deanhackett349]

Does Ken know that SEI is Italian for six?

[@dirtbikesandstuff6469]

why this sounds soo good hahah

[@chrismorneau8188]

Yeah, I thought my 72 Honda with 27,000 original miles was rare. This thing is tits!!

[@deanhackett349]

It’s a Benelli 750 6 or a SEI, six.

[@gmane1989]

Beautiful...🤤

[@tuclance]

Gotdamn epic!

[@tphvictims5101]

M V AGUSTA IN THE FUTURE PERHAPS 🤔

[@cornicheii2413]

The 6 pipes should be in chrome, not black, this is aftermarket

[@VitaminC440]

FYI 750 Sei = "6" Cylinder in Italian Not S E I ..

[@markherbert1343]

Omg big bertha ha

[@carlaobrasilia]

WOW !

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Sr, why are you not riding as much. Are you hurt again?🤔😟

[@KaplanCycles]

Hi Ron, I'm ok we just had 14 bikes to film so I asked the guys to help put.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

@@KaplanCycles cool I get worried. I do love the guys getting involved. I met Bill at the museum once. He just like the rest of your crew , was busy but took the time to chat and show me around the museum. Great bunch of guys you got there.

[@kevinlabombard6033]

Wow , nice

[@rienlamberts6661]

Sei means 6 cylinder ,so sei is six in Italian.

[@alessio.123]

😮❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williammuir638]

Love it. 😊. Very rare now and bloody awesome.🤗👍👏

[@DrBlue-pt1wp]

sounds gouges

[@philhotchkin8269]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelli_Sei