The first production motorcycle to utilize six cylinders, the Benelli 750 Sei was the result of Alejandro De Tomaso (of sports car company fame), who had just purchased Benelli and wanted them to build a flagship.
When the Sei was introduced (as a 750), it was the first production motorcycle featuring a six cylinder engine. By ’78, the Sei got a bump up to 900 and a redesign that included many parts from Moto Guzzi (De Tomaso owned both companies at the time). You had to pay to play – MSRP was $5,406 in ’83 – so less than 2,000 were sold (some sources say less than 80 made it to the US).
The 905cc engine produced 80 horsepower, good enough to push the 484 pound (dry) bike up to a top speed of approximately 120 miles per hour.
The six-cylinder engine was quite the novelty, though 30+ years later we now find the dual final drive chain to be much more unique! If you want more information on the model, check out this profile from Motorcycle Classics.
This example is VIN: ZBNB0AB01DP011317. The seller purchased this motorcycle three years ago from us here at Iconic!
The odometer shows 11,543 miles. The seller purchased this example with 10,858 on the odometer.
Maintenance:
After the seller won the auction in 2020, he had us rebuild the carbs, replace the headlight and taillight bulbs, rebuild the rear brake master cylinder and bleed the brake, and install new tires. Since that time, the seller notes that he has have converted the lights, engine case covers, and kickstand back to the original parts. Additionally, the seller has changed all fluids, replaced the clutch plates spark plugs, and fixed a bad wiring for the grounds.
Modifications:
Tinted windscreen.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone tires that were installed in 2020.
The sale includes one key.
Extras:
This sale includes the original a period brochure, tool roll, spare parts, and repair manuals.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this Benelli is offered on a clean Michigan title. Have any Sei 900 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Year
1983
Make
Benelli
Model
Sei 900
Mileage
11,543
VIN
ZBNB0AB01DP011317
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Michigan
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 26
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: c***********s
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
Bid
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c***********s
September 6, 2023 1:59 pm PDT
$6,100
b*****y
September 6, 2023 1:57 pm PDT
$6,000
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c***********s
September 6, 2023 1:57 pm PDT
$5,950
b*****y
September 6, 2023 1:48 pm PDT
$5,808
h*********t
September 6, 2023 1:48 pm PDT
$5,708
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h*********t
September 6, 2023 1:40 pm PDT
$5,300
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d***o
September 6, 2023 1:40 pm PDT
$5,200
h*********t
September 6, 2023 1:38 pm PDT
$5,100
e***c
September 6, 2023 1:38 pm PDT
$5,000
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e***c
September 6, 2023 7:46 am PDT
$4,518
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b******a
September 6, 2023 7:46 am PDT
$4,418
e***c
September 6, 2023 7:45 am PDT
$4,318
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b******a
September 6, 2023 7:45 am PDT
$4,218
e***c
September 6, 2023 6:39 am PDT
$4,105
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m***********i
September 6, 2023 6:39 am PDT
$4,005
e***c
September 6, 2023 6:39 am PDT
$3,105
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m***********i
September 6, 2023 6:39 am PDT
$3,005
e***c
September 6, 2023 4:32 am PDT
$2,602
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h*********t
September 6, 2023 4:32 am PDT
$2,502
e***c
September 4, 2023 6:39 pm PDT
$1,433
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b******r
September 4, 2023 6:39 pm PDT
$1,333
e***c
September 1, 2023 7:58 pm PDT
$1,200
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r***********r
September 1, 2023 7:58 pm PDT
$1,100
e***c
September 1, 2023 7:57 pm PDT
$600
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