I like the Leoncino that uses this engine, especially the Trail with the cross-spoke wheels. I like the idea of a 360-degree crank. It makes for a really smooth, tractable engine. Lovely airbox noise. You are right: weights aids stability. My SCR950 feels so planted. Benellis are bikes you have to keep a long time to offset the residuals. Good review, Mark.
Nice to see you back on the bikes Mark, well worth waiting for that sunshine. Great review, I’ve never ridden a benelli but can see this competing with the new hornet or mt07.
A lovely looking bike other than the rear splash guard contraption which kind of spoils the rear end. Certainly competitive and priced well for it’s intended audience. I’m still waiting on the TRK 752 to materialize, seems to have gone astray……thanks Mark hope you enjoyed your break 😊
Its 20 kilos over weight for me that number plate 'thing' looks hideous imo, dont know why the trend for them continues. For me this cannot touch the new Suzuki GSX-8 fell in love with that bike as soon as saw it, when Suzuki do something right they really hit the spot. Obviously its all subjective but a great video again Mark, thank you.
I'm in Italy and i bought this bike in novembre, preferring that over and mt-07, Hornet 750, Honda cb650 and so on.... Why? Most importantly the Benelli Is beautiful... But Also It Is 6990 euros, while the others start from 8000 euros and above... Overall i'm Happy with my purchase and having a blast with It, there are some Little things that aren't perfect but come on, it's very cheap for what It offers, and i'm loving It. Also i changes the license player holder with a tail tidy, changed the mirrors and some other couple of tweaks so that i'm saving weight while looking handsome.... Overall 8/10 for me.
Cracking test Mark I get my 752s in three weeks can't wait to get her, so thanks for your review and your thought's on this bike it's all very much appreciated
Great review again Mark.Beautiful bike.Pity no weight reduction,same as 2020 model I believe.Other then that this one in black is really nice.Cheers Mark thanks
Overall it looks pretty good in the video but there are a couple of styling improvements that could be made. The radiator is very large and seems to stick out quite a bit - it looks like it would be damaged in a tip over. Likely and expensive fix and potentially ride ending. The light that is above the licence plate could be much smaller. Nice to have the Brembos. As others have mentioned I think the high price will be a problem as it will inevitably be compared to the darling of the moment - the Hornet. While the weight adds stability it dulls the handling. The inline 4 cb650r is 39 lbs less, even the z900rs is 6lbs less. More choice is good but outside of its home market of Italy I think this one will struggle based on its price and weight.
I quite like this one Marl the back end puts me in mind of the Triumph Trident not to keen on the rear guard arrangement with the indicators and number late but apart from that an ok bike ,the Hornet has it a bit on the horses and on price unless you have the quick shifter .So not sure which I would have between them and I do fancy a 750 twin actually .😉👌👍 spot on review as ever .
Thanks Mark. I love the look of this bike, and it runs as you would expect. There's lots of choice at 700 - 800cc now which can only be a good thing for us riders. :>)
I had one..Great bike, suspension superb, brakes superb, tyres great, sounded great, best left stock. The exhaust and radiator does corrode a tad. The resale is terrible. No one wanted it. Paid 7200 sold for 3800 Hellish drop. Dealers don't want a second hand one. The next owner I met loved it too.
Good review Mark as per normal. I like the bike but I find it a bit strange that the radiator cooling fan is exposed and not covered. That might be a problem in heavy showers/winter weather and potentially catch a lot of dirt in the fan. It's a shame really because it is an attractive bike, I have to say.
@@markpulling12 they removed the fully adjustable Marzocchi front forks and replaced them with no-name unadjustable ones. Apart from that they also updated the switchgear (indicator and horn buttons etc.) as well as some smaller styling changes here and there.
Nice review. It's a pretty bike....which is probably what Ducati thought when they designed it a few years earlier lol. A shameless copy visually speaking but I do still like it tbh as it's well priced with some decent cycle parts & seemingly good fit & finish too. Shame the engine doesn't have a 270 degree crank but it sounds nice & seems to go quite well too.
Hi Mark I guess the main issue with Chinese bikes is perceived quality or lack of it. They are getting much, much better at this end of the market, but residuals will be a problem. If you keep one, ACF50 it etc great. If you want to change in 1, 2, 3 years, ouch!
The Benelli 752 S as the name already suggests is powered by a 750 cc, DOHC, four-valve, parallel-twin engine which has 360-degree firing order and twin balance shafts. This engine produces about 75 bhp of peak power at 8500 rpm and 66 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. No definitely a 360 crank ...it has a smooth feel ...a 270 feels more like a v twin Best wishes mark
Thanks, Mark, hope you are well, friend. Interesting review; realistically, do you think it can justify the extra 1/2K over the new Hornet, Mark? Or are they totally different machines and a poor choice for comparison? It seems very good but every review of the Hornet so far has been glowing for 7K, with a common thread of maybe slightly lacking in looks. This would appear to be the opposite with cues from the very pretty Ducati. What are your thoughts, friend? Take care, Mark, great to see you out and about, friend, thank you.
Hi George yes the hornet is definitely the better value ...I guess it might go up soon as it's probably an introductory price...I found the benelli just as nice to ride though Less powerful but more torque ...better brakes and styling? I think you'd get the benelli if you wanted something a bit different from the norm Best wishes mark
G'day Mark from Australia, been a while for a review and good to see it's another good bike up close, this bike could do with some side covers and a fairing, as it's looks quite ugly with that external frame arrangement, it will be great to ride and fast, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
Hi Neil thanks yes weather has been terrible here in the UK over February and march but getting better now ..so back on the reviews now Best wishes mark
Chunkier forks and Brembos aside Mark, sales of this would struggle when compared to Honda's new Hornet, don't you think ? The frame does look more substantial though.
I'd choose the Benelli on account of having a 360 crank, just love the sound and the easy torque. Looks better than the Hornet too, more substantial for the money.
It seems too heavy for its class, compared to the new Hornet it's more than 30kg heavier. For that weight I thought a 900cc with around 95 to 100hp would be better. The Chinese can build lighter bikes, so why this heavy?
Hi I prefer the 800 trail because it's got the ability to do a bit of light off roading but they both ride very well there isn't much in it tbh Best wishes mark
Nice review there mark! But if i have to be honest i straggling to categorise this bike, it is a cruiser? If so why this seat high? It is a naked road bike? But then why this seat position? Well in my opinion chineses just trying to copy the diavel......!!! In my opinion ...they fail hardly!!! One plus which i have to give to this bike is the exhaust vibe!
Something like this as they are plentiful second hand and super reliable Cheers mark www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295623352027?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TWwRlCQISMu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=GFt860-0RWW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Hi the z650 has a more upright comfortable riding position to the ninja but they both use the same engine so the performance is the same Best wishes mark
Ooh really tough choice....the 752 is a brilliant ride .. .but it's up against the hornet gsx8 and duke 790 .... personally I owned the trk 502 for 3000 miles and was super impressed with its comfort smoothness and vfm so I'd say that one Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 I didn't mean to sound so unkind. Sorry. I would LOVE Benelli live on but gee it might be hard vs the 4 big Japanese. Have a great weekend.
@@theaustralianconundrum haha no worries...the Chinese bikes are getting better every year but can't quite match the big four quite yet for reliability and build quality Best wishes mark
awesome bike.but,Mark,tell me,this one or the z650?both about the same money,but kawa is almost 40 kilos less and...made in japan. which do think rides better?which would be better in a fast ride in country side backroads, like these that you ride?is the looks,which of cousre is gorgeus compared with the z650,worth the 40 extra kilos?
@@harrisdendromiris6124 Γιατι αυτος τα εχει οδηγησει και τα δυο και ειναι ωραιος τυπακος.σιγουρα το benelli ειναι ποιο ωραιο,αλλα πανω στη σελα ποιο εχει ποιο ωραια οδηγικη συμπεριφορα?40 κιλα διαφορα δεν ειναι λιγα.μαρεσουν και δυο.θελω να χτυπησω ενα μεσαιο γυμνο σε κανα χρονο.και το ψαχνω.δεν εχω απαντησει στο μυαλο μου,ακομα.
Why is the mud guard attached to the brake calliper? 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂ covering the Brembo logo... I like the styling but its dearer than Hornet.. surely nobody buys a Benelli over a Honda if the Honda is cheaper with 20 more HP.
Congratulations! This was also a good test. However, in order for this streetfighter to be bought often, it must be more beautiful, more colorful, more comfortable, more durable and significantly cheaper than a Ducati or Triumph. It lacks a nice lower wind deflector that covers the ugly exhausts, a windshield that protects the rider's upper body, a pair of fall-proof hand guards, a crash tube frame to protect the engine block, heated seats and heated grips, and a neater muffler, because even an Enfield growls better than this. it puffs. By the way, it turned out pretty well. I don't know what squealed on the bike when you first got on it. That last century plastic trim on the bottom edge of our petrol is downright awful. The welds are nice. The mirrors are narrow. Come on Benelli! But for now I'll stick with the CB500F ABS and the Tenere 700. Thank's.One more thing: the cross-linked frame only looks good in fiery red.
@@mockbattles multi cylinder engines allow more power and smoother running....but single cylinder engines have lots of character with that thump sound Best regards mark
Knowing Benelli I'm sure its an excellent bike. However styling is to far out there for me. Prefer their retro bike, imperiale 400. Fair price for this bike though 👌 👏
