What a bike it is?
The new Benelli 752S marks the return of the Pesaro brand to the large-displacement naked sports segment. He does it with a muscular style and that draws heavily on the stylistic features of Italian production: Ducati Monster and MV Agusta in the first place are the stylistic references to which the Benelli designers were inspired to create a motorcycle with a pleasant and refined look. There is also some element of originality especially at the rear in a sort of hunt for one's own personality between one quote and another.
Moving on to more technical issues, the 752S is moved by an in-line twin cylinder 754 cc liquid cooled and accredited 76 CV a 8500 rpm and 67 Nm a 6500 giri. Le ruote sono ovviamente da 17″ e calzano di primo equipaggiamento Pirelli Angel ST 120/70 and 180/55. A Brembo system with four-piston calipers and radial attachment to work on two 320 mm and at the rear double piston caliper on disk from 260 mm.
All elements that communicate a strong sportiness like the mighty Marzocchi fork from 50 mm of adjustable diameter in extension, compression and preload. The monoshock, instead, it is adjustable in preload only.
The price of 6.990 Euro and the two-cylinder front-facing place it in direct competition with the Yamaha MT-07 e Kawasaki Z650, whose style however is, giustamente, molto più… Giapponese.
How it is made?
The construction looks very good and the details are taken care of. The matte black handlebar has simple but well-made controls, the cable clutch lever is not adjustable in distance while the front brake lever is. The instrumentation is totally digital with a TFT display containing the classic information in a simple and clear graphics but which changes suddenly and completely as soon as you pass in the shade. There is no extra information such as the calculation of consumption and during the day with the sun rising above it is often illegible.
A risollevare il morale ci pensa una componentistica di buon livello per quel che riguarda la ciclistica e un telaio a traliccio che sembra ben fatto.
La sella è un po’ dura ma ben sagomata e dietro lo spazio è sufficiente per un passeggero che comunque rimane molto esposto come, del resto, it always happens in this motion segment.
I conclude with a note on the mirrors, captivating in design but completely ineffective in fulfilling their task.
How you are riding?
The session is located in 810 mm da terra quindi una misura per così dire standard che accontenta un po’ tutti. The knees are very bent and the platforms are not particularly backward.
Più lontano appare il manubrio che ha una buona piega ma inevitabilmente si sta un po’ inclinati in avanti. Anche in questo caso si tratta di una caratteristica comune nel genere di moto e nel tipo di guida che richiede.
You are obviously completely exposed to the air as it is right on a naked bike, but it is also exposed to vibrations especially above 4000 giri. While the Benelli 752S engine roars with a more interesting sound, vibrations are perceived on the handlebar, saddle and footrests that do not make it an ideal choice if you want to go a long way. Finally the weight of 226 kg in ordine di marcia è un po’ elevato e nelle manovre da fermo inizia a farsi sentire.
As you drive?
Gomiti un po’ aperti, gas always in hand, forward bust and look to always look for the rope. The Benelli 752S requires a sporty approach even if it is not so clear what its favorite hunting ground is. Va abbastanza bene un po’ ovunque a patto di trovare il giusto setting delle sospensioni. The Marzocchi fork has excellent communication and is very smooth, while the rear mono does not absorb much. In the specimen that was entrusted to me there was a certain imbalance of adjustments but not having the official reference of the House with me I do not know what the standard adjustment was. In this case, I had a lot of preload on the rear, while the fork would have been braked. This did not stop me from appreciating its qualities.
Piuttosto it was the clutch that left me more than perplexed. The command is definitely not very modular and it is never clear where to disconnect. Again I hope it was a defect in the bike that I tried. On more than one occasion, after standing still at the traffic light with the clutch pulled, I had the feeling that the discs were sticking with the consequence of making her jump and turn off worse than a beginner. And certain figures mark you! Finally, leverage is far too cheap.
The engine has good power and grit, it sounds boarding and in a few meters you are already well beyond the speed limits. However, the delivery seems less reactive than the Japanese competitors, how there were more important flywheel masses. In altre parole sembra un motore più “pesante” e – passami il termine – pigro nel prendere giri. Il cambio a sei marce è un po’ duro negli innesti ma preciso.
The braking system is excellent, especially at the front, for power and progression; it can be improved in the modulation of the command, perhaps a lever with a radial pumping element could help. Qualcosa non va invece nell’ABS which is very invasive specie al retrotreno.
What I like?
Except the fork both for the many adjustments and for the communication: it is the element that most contributes to driving pleasure. Mi piacciono il prezzo – anche se di fatto è allineato alla concorrenza – e la potenza frenante.
What I do not like?
Eh… La frizione su tutto, A real disaster. The rear mono, the vibrations, the display that changes graphics when it pleases, the mirrors, the crease of the knees, the heat from the exhaust on the passenger foot, weight, the consumption (17-18 km / l when it is good).
To the council
The Benelli 752S is designed for those looking for accessible and low-cost sportiness in a refined and Italian design as possible. However, those who are more attentive to sportiness will end up not choosing it for its main weaknesses. The 725S slips into a very competitive segment in terms of driving pleasure and content, perciò temo che non avrà la “vita facile” che ha sorriso a Leoncino e TRK. I certainly don't recommend it to anyone who loves to travel.
Massimiliano Serra photos.
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