★ 2023 BENELLI 752 S REVIEW ★

[@Lemmingadventures]

A motorcycle that sounds like a motorcycle. What a concept!

[@John_Wilson513]

And a decent front mudguard and tyre hugger! Thanks for the great review

[@markpulling12]

Thanks John :)

[@1990-t1j]

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.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Nik ...yes it has a great engine and the brakes are brilliant 😀 cheers mark

[@theolneyrider]

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.

[@Kodreanu23]

very nice review. A little bit of everything. I like how bike sounds. It seems like a really relaxed but powerful and mid agile bike.

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes it's powerful got a nice relaxed spread of power and looks great imo Best wishes mark

[@AdrianBryan-ps5lw]

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

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Adrian... great choice your going to love it 😊

[@lestersmyth692]

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 😊

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Les yes nice weather while it lasted 😁

[@kbarnbrook4993]

Trk 702x it out.

[@robertjackson5836]

Liked them since they were released, better silhouette/dimensions than the other models in their range.

[@willyrackham2957]

A really nice looking bike ....sounds great ..something old school about it I like ....not for boy racers ...😊

[@paulwalker5339]

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.

[@DarkOfTheMoon95]

I’ve been waiting so long for you to ride and review this as I’ve been seriously considering it. Thanks a lot!

[@markpulling12]

Thanks yes ...I really enjoyed this one .... didn't want to give it back Best wishes mark

[@Tony21TT]

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

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Tony ....yes it's quite weighty but rides lovely Best wishes mark

[@cado778]

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.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment Carlo Best wishes mark

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

8798euro here in Germany. so it's a no for me.

[@cliveomahoney4096]

The bike looks nice, especially the green one. But, it's a little outclassed by the new Honda, methinks. Thanks for the vid. Always excellent.

[@Volksplane1]

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.

[@crumblymal8479]

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 .

[@unni.m1959]

These are good. But those TNT s were my kind of bikes. Especially the 1100, 300, 250 cc bikes.

[@chrisreed3929]

I had to check the weight after you said 226kg wet and you are correct! It is a good looking bike but I don't know how they have made the bike so heavy, like 36kg more than a Honda 750 Hornet and 42kg more than a MT-07, which I would judge as main competitors.

[@michellewilson8845]

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.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks for the comment Michelle yes that new Suzuki gsx8 looks great 👍

[@MrDorsetD]

Great work, Mark. Nice bike that one 👍

[@piotrb2444]

Lovely bike. I really enjoy your unbiased reviews

[@wombat1238marsupial]

As the look of a Ducati Monster which isn't a bad thing.

[@darrenoshea8005]

Has

[@DatOldeBiker]

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. :>)

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Peter hornet 750 gsx8 duke 790 ...765 triumph loads of great bikes like you say Cheers mark

[@brettroman3218]

Nice review Mark and thank you.Just love the sound of 360 degree crank! Good looking bike.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Brett 😄

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

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.

[@cloggsy1971]

Good looking bike I think 👍🏻

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

I think that it is a good alternative to a Ducati Monster in case you can't afford the Ducati. It looks and sounds as good as a Ducati if you ask me

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Mark is back! Let's have some roll on acceleration tests. 30-50 etc.

[@markpulling12]

Haha yes he's back 🤣

[@mrosa7515]

Nice review But it could be awesome if u did a 0 to 100 km test and maybe if u could push the engine farther for more accurate engine review

[@stevesanelli90]

This is a sharp looking motorcycle Mark! Is this a styling revision to the existing model or a newer version. Great review Mark🤙

[@markpulling12]

Hi Steve...I think it'd just the same no changes best wishes mark

[@Hellbull89]

​@@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.

[@markpulling12]

@@Hellbull89 yes thanks thought I'd read a while ago somewhere that these had adjustable forks ...then surprised to see these ones are non adjustable

[@palerider4015]

Great review as always and happy birthday Mark 🎂

[@markpulling12]

Haha many thanks...53 !!

[@palerider4015]

@@markpulling12 have a great day 👍

[@rogerkay8603]

Sounds good, looks good - be worth what in 2 years is the worry.

[@ragerider6283]

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.

[@Hellbull89]

The engine does have a 270 degree crank though. Sounds a lot like the MT07

[@ragerider6283]

@@Hellbull89 Couldn't find that anywhere, least of all the Benelli website?

[@Hellbull89]

​@@ragerider6283 yeah Benelli's websites are pretty useless. Most early reviews of the bike (2+ years old) mention the 270 degree crank.

[@ragerider6283]

@@Hellbull89 Ah ok cheers. I'll track them down.

[@captainpugwash788]

The engine is a 360, not a 270. If it was a 270, it would sound more like a 90 v-twin (which it doesn’t)

[@georgezuss2925]

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.

[@markpulling12]

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

[@zuhailishufller8046]

Isn't the 752s used a 270° crank angle. The exaust note is similar to MT-07, Continental GT.

[@markpulling12]

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

[@zuhailishufller8046]

@@markpulling12 thank you for replying mark. Very appreciate that.

[@fuzzfizz]

@@markpulling12 after looking at the spare parts manual, the crankshaft is confirmed to be a crossplane. its 270°

[@keyholeguy9371]

It sounded definitely not 360 degrees crank. Should be 270degrees.

[@jamesprice7470]

Great review mark and a great looking bike.

[@markpulling12]

Glad you liked it!

[@themoaningminnow8653]

Love the new review what would you recommend for a 125

[@markpulling12]

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

[@bikersquest]

0:37 Hugger seems to be crooked, but otherwise nice looking bike, looks like an MV Brutale

[@denisg4288]

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!

[@markpulling12]

Yes denis ... quality is definitely improving...even the jap bikes are made in other parts of Asia these days Best wishes mark

[@MrBcarrilho]

I will take mine 6 april i hope be not disappointed 😅

[@AmAm-t1g]

Nice review.. between this bike and leoncino 800 which one you prefer more? And why

[@markpulling12]

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

[@ladyjrider666]

Lovely machine. How would you differ the z650 to the ninja 650?

[@markpulling12]

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

[@captainpugwash788]

Great review Mark. Which is your favourite Benelli (and why?) out of the Leoncino 500, 800 and this bike - the 752?

[@markpulling12]

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

[@captainpugwash788]

@@markpulling12 cheers Mark. Haven’t looked much at the TRK but owners do seem to be happy with them and cover a lot of miles!

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@markpulling12 LOL. Benelli were trash in the 70's. Still haven't improved after a million owners and bankruptcies. Just tragic. Yamaha!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@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.

[@markpulling12]

@@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

[@mickieboy]

Good for the price 👍🏻

[@michaelarchangel1163]

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.

[@markpulling12]

Yes Michael agree re the hornet ...I guess you would buy this if you wanted something a bit left wing and different from the norm Cheers mark

[@shaunfleming8668]

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.

[@markpulling12]

@@shaunfleming8668 thanks Shaun ...yes it looks really good 💯...brakes are awesome and it rides very well 👍

[@norsehall309]

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 🤠.

[@markpulling12]

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

[@TomClare-k9u]

I currently ride a z650 considering swapping it for one of these is it worth it??

[@markpulling12]

Yes ...but also have a look at the likes of ktm 790 duke ...Honda hornet 750 etc etc Best wishes

[@sundukibrahim2944]

will be good to know not only pros

[@AkhtarAli-zq6xo]

Nice

[@sgtgrash]

I really like this bike, but then there's the Hornet. Benelli are going to need a bigger fly swatter... 😁

[@thodoris3790]

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?

[@markpulling12]

Hi I didn't really notice the extra weight when riding ... definitely rides nicer than the z650 though ...smother and more torque Best wishes mark

[@harrisdendromiris6124]

Hey bro, why do you ask questions which is answered in your mind before asking!

[@thodoris3790]

@@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.

[@michaelcrouch5708]

A sporty nc750?

[@Rolilasx]

Damn, that bike looks really good ! I wonder about reliability though.

[@markpulling12]

Benellis are reliable bikes .. lots of owners do 20/30 k miles with no problems best wishes mark

[@harrisdendromiris6124]

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!

[@elpobrouse2277]

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?

[@Jay_Speed]

My thoughts as well and that floating mudguard why ?

[@mikehurley5052]

Honda 750 Hornet is better value and that radiator looks vulnerable, sticks out a fair bit.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Depends what you class as value.

[@mikehurley5052]

@@Nickbaldeagle02 Honda is cheaper and build quality is great, and its not Chinese.😁

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

@@mikehurley5052 what's wrong with being Chinese?

[@mikehurley5052]

@@Nickbaldeagle02 Quality, not for me thanks.

[@paullacey2999]

Would like to hear after a few years if its reliable and not rusted away...

[@mockbattles]

Do both cylinders fire in unison?

[@markpulling12]

Yes 360 crank on these

[@mockbattles]

@@markpulling12 what’s the advantage over a single cylinder?

[@markpulling12]

@@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

[@mockbattles]

@@markpulling12 why is a pair of singles of equal displacement firing in unison smoother than a single?

[@CosmikDebriis]

Current prices.... Benelli 752s £7699. Honda CB750 Hornet £6999. Nuff said.

[@jefflambert8603]

Heavy Compared to its Rivals MT 07 , SV & Z 650s More Heavy than a Kawasaki 900RSS Even that would put me off Even though i like its Looks

[@stephenthompson6049]

Looks rather like a ducati monster, the front and the frame

[@PwnstarUK]

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.

[@giorgisyr1]

It's 2023. It needs a diet and a boost to the engine.

[@whitetribe6424]

It's probably the same as you then is it ?

[@giorgisyr1]

@@whitetribe6424 please don't regret buying it. Its good enough..for you

[@walkinginiran.]

✌👍🙏💪

[@walkinginiran.]

🥰

[@timparish172]

Nearly £800 more than the Honda Hornet - I know which I’d rather have!

[@markpulling12]

Yes big difference in price 😁

[@ccooper8785]

I think it will be a nice looking bike once they have finished the seat and the front end..🙄 😝 🤪

[@CrapKerouac]

220 Kilograms = 485 Pounds. Hefty, Benelli is the Harley-Davidson of China, they can't deliver a motorcycle that isn't overweight.

[@grtbgf]

Dont see any advantages of a 360 degree firing order, only that it acts like a thumper. Vibrations will always be a problem.

[@gabormartin2052]

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.

[@terrybrooks7140]

Hmmmm me thinks that's a cheap copy of ducati monster when it had trellis frame .will be worth naff all in a couple of years.

[@williammuir638]

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 👌 👏

[@G3A3]

yep, that's one ugly bike🧐