BMW R 1200 R versus Benelli 752 S

BMW R 1200 R

Naked

Benelli 752 S

Naked

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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The stylish Italo naked bike for less than 7,000 euros in the test

Benelli sends a cheap and very nice naked bike for 6,999 euros into the race. Competitors such as the Suzuki SV 650 and the Kawasaki Z650 await, but they are not that much more expensive. How the Benelli 752S... weiter

Benelli 752S im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 6.999 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

Chic look
fat sound
few frills
good tires
good brakes
good price

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length : 2.130 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 226 (max: 406 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: R2 cylinder, 4 valves/cylinder, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 754 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 76 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 269 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down suspension fork Ø 50 mm (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Adjustable central shock absorber (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double tube profile swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 - 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
2 floating brake discs with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Result

The Benelli 752S is a simple but well-made mid-range naked bike for a fair price. Racers probably won't be happy with it, but connoisseurs and bikers with the claim to want to ride something special will. Brakes, tires and chassis were convincing in the test, and the rather simple equipment also suits this machine. Maybe the Benelli 752S is even the perfect second bike for adventure bikers who don't want to push the fat BMW or anything else out of the garage every time they go for a coffee ride. Just test drive the Benelli, it's not that expensive. And two bikes are just better than just one, right?