Benelli 752 S versus Kawasaki Z 650

Benelli 752 S

Naked

Kawasaki Z 650

Naked

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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Is 48 hp enough? Differences between the 2020 model and its predecessor

The Kawasaki Z650 has been one of the best-selling motorcycles in Germany for years. For the 2020 model year, Kawasaki has given the mid-range naked bike a few updates. What these are and how the current model differs from its predecessor... weiter

Kawasaki Z650 - Test der A2-Version mit 48 PS

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

Built von 2017 bis 2024~

RRP 6.999 €

RRP 7.645 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

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

Pros:

Cons:

manageable performance

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.055 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 187 kg

Engine

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

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 68 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 66 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 357 km

Chassis

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

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm telescopic fork (travel 125 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

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?

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Kawasaki Z650 vintage 2020 is a simple but well-made motorcycle. This can be seen .B the conventional telefork or the lack of technical features, which are now standard from the upper middle class (Z900). But it is also a lot cheaper.

The Z650 is a rather small machine. Pilots from 1.85m may feel out of place, which is an individual thing. We recommend a seat test for larger drivers. For smaller riders, however, the Z650 is a feast and highly recommended. But two of them get a bit tight, but that's similar with competitor bikes. The passenger has no handles, only a holding strap. Ergo: It's enough to get to the Baggersee, but from Hamburg to Munich it's exhausting for two.

Overall, the new Z650 is a successful machine. The updates have done the motorcycle well, it looks fresher and rides fast and agile and conveys enormous driving fun. The test machine was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.