Benelli 752 S versus Triumph Trident 660

Benelli 752 S

Naked

Triumph Trident 660

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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Cheap naked bike with triple in the test

The new Triumph Trident 660 is a mid-range naked bike and will most likely shake it up. Compared to competitors such as the Yamaha MT-07, Suzuki SV 650 and Kawasaki Z 650, it offers a three-cylinder and costs 7,645 euros. We have the new Trident 660... weiter

Triumph Trident 660 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 6.999 €

RRP 8.145 €

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:

Precise chassis
Light and manoeuvrable
Great 3-cylinder with character, sound and plenty of power
beautiful two-part cockpit and easy operation
good facilities and good value for money

Cons:

manageable performance

Cons:

Pillion comfort
only conditionally suitable for travel
a little too short translated
Rear suspension a bit too tight

Dimensions & Weight

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

Wheelbase: 1.401 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 189 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: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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

Performance: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 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:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock central strut with lever deflection and adjustable spring preload (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm

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

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, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 255 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

Fun! That is the key word that has stuck with us. The new Trident 660 feels like a down-ribbed street triple, but the gap isn't really big. The power of the 660 3-cylinder is impressive, but not scary. The whole bike is accessible, easy to ride and operate. You could almost say it's a perfect entry-level bike, but that doesn't do the Trident justice! It will also convince experienced bikers and is in the trend of downsizing, which is getting over more and more riders.

The Trident is available in the four colors "Crystal White", "Sapphire Black", "Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice" and "Silver Ice Diablo Red". The last two double colour variants cost 100 Euros extra. The machine can be equipped with various packages and accessories. There is also a Quickshifter (319 €), heating handles (235 €), A2 throttle kit (130 €) and various other parts(see configurator).

The test machine was kindly provided by the Triumph Flagship Store Q-Bike in Hamburg.