BMW F 850 GS versus Benelli 752 S

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Benelli

Benelli 752 S

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 7.349 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Chic look
  • fat sound
  • few frills
  • good tires
  • good brakes
  • good price
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length :
2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat :
860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight :
229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.460 mm
Length :
2.130 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
226 (max: 406 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
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: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
341 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:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
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 ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
2 floating brake discs with 4 piston radial brake calipers and ABS ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 260 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?

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.999€
  • Used (3 years old): 5.000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colors: Black, Green