Eicma 2018: Benelli unveil 752S naked middleweight

Updated: 07 November 2018

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Benelli have unveiled an exciting new sporty naked middleweight at Eicma 2018 in Milan.

The Benelli 752S uses a 750cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine making 75bhp (the same as a Suzuki SV650X), wrapped in a slick-looking steel-trellis frame.

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The Benelli also gets 320mm twin Brembo brakes at the front and 50mm Marzocchi forks with 117mm of travel, suggesting it will handle and stop very well indeed. It also gets a colourful dash which includes a gear indicator, fuel level and engine temperature.

Alongside the 752S, Benelli have also unveiled a concept for a Leoncino 800 using the same engine. The Benelli 752S is due in dealerships in summer 2019, there’s no word yet on price.

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By Ben Clarke

Deputy Head of Digital (Motorcycling), Ben Clarke began riding (legally) at 21-years-old when he passed his direct access one month before shipping his Yamaha XT660 R to Miami and embarking on a 13,500-mile tour of the USA and Central America. He's worked at MCN for the last six years, riding everything from super nakeds and superbikes to small-capacity electrics and scooters across several continents. In more recent years, he's worked closely with the bike kit team to bring you all the latest news and reviews about the bike-related products we all use every day.