Would you like to see the Benelli 752S in the Philippines?
A muscular beast set out to rival the Ducati Monster.
Benelli, a Chinese-owned motorcycle manufacturer with Italian roots, has quite an extensive range of motorcycles in the Philippine market. Known for their stylish and affordable entry level options, some of Benelli’s most popular bikes include the Leoncino 500, a retro-styled scrambler that boasts impressive performance and an unmistakable exhaust note, and the TRK 502, a capable adventure tourer that can go the distance in style and comfort.
Among these two popular big bikes, Benelli’s local lineup is also occupied by the 502C, a modern power cruiser that bears a striking resemblance to the Ducati X-Diavel S. Smaller bikes such as the TNT 302S and the TNT 135 are also available, and serve as pretty good beginner motorcycles. In Europe however, bigger and badder Benellis are available. Bikes like the Leoncino 800 and the 752S which are meant to rival major players such as the Ducati Monster and the Triumph Street Twin, are pretty dominant in the European sphere. These big bikes from Benelli have in fact begun trickling into the Asian market, with Malaysia being the first to get a taste of the action with the launch of the 752S.
Initially debuting in the global market in 2018, the 2021 iteration of the Benelli 752S is priced at RM 37,888, or the equivalent of P449,000. For Malaysia, the bike comes in 3 colorways: red, black, and classic Benelli green. Right off the bat, we can see that this bike has been priced extremely competitively, especially considering the bikes it’s targeting. If it does indeed launch in the Philippines, it’ll make for stiff competition against the CFMoto 700 CL-X, which, despite packing a slightly smaller punch, carries an affordable price tag of just P369,800.
Now, moving on to the details of the bike, the 2021 Benelli 752S comes powered with a 750cc, 4-stroke, parallel-twin engine. Equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, the 752S pumps out a healthy 75 hp and 67 Nm of torque, putting it squarely in the territory of middleweight big bikes in the market. Suspension components come from premium Italian suspension specialists, Marzocchi, and provide adjustable front and rear shocks for the 752S. If and when this bike launches in the Philippines, it will surely make for a strong addition to Benelli’s lineup of bikes, which is currently dominated by the 500-class bikes in its roster.
Tagged Under
Related Articles
-
Would you like to see the Kymco DTX 125 in the Philippines? / News
Kymco has launched the DTX 125 adventure scooter in Europe. We think it would make a decent runabout in Manila’s busy roads.
-
Suzuki updates the GSX-R range of sportbikes in the international market. / News
Suzuki has given the GSX-R1000, GSX-R750, and GSX-R600 minor updates for the 2022 model year.
-
Kawasaki bestows some minor updates on the 2022 Vulcan S / News
Kawasaki has updated the Vulcan S in the European market. This means that we could soon see the updated version hit the local market.
-
Moto Guzzi unveils all-new V100 Mandello / News
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi has pulled the wraps off its latest creation, the V100 Mandello sport-tourer.
-
Benelli to stir up entry-level sportbike segment with Tornado 252R / News
Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Benelli has launched the Tornado 252R sportbike in the Chinese market. The bike is expected to enter the global market soon.
Latest News
-
CFMOTO launch the 250 CL-X, a shrunken 700 with one less cylinder / News
The 250 CL-X was officially launched in China, with speculation of a 300 CL-X said to be in the books.
-
Parts shortages in Japan have resulted in delays of the new Kawasaki Z900RS SE / News
Kawasaki has reported that production of the new Z900RS SE retro-style bike will be delayed due to parts shortages caused by the ongoing global pandemic.
-
Would you like to see the Kymco DTX 125 in the Philippines? / News
Kymco has launched the DTX 125 adventure scooter in Europe. We think it would make a decent runabout in Manila’s busy roads.