EICMA 2018: REPORT 1: BENELLI

Benelli had on display a new Benelli 725S at the 76^th edition of the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA) in Milan, Italy from November 6 to November 11, 2018. 

With the new Benelli 752S, the historic brand from Pesaro in Italy returned to be the main player in the segment of medium-powered naked bikes. The frame of the new Benelli 752S uses a steel tube trellis to support the new two-cylinder, liquid-cooled twin-cylinder, with twin-shaft distribution. The engine produces 77 hp at 8,500 rpm, while the peak torque is 67 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Many components are made by celebrated Italian companies. The fork is a Marzocchi upside-down 50 mm, while the brakes are Brembo. The 752S was displayed with other Benelli models.

Benelli also unveiled a concept large capacity version of their Leoncino 500 at show. The Benelli Leoncino 800 has a new steel trellis frame and shares the same liquid-cooled, 750cc parallel-twin engine found in the naked Benelli 752S.