Benelli 752s vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli 752s vs Kawasaki Z650. Benelli 752s: 77 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer figure not officially published), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli 752s
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
77 hp @ 9,000 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer figure not officially published)
185 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli 752s
6.8/10
"A striking bargain buy if you accept the support limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely striking visual presence
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely painful
−Thin dealer support network
−Resale value drops sharply
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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