BENELLI 750 Sei (1974-1975) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1974, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 750 Sei, a six-cylinder motorcycle in its second production year. The bike packed the same characteristics as the previous one without any changes whatsoever.

The Benelli Sei was a series of motorcycles manufactured by Benelli and masterminded by Alejandro de Tomaso from 1973 until 1989. The motorcycles were available in 750 and 900cc displacements, while the 750cc model was the first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, like wire-spoke wheels, a three-into-three exhaust system with three silencers mounted on each side, a chromed front fender, a round headlight upfront, and a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail.

The bike was built around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, comprised of a Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted Sebac shock absorbers on the rear.

As for the braking power, the bike packed two 300 mm brake discs tied to dual-piston calipers on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, offering optimum braking power.

In the power department, the 1974 Benelli 750 Sei had its heartbeat set by a 748cc four-stroke six-cylinder air-cooled engine, boasting 76 hp at 9,000 rpm. A five-speed manual gearbox with a wet clutch redirected the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 204 kph (127 mph).