Mash isn’t a household name in the US, and that’s not surprising. The French motorcycle brand is mostly known in Europe, where it built its reputation offering affordable small-displacement retro bikes—often styled like classic British or Japanese machines, but built in China.
That formula has worked well for them. By blending Euro-centric styling with low-cost Asian manufacturing, Mash has carved out a niche for riders looking to get on two wheels without spending a fortune.
Now, it's stepping into new territory. The GT 750 is its most ambitious model yet, and it marks a noticeable shift from simple retro commuters to something with more touring intent. Essentially a rebadged KR750 from Chinese manufacturer Jedi Motor, the GT 750 is proof that Mash wants to play in bigger leagues, both figuratively and literally.
At first glance, it’s hard to miss the styling cues. The GT 750 looks like a full-on grand tourer, with sharp, angular bodywork, integrated panniers, and a large windscreen. Visually, it sits somewhere between a BMW R 1250 RT and a scaled-down sport-tourer. I think it looks a little awkward, but the intent is clear: this bike is made for covering miles, not just posing at cafes.
Under the bodywork is a 730cc parallel twin that makes 74.8 horsepower at 8,500 rpm—not earth-shattering, but enough to get you up to speed on the freeway. The engine is liquid-cooled and chain-driven, but there’s no word yet on torque figures. That said, considering the class, it should be somewhere in the 45–50-pound-feet range. The bike weighs around 606 pounds, which is pretty heavy considering the displacement, and the seat sits at just over 30.7 inches, which should make it approachable for most riders.
Component-wise, the GT 750 seems to be punching above its price bracket. It comes with an adjustable inverted fork, twin 300 mm Brembo front discs, a single 260 mm rear disc, Bosch ABS, and Michelin Road 6 tires. The chassis is a double-beam aluminum alloy frame, and dimensions come in at 82.3 inches long, 38.6 inches wide, and 53.3 inches tall.
That’s a decent spec sheet, all things considered. But this is all on paper. We don’t know how it rides yet. We don’t know how well the suspension’s tuned, how smooth the fueling is, or how the brakes feel under load. We also don’t know how it’ll hold up to real-world use over time. And with a sticker price of 11,999 euros, or about $13,000 USD, it’s not cheap. Heck, it’s even more expensive than the likes of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660, Yamaha Tracer 7, and Kawasaki Versys 650.
So yeah, while the GT 750 looks decent on paper, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t live in a vacuum. Its spec sheet puts it in direct competition with some very well-established bikes in the touring and sport-touring segment. These aren’t just familiar names; they’re proven platforms with strong dealer networks, better brand recognition, and well-documented performance.
That makes Mash’s entry a tough sell unless it dramatically overdelivers in real-world use. Specs alone won’t be enough to win over buyers at this price point. Still, it’s an interesting signal from Mash (and from Chinese manufacturers like Jedi Motor) that they’re aiming higher. Whether that ambition turns into a genuinely competitive tourer remains to be seen.
Source: Mash Motorcycles
