Cruisers certain aren’t what they was. I’ve stated this many times, however the days of huge, loud, fire-breathing V-twins being the one choice within the cruiser scene are lengthy gone. The fashionable cruiser world is all about being sensible, approachable, and, dare I say, wise. Take a look at bikes just like the Honda Insurgent, the CFMoto CLC, and sure, even the Harley-Davidson X440, a motorbike I believe ought to completely make its approach to the US.
Now, let’s speak about Benda. When you’re not acquainted, Benda is a Chinese language motorbike model that’s been making waves with some fascinating, out-of-the-box designs. They’re not simply cranking out cookie-cutter bikes however as a substitute pushing some distinctive machines into the market. A few of their notable fashions embody the LFC700, a futuristic muscle cruiser with a large 310 rear tire, and the Darkflag, a wild tackle a V4-powered cruiser.
And now, they’ve acquired one thing new: the Napoleonbob 500. And sure, it’s a bizarre title. However let’s break it down.
Photograph by: Benda Bikes
Napoleon Bonaparte wasn’t the most important man round, however he was a robust, strategic, and formidable chief. May that be what Benda goes for with this new bobber? Small in stature however massive in presence? Let’s take a more in-depth look.
The Benda Napoleonbob 500 is powered by a 475.6cc liquid-cooled V-twin that makes 47 horsepower and 31 pound-feet of torque. It’s acquired a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch, which means clean shifts and fewer wheel hop underneath onerous downshifts—significantly helpful for rookies, too.
Suspension-wise, you get telescopic forks up entrance with 100 millimeters of journey. Don’t let the fork covers idiot you—this factor isn’t rocking some distinctive hossack or telelever—it’s only a good old style telescopic fork beneath some fancy-looking plastics. In the meantime, on the again, it will get a preload-adjustable monoshock with an extremely quick 30 millimeters of stroke. The brakes are first rate, with a 320-millimeter disc within the entrance and a 260-millimeter disc within the rear. Lastly, the bobber rolls on 16-inch wheels with some chunky rubber—150/80 within the entrance and 180/65 within the again.
Photograph by: Benda Bikes
Photograph by: Benda Bikes
The retro-inspired bobber will get a floating central instrument pod with a TFT colour show, an LED headlight, and illuminated buttons. It ideas the scales at 473 kilos moist, which isn’t too unhealthy for a motorbike on this class.
However right here’s the kicker. Benda’s providing the Napoleonbob 500 at a price ticket of simply $6,399. That’s proper within the candy spot the place Chinese language motorbike manufacturers prefer to play—providing extra bang for the buck than the big-name manufacturers. However right here’s the true query: Can Benda’s aggressive pricing and respectable spec sheet lure prospects away from extra established names?
Solely time will inform.
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