There’s little danger of MotoGB’s latest Chinese motorcycle brand going unnoticed when it lands in the UK this month. The bikes are manufactured by the Hangzhou Saturn Power Technology company, based in the Yuhang District of Hangzhou City, China, and feature some eye-catching tech and unusual designs, including an inline-four 676cc “sport cruiser” and a pair of V-twin bobbers. However, it’s the nomenclature that stands out – the marque is called Benda and its slickly styled bikes have wild names like Chinchilla and Napoleonbob…
Fun on online forums aside, though, the brand will succeed or fail on the quality of its bikes and the value they provide. The £8999 LFC700 sport cruiser certainly grabs the attention with a massive 310-section rear tyre, claimed to be the widest fitted to a production motorcycle, which should provide plenty of grip to tame the 85hp output. The cast aluminium frame even comes fitted with brand name components such as Brembo performance brakes and KYB suspension.
The Chinchilla and Napoleonbob are priced at £5199 and £5499 respectively, and have similar sharp cruiser styling, A2 licence-compatible 47bhp power outputs from their 476cc V-twin engines, and a sprinkling of interesting tech, such as belt final drive and colour LCD dashboards.
MotoGB general manager Matt Kay said: “The arrival of Benda into the UK introduces an exciting new manufacturer who is driven to explore uncharted territories and push boundaries. We hope Benda’s commitment to blazing new trails in design and technology to capture a bold sense of adventure will inspire the next generation of riders, as well as existing riders wanting something new and different.”
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