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Enrico Punsalang

Benda Wants Honda’s Lunch Money With Its New E-Clutch-Equipped 500cc Cruiser

There are basically two ways to poke the bear that is an industry giant. You either show up with something completely bonkers that nobody asked for, or you squint real hard at what already works and go, “yeah, I can do that… but spicier and cheaper.”

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Benda is very clearly choosing option two, and the updated Chinchilla 500 is screaming that from the rooftops. This Chinese cruiser just got a glow-up, a power bump, and even an automated clutch setup that looks suspiciously like Honda’s E-Clutch wearing a fake mustache.

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