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This New Chinese Cruiser Has More Useful Tech Than A Lot Of Harleys

Benda’s Rock 707 boasts self-lowering suspension, an electronic clutch, and a tech-packed 692cc V-twin.

RideApart · Sep 17

Benda Apparently Decided Motorcycles Weren’t Weird Enough, So Here’s A 1,000cc ATV

Benda already builds some seriously unusual motorcycles. Now the Chinese manufacturer is bringing that same ambition to ATVs.

RideApart · Aug 31

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

Benda’s new Chinchilla 500 takes direct aim at the Honda Rebel with more horsepower and an E-Clutch-inspired feature.

RideApart · Jul 7

Can This Chinese ATV Penetrate the US Market?

You may be familiar with Benda as a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer. Apparently, it also makes ATVs, and it’s coming to the US.

RideApart · Oct 6, 2025

Cruiser Styling With Scooter Convenience? Meet the Benda Chinchilla 350 CVT

Chinese manufacturer Benda thought it was a good idea to come up with a cruiser with the gas-and-go convenience of a scooter? Will it work, or will it flop?

RideApart · Sep 5, 2025

China's Benda Motorcycles Sets Up Shop In the US

Chinese manufacturer Benda is entering the US market under Keeway America, the company responsible for the likes of Benelli and Keeway.

RideApart · May 20, 2025

Don’t Need a 250cc Boxer-Engined Motorcycle? Here’s One Anyway

For the longest time, Chinese motorcycle brands had a bit of a reputation problem. Knockoff designs, questionable quality, and a tendency to “borrow” from the big names made it easy to dismiss them. But things have changed. Fast. Today, companies like CFMoto and QJ Motor are building real bikes with…

RideApart · May 1, 2025

This Small Cruiser From China Wants To Infiltrate US Roads

Cruisers sure aren’t what they used to be. I’ve said this again and again, but the days of massive, loud, fire-breathing V-twins being the only option in the cruiser scene are long gone. The modern cruiser world is all about being practical, approachable, and, dare I say, sensible. Look at…

RideApart · Feb 17, 2025

This Chinese Motorcycle Brand Wants To Be a Full-On Powersports Manufacturer

Up until now, the powersports industry continues to be dominated mainly by Japanese, European, and American companies. You know, big names like Yamaha, Ducati, and Polaris—each of which are top players in their own respective games. But recent years have seen the rise of Chinese manufacturers.

RideApart · Jan 2, 2025

Benda’s LFC700 Is a Weird Futuristic Cruiser

Chinese manufacturer Benda has launched its oddball cruiser, the LFC700, in France. It’s a futuristic machine with an inline-four engine.

RideApart · Jun 13, 2024