Auto Expo 2023: Benda Dark Flag V4 Unveiled: Expected Launch and Price in India

Through Aadishwar Auto Ride India (AARI), China's Benda Motorcycles will come to India later this year. The firm previewed its new product at the Auto Expo 2023. The Benda Dark Flag V4 cruiser is a prominent model on exhibit. The new product was presented in China in November of last year, and sales are scheduled to begin in June 2023 in that country. Later this year is when this cruiser bike is anticipated to land in India.

The Benda Dark Flag offers a budget-friendly V-type four-cylinder engine. The cruiser's 496 cc liquid-cooled V4 engine produces a peak torque of 42 Nm at 7,500 rpm and 52.8 bhp at 10,000 rpm. A 6-speed gearbox is connected to the engine. The bike is heavy, weighing in at 231 kg.

The Benda Dark Flag is distinctive due to its unique slender shape. The model has the following dimensions: 2,330 mm long, 907 mm wide, and 1,110 mm tall. The 1,575 mm wheelbase is rather long. The appearance is appealing and has several standout features, including a 16-litre teardrop-shaped fuel tank, vertically stacked twin exhausts, and an LED headlight.

The Dark Flag also has an air suspension, which is a significant feature. This will be a first-of-its-kind feature on a motorcycle and is often found on luxury vehicles. USD front forks and twin rear shock absorbers are additional pieces of gear. At the front and back, there is only a single disc for braking, and there is no dual-channel ABS. The bike has 16-inch wheels, a front tyre with a 130-section tread, and a rear tyre with a larger 150-section tread.

The second half of the year is when Benda is predicted to arrive in India. AARI will locally assemble these motorcycles there. The new line of high-end motorcycles can be priced under Rs 8 lakh.