Built around Benda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2024 Benda Chinchilla 500 utilizes a 475.6 cc (29 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 8,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 98.6 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (7,600 rpm) and peak power (8,800 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Chinchilla 500 measures 198 kg (437 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 705 mm (27.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,550 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).
Specific Output
98.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.22 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,600–8,800 rpm
Standover Height
705 mm (27.8 in)
Engine
Displacement475.6 ccm (29.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8800 RPM
Torque42.0 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) @ 7600 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 63.6 mm (2.7 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchSlipper clutch
Performance
Top Speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeCradle type
Front SuspensionInverted forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Wheelbase1550 mm (61.0 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre150/80-16
Rear Tyre180/65-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Seat Height705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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