Built around Benda's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2024 Benda Darkflag 500 features a 496 cc (30.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53.6 HP (39.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 108.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 Darkflag 500 measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 670 mm (26.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,586 mm (62.4 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 165 km/h (103 mph).
Specific Output
108.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.85 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
670 mm (26.4 in)
Engine
Displacement496.0 ccm (30.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Power53.6 HP (39.2 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque42.0 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke53.5 x 55.2 mm (2.1 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchSlipper clutch
Performance
Top Speed165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeCradle type
Front SuspensionInverted forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Wheelbase1586 mm (62.4 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.260.0 kg (573.2 pounds)
Seat Height670 mm (26.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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