Johnny Be Good

2023 Macbor Johnny Be Good Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Macbor's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2023 Macbor Johnny Be Good pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.5 HP (6.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.5 Nm (7 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 76.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Johnny Be Good measures 112 kg (247 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (11.79 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Macbor archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2020 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.