Cruiser
Benda Chinchilla 500
Bigger Stance, Purer Cruising
The ultimate mid-range V-Twin cruiser experience
Chinchilla 500
The Benda Chinchilla 500 is a mid-weight cruiser powered by a 475.6cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, sold new in Canada through Benda Motor Canada and its authorized dealer.
- Engine & drivetrain: 475.6cc V-twin, 8-valve, liquid-cooled engine producing 35kW (47hp), belt final drive, with ABS and traction control (TCS) standard.
- Design: a wider cruiser stance than its bobber sibling — a 705mm seat height, 215kg curb weight and USD front fork give it a purer cruising posture.
- Buying in Canada: available through Benda Motor Canada and its authorized dealer with financing options and bookable test rides — see current colors, specs and dealer availability on this page.
Color Options
Chinchilla 500
Key Features
Modular Frame Platform
Benda builds the Chinchilla on a modular frame designed to extend and adapt — the same platform philosophy that lets one architecture carry several very different motorcycles.
475.6 cc Liquid-Cooled V-Twin
35 kW at 9000 rpm and 42 N·m at 7200 rpm from an 8-valve liquid-cooled V-twin, tuned for usable midrange rather than a peaky top end.
Belt Final Drive
A belt runs quieter than a chain, needs no lubrication and asks almost nothing of you between services — the right answer for a cruiser that gets ridden, not maintained.
USD Fork and Floating Disc
An upside-down fork with 129 mm of travel and a 320 mm floating front disc with a 4-piston caliper, with ABS and TCS as standard.
1550 mm Wheelbase
A long wheelbase and a 705 mm seat height give the Chinchilla stability at speed and confidence at a stop — big-bike presence without big-bike intimidation.
Full-Colour Round LED Display
A 3-inch round full-colour display keeps the classic cruiser silhouette while showing everything a modern rider expects.
Specifications
Chinchilla 500Engine
- Engine
- V2, 8 Valves, Liquid-Cooling
- Displacement
- 475.6cc
- Power
- 35kW (47hp) / 9000rpm
- Torque
- 42N.m / 7200rpm
- Cooling System
- Liquid-Cooling
- Fuel System
- EFI
- Transmission
- 6-Speed
- Final Drive
- Belt Drive
Chassis
- Frame
- Cradle Type Steel Frame, Aluminum Alloy Swingarm
- Front Suspension
- USD Fork, Travel 129mm
- Rear Suspension
- Dual Hydraulic Shock Absorption, Travel 65mm
- Front Brake
- 320mm Single Disc, 4×φ32mm Pistons
- Rear Brake
- 260mm Single Disc, 2×φ34mm Pistons
- Front Tire
- 150/80 R16
- Rear Tire
- 180/65 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 2220mm
- Width
- 890mm
- Height
- 1150mm
- Seat Height
- 705mm
- Wheelbase
- 1550mm
- Weight
- 215kg
- Fuel Capacity
- 16L
Electronics
- ABS
- ABS
- Traction Control
- TCS
- Display
- 3-inch Round Full-Colour LED
Additional Specifications
- Compression Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Bore × Stroke
- 69 × 63.6mm
- Clutch
- Multi-Plate, Oil-Bath, Slipper Clutch
- Ground Clearance
- 150mm
- CO₂ Emission
- 106g/km
- Fuel Consumption
- 4.5L/100km
- Homologation
- E-Mark, EU5+
Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's powered by a 475.6cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled V-twin producing about 35kW (47hp) at 9000rpm and 42N·m of torque at 7200rpm, paired with a belt final drive.
Both are mid-weight cruisers in the same displacement class, but the Chinchilla 500 uses a 475.6cc V-twin versus the Rebel's 471cc parallel-twin, and comes with ABS and traction control as standard. A dealer test ride is the best way to compare feel and ergonomics.
Its 705mm seat height and 215kg curb weight are typical for a mid-weight cruiser, making it a reasonable option for riders moving up from a smaller-displacement bike — though any rider should confirm fit and licensing requirements with a Benda dealer.
Yes — ABS and traction control (TCS) are standard equipment on the Chinchilla 500, along with a full-color LED instrument display.
The Chinchilla 500 is sold through Benda Motor Canada and its authorized dealer. Use the Book a Test Ride or Find a Dealer links on this page to locate a dealer near you in Ontario or elsewhere in Canada.