Benelli-based Harley-Davidson X 500 goes on sale in China

TusharK · 20th April 2023, 16:24

Harley-Davidson and China-based QJMotor have launched yet another bike in the Chinese market. The new model is called the X 500 and it joins the X 350, which made its debut last month.

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The Harley-Davidson X 500 is based on the Benelli Leoncino 500. It features a round LED headlamp with a single-pod instrument console, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a short tail section with a single-piece stepped seat.

The X 500 is powered by the same 500cc, parallel-twin engine as the Leoncino 500. It makes 47 BHP and 46 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

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The X 500 comes equipped with an adjustable upside-down fork up front with an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and features disc brakes at both ends supported by dual-channel ABS.

Link to Team-BHP News

aravind.anand · 20th April 2023, 16:47

Looks as if someone forgot to assemble the tail lamp onto the rear. Looks very incomplete. And the Benelli borrowed high-revving short stroke motor would be a shock to riders expecting a Harley Davidson's laid-back experience, right?

20th April 2023, 16:24	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,275 Thanked: 55,897 Times	Benelli-based Harley-Davidson X 500 goes on sale in China Harley-Davidson and China-based QJMotor have launched yet another bike in the Chinese market. The new model is called the X 500 and it joins the X 350, which made its debut last month. The Harley-Davidson X 500 is based on the Benelli Leoncino 500. It features a round LED headlamp with a single-pod instrument console, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a short tail section with a single-piece stepped seat. The X 500 is powered by the same 500cc, parallel-twin engine as the Leoncino 500. It makes 47 BHP and 46 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The X 500 comes equipped with an adjustable upside-down fork up front with an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and features disc brakes at both ends supported by dual-channel ABS. Link to Team-BHP News
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20th April 2023, 16:47	#2
aravind.anand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Madras <-> Cbe Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 5,689 Times View My Garage	Re: Benelli-based Harley-Davidson X 500 goes on sale in China Looks as if someone forgot to assemble the tail lamp onto the rear. Looks very incomplete. And the Benelli borrowed high-revving short stroke motor would be a shock to riders expecting a Harley Davidson's laid-back experience, right?
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