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Napoleonbob 250
$9,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Chain drive
- Manual
- 19 kW
- Maximum power
- 25 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 249 cc
- Engine capacity
Dark Flag 500 Commander
Command the journey ahead
Darkness Has a Sound
The Sound
Hear Its Heart.
Every engine has a voice, and no spec sheet has ever managed to write one down. Turn it up, close your eyes, and let the Dark Flag 500 Commander introduce itself.
Recorded on the standard exhaust. No music, no sweetening — just the bike.
Four cylinders.
Learner legal.
A 496cc V4 in a blacked-out cruiser — and still on the LAMS list. Electronic air suspension underneath, cruise control on the bar, and a stance that has no interest in blending in.
Features
Matte black from tank to tail, a 496cc V4 underneath, and electronic air suspension taking the road out of it.
Technical data
Every published figure for the Dark Flag 500 Commander — engine, dimensions, chassis and brakes — plus the equipment fitted as standard.
Full Dark Flag 500 Commander specifications
Engine
- Type
- V4, 16 valves, Liquid-cooling
- Displacement
- 496.4cc
- Max. power
- 35kW/9500rpm
- Max. torque
- 42Nm/7300rpm
- Compression ratio
- 11.5:1
- Bore x stroke
- 53.5 x 55.2mm
- Clutch
- Multi-plate, oil-bath, slipper clutch
- Transmission
- Belt Drive
Consumption & emissions
- CO2 emission
- 140g/km
- Fuel consumption
- 5.9L/100km
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 2,330mm
- Width
- 890mm
- Height
- 1,100mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,856mm
- Seats
- 2
- Seat height
- 670-700mm
- Curb weight
- 260kg
- Ground Clearance
- 150mm
- Fuel tank capacity
- 16L
- Front tire
- 130/90 R16
- Rear tire
- 150/80 R16
Chassis & brakes
- Front suspension
- USD fork
- Rear suspension
- BENDA dual-chamber air suspension
- Suspension travel (F/R)
- 95mm/61.5mm
- Front brake
- 320mm single disc, piston diameter 2-φ30mm
- Rear brake
- 260mm single disc, piston diameter 2-φ34mm
- Frame & swingarm
- Cradle type steel frame, aluminium alloy swingarm
- Comfort
- Electronic air suspension, cruise control, idle shutdown technology
- Instrument
- TFT Display
- Safety
- ABS,TCS
Standard equipment
Rider aids & safety
- ABS
- TCS
Comfort & convenience
- Electronic air suspension
- Cruise control
- Idle shutdown technology
Instruments & controls
- TFT Display
Brakes
- Front brake: 320mm single disc, piston diameter 2-φ30mm
- Rear brake: 260mm single disc, piston diameter 2-φ34mm
Suspension & chassis
- Front suspension: USD fork
- Rear suspension: BENDA dual-chamber air suspension
- Suspension travel (F/R): 95mm/61.5mm
- Frame & swingarm: Cradle type steel frame, aluminium alloy swingarm
Wheels & tyres
- Front tire: 130/90 R16
- Rear tire: 150/80 R16
Drivetrain
- Clutch: Multi-plate, oil-bath, slipper clutch
- Transmission: Belt Drive
Standard features
- V4 Engine: High-performance four-cylinder powerplant that delivers exceptional smoothness, strong acceleration, and an unmistakable intake and exhaust noise.
- Electronic Air Suspension: Automatically adjusts to riding conditions for improved comfort, stability, and personalised ride control.
- Cruise Control: Maintains your set speed for relaxed, effortless long-distance riding.
- TFT Digital Display: View all your important information at a glance with the high resolution TFT digital display.
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Prevents wheel-lock under hard braking, so you can maintain control of your ride in tricky situations.
- Traction Control System (TCS): Significantly enhance ride safety with a system that ensures you always have the most traction in every scenario.
Which BENDA is right for you?
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Napoleonbob 500
$12,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- Manual
- 35 kW
- Maximum power
- 42 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 475.6 cc
- Engine capacity
Chinchilla 250 CVT
$9,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- CVT Automatic
- 19 kW
- Maximum power
- 25 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 249 cc
- Engine capacity
Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo
$10,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- CVT Automatic
- 25 kW
- Maximum power
- 31 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 343 cc
- Engine capacity
Chinchilla 500
$10,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- Manual
- 35 kW
- Maximum power
- 42 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 475.6 cc
- Engine capacity
Dark Flag 500 Commander
$13,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- Manual
- 35 kW
- Maximum power
- 42 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 496.4 cc
- Engine capacity
Dark Flag 950
$18,990 ride-away
- Full licence
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- Manual
- 80 kW
- Maximum power
- 85 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 948 cc
- Engine capacity
Rock 707
$15,990 ride-away
- Full licence
- Unleaded
- Belt drive
- Manual
- 54 kW
- Maximum power
- 68 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 692 cc
- Engine capacity
LFC 700
$17,990 ride-away
- Full licence
- Unleaded
- Chain drive
- Manual
- 63 kW
- Maximum power
- 60 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 676.9 cc
- Engine capacity
Questions about the Dark Flag 500 Commander
Is the BENDA Dark Flag 500 Commander LAMS approved?
Yes. The Dark Flag 500 Commander is approved under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS), so it can be ridden on a learner or provisional (restricted) motorcycle licence.
How much is the BENDA Dark Flag 500 Commander in Australia?
$13,990 ride-away. It is one national ride-away price, the same in every state. In NSW the CTP green slip is purchased separately. Build & Price shows the full breakdown for your state.
What engine does the BENDA Dark Flag 500 Commander have?
The Dark Flag 500 Commander has a 496cc engine producing 35 kW and 42 Nm of torque. Every BENDA motorcycle engine is designed, developed and built by BENDA itself.
What warranty does the BENDA Dark Flag 500 Commander come with?
Every new BENDA comes with a two-year factory warranty from the date of first retail registration. Extended warranty is available at purchase.
Where can I test ride or buy a BENDA Dark Flag 500 Commander?
Book a test ride online at bendamoto.com.au/test-ride, or visit BENDA Moto Brisbane (Albion QLD), BENDA Moto Melbourne (Hawthorn VIC), Northside Motorcycles (Artarmon NSW), Highlands Garage (Mittagong NSW). BENDA Moto Australia also delivers Australia-wide.