At the CIMA (Chongqing International Motorcycle Expo) opening on September 19th, BENDA unveiled a suite of all-new powertrain platforms. The reveal not only underscores the company’s intensified commitment to powertrain R&D and product diversification, but also highlights Chinese motorcycle manufacturing’s advancing capabilities as it competes on a global stage.
Powering tomorrow’s bikes: a multi-route technology roadmap
BENDA’s display introduced three representative engine families that map the brand’s technical direction. The architecture is intentionally modular: future applications are expected to span pure-combustion, hybrid and electrified drivetrains.
High-revving 550cc inline-four engine: focused on specific output
The new 550cc inline-four engine is a high-revving unit engineered for greater power density. Key features include a redesigned, high-flow intake tract that increases air mass flow and enables higher engine output. The engine uses an electronic throttle to precisely control throttle opening and to optimize torque delivery across the full rev range. This approach improves emissions performance while enhancing drivability and long-term reliability.
700cc horizontally opposed engine: stability and durability
The 700cc horizontally opposed engine employs a DOHC layout for smoothness and low NVH. It incorporates an advanced ceramic cylinder surface coating technology with surface hardness up to ~1500 HV (compared with ~400 HV for conventional metal finishes). This treatment significantly reduces metal-to-metal contact, lowering wear rates by an estimated from 60 to 80% and enabling component operation at temperatures up to 450°C which is well beyond traditional material limits. Built on a modular powertrain architecture, this boxer unit is designed to accommodate hybridization: the platform can be configured for pure-electric, conventional internal-combustion, or parallel hybrid output, enabling a balanced tradeoff between efficiency and performance.
1700cc inline-six engine: structural crankcase, refined lubrication and EM-DCT integration
BENDA’s new 1700cc inline-six engine features a load-bearing (structural) crankcase design that reduces overall frame weight while increasing chassis rigidity and vehicle stability. A closed water-jacket cooling system enhances block stiffness and stabilizes combustion. The engine adopts a separated oil reservoir (split-sump) approach that improves transmission efficiency and avoids unnecessary oil splash onto gears and the crank at high speeds, extending oil life and reliability. This package is expected to be paired with a new EM-DCT (electromagnetically actuated dual-clutch transmission), delivering smoother, more efficient power transfer. Deployed in luxury tourers, this high-end powertrain combination aims to set a benchmark for powerful, controllable performance and long-distance comfort, while offering broad applicability across other model lines.
Looking ahead
BENDA will continue to develop its modular hybrid platform and advance multi-cylinder engine technology. Starting from its core strength in cruisers, the company plans to broaden its model range and keep introducing imaginative, technically robust products that respond to global demand for high performance, new energy solutions, and diverse vehicle choices.
