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Configure your Chinchilla 500 and get a state-accurate ride-away price.
Napoleonbob 250
$9,990 ride-away
- LAMS approved
- Unleaded
- Chain drive
- Manual
- 19 kW
- Maximum power
- 25 Nm
- Maximum torque
- 249 cc
- Engine capacity
Chinchilla 500
New Gen City Cruiser
Midnight Black
$10,990 ride-away
7.99% interest9.78% comparison
- Power
- 35kW
- Torque
- 42Nm
- Engine
- 475.6cc
Comfort Meets Cruiser Attitude
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 Chinchilla 500 introduce itself.
Recorded on the standard exhaust. No music, no sweetening — just the bike.
A cruiser that keeps its manners.
A 476cc V-twin driving a belt rather than a chain, twin pipes low on the right, and classic cruiser lines over thoroughly modern running gear. Learner legal, and it does not look it.
Features
Belt-driven, twin-piped, and built around a 476cc V-twin. A cruiser with nothing to prove.
Technical data
Every published figure for the Chinchilla 500 — engine, dimensions, chassis and brakes — plus the equipment fitted as standard.
Full Chinchilla 500 specifications
Engine
- Type
- V2, 8 valves, Liquid-cooling
- Displacement
- 475.6cc
- Max. power
- 35kW/9000rpm
- Max. torque
- 42Nm/7200rpm
- Compression ratio
- 11.5:1
- Bore x stroke
- 69 x 63.6mm
- Clutch
- Multi-plate, oil-bath, slipper clutch
- Transmission
- Belt Drive
Consumption & emissions
- CO2 emission
- 106g/km
- Fuel consumption
- 4.5L/100km
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 2,220mm
- Width
- 890mm
- Height
- 1,150mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,550mm
- Seats
- 2
- Seat height
- 705mm
- Curb weight
- 215kg
- Ground Clearance
- 150mm
- Fuel tank capacity
- 16L
- Front tire
- 150/80 R16
- Rear tire
- 180/65 R16
Chassis & brakes
- Front suspension
- USD fork
- Rear suspension
- Dual hydraulic shock absorption
- Suspension travel (F/R)
- 129mm/65mm
- Front brake
- 320mm single disc, piston diameter 4-φ32mm
- Rear brake
- 260mm single disc, piston diameter 2-φ34mm
- Frame & swingarm
- Cradle type steel frame, aluminium alloy swingarm
- Instrument
- TFT Display
- Safety
- ABS,TCS
Standard equipment
Rider aids & safety
- ABS
- TCS
Instruments & controls
- TFT Display
Brakes
- Front brake: 320mm single disc, piston diameter 4-φ32mm
- Rear brake: 260mm single disc, piston diameter 2-φ34mm
Suspension & chassis
- Front suspension: USD fork
- Rear suspension: Dual hydraulic shock absorption
- Suspension travel (F/R): 129mm/65mm
- Frame & swingarm: Cradle type steel frame, aluminium alloy swingarm
Wheels & tyres
- Front tire: 150/80 R16
- Rear tire: 180/65 R16
Drivetrain
- Clutch: Multi-plate, oil-bath, slipper clutch
- Transmission: Belt Drive
Standard features
- TFT Digital Display: Bright, modern screen that delivers clear ride information in all lighting conditions.
- V-Twin Engine: Strong, reliable power with a smooth delivery and a rich, traditional cruiser rumble.
- Twin Exhausts: Twin exhausts provide a strong and purposeful tone for all occasions.
- Upside-Down Front Fork: A USD fork up front for a planted, confident feel over rough city streets.
- 16-Litre Tank: A 16-litre tank over a V-twin that sips 4.5L/100km, so the stops come a long way apart.
Which BENDA is right for you?
Compare by
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 Chinchilla 500
Is the BENDA Chinchilla 500 LAMS approved?
Yes. The Chinchilla 500 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 Chinchilla 500 in Australia?
$10,990 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 Chinchilla 500 have?
The Chinchilla 500 has a 476cc 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 Chinchilla 500 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 Chinchilla 500?
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.
*Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit. Rates may vary for each customer depending on credit criteria. Rates offered may change without notice.
Payment per week shown is an estimate on a secured consumer loan arranged through JUMA Finance, for approved applicants, to finance the purchase of the Chinchilla 500 being purchased from BENDA Moto Australia, with an annual percentage rate of 7.99% over 5 years and a deposit of $500 and no balloon. The weekly figure is rounded to the nearest dollar and does not include establishment, account-keeping or other lender fees, so the actual repayment may be higher or lower. The rate and repayment are only confirmed by the lender after approval. The total amount payable is $12,780. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Comparison Rate of 9.78% is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Credit is provided by one of JUMA Finance’s panel lenders, subject to that lender’s approval criteria. JUMA Finance Pty Ltd, ACN: 675 414 392 is an authorised Credit Representative CRN #561160 of National Finance Connections Pty Ltd ACN: 661 296 457 Australian Credit Licence #543046. BENDA Moto Australia does not provide credit.