MBP bike will be distributed in India by same company as Benelli, Keeway
The M502N will be the first MBP product to be launched in India.
AARI (Adishwar Auto Ride India Pvt. Ltd.) currently retails 26 different types of bikes through 5 different manufacturers and that number will grow with the launch of Moto Bologna Passione brand originating from India Italy (owned by China). MBP will make its India debut at Auto Expo 2023 and their first product in the Indian market will be the naked bike M502N. Besides thisKeeway will launch the SR250 neoclassical bike in India at Auto Expo.
- MBP M502N is equipped with a parallel 486cc engine 51 hp, 45 Nm
- Like Benelli, Keeway, Zontes, AARI will handle the distribution
- Keeway will also unveil SR250 neoclassical bike at Auto Expo
MBP India launched, naked bike M502N: details
MBP is of Italian origin, but Chinese ownership (similar to Benelli and ) Morini motorcycle) will come to India under the umbrella of AARI and its first product will be a midsize naked bike, the M502N (to be unveiled at Auto Expo 2023).
M502N is equipped with a parallel engine, 486 cc capacity, liquid-cooled, producing 51 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 45 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm. The gearbox is a 6-speed. Suspension is provided by KYB, with preload adjustable forks and monoshock. Braking hardware is provided by J.Juan, with double discs at the front and single discs at the rear, combined with dual-channel ABS. The 120/60-ZR17 (front) and 160/60-ZR17 (rear) cast alloy rim sizes and Pirelli Angel GT tires found here are the same as the version Benelli 502C. Saddle height at 790mm and unladen, M502N weighs 198kg.
When it is launched here, it will compete with Benelli Leoncino and Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 6.
Keeway SR250: details
True to its word when it India launch, Keeway will launch its eighth product in the Indian market, with the SR250. Keeway sold SR125 neoclassical bike in India so this will most likely be a similar styled bike with a larger displacement engine.