Chinese motorcycle brand Benda has just unveiled an updated version of its futuristic power cruiser. Called the LFC 700 Pro, it builds on the original model that first grabbed attention years ago when Benda rolled out a wild concept bike.
And yeah, if this thing reminds you of the Ducati Diavel, you’re definitely not alone.
The whole vibe is similar. Long, low stance, massive rear tire, and sportbike-grade hardware wrapped inside a cruiser silhouette. The difference obviously lies in price. While a Diavel sits firmly in premium territory, Benda’s approach is more about delivering that same kind of outrageous style without the eye-watering price tag.
That’s pretty much Benda’s entire playbook. The Chinese manufacturer has been building its reputation by making bikes that look far more expensive than they actually are. Over the last few years, it’s shown everything from futuristic concept machines to production cruisers loaded with premium components. The goal seems pretty clear. Turn heads first, then surprise people with the spec sheet.
And on paper, the LFC 700 Pro does both. At the center of the bike sits a 676cc inline four cylinder engine, which already makes it unusual in a cruiser segment dominated by V-twins. The liquid-cooled 16-valve motor now produces 84.4 horsepower at 10,300 rpm, which is a bump from the previous version’s 77 horsepower. Torque stays the same at 44 pound-feet, arriving at 8,000 rpm. The engine’s also been updated to meet the latest Euro 5 Plus emissions rules.
Then there’s the hardware wrapped around it. Up front you get Brembo brakes with dual 320 mm discs and four-piston radial calipers, paired with Bosch dual-channel ABS. Suspension components come from KYB, and the chassis uses an aluminum frame and swingarm, which helps keep things relatively light for a cruiser of this size.
One of the biggest upgrades on the Pro model is the rear suspension. Benda fitted a twin-chamber electronically adjustable air suspension, which lets riders tweak both damping and ride height. Seat height can be adjusted between 650 mm and 730 mm, depending on the setting.
And of course, there’s the massive rear tire. The original LFC got famous for its ridiculously wide rear rubber, and the Pro keeps that same dramatic look with a 300 mm rear tire mounted on an 18-inch wheel, paired with a 19-inch front. Funny enough, the previous version actually ran an even wider 310 mm tire, so the Pro technically scales it back slightly while still looking absolutely huge from behind.
Visually, the LFC 700 Pro still looks like something that escaped from a concept bike display. Sharp bodywork, futuristic lighting, and even secondary lights hidden along the sides of the tank give it a very sci-fi feel compared to traditional cruisers.
The bike will launch in Europe first with a starting price of 12,499 euros, which works out to roughly $13,500 before taxes and import costs. And honestly, that’s where the “discount Diavel” comparison starts to get interesting.
No, it doesn’t have the pedigree or the monster L-twin power of Ducati’s flagship power cruiser. But when you look at the spec sheet, with an inline four engine, Brembo brakes, KYB suspension, electronically adjustable suspension, and that massive rear tire, the LFC 700 Pro clearly isn’t just some cheap imitation either.
It feels more like Benda looked at the power cruiser formula and said, what if we built something just as outrageous, but made it accessible to a much wider group of riders? For people who want the wild styling of a Diavel without the Diavel price tag, this is the closest thing you can get.
Source: Benda Motorcycles
