70.7 hp / 52 kW
Power
55 Nm
Torque
254 kg
Weight
598.5 ccm
Displacement
180 km/h
Top Speed
The 2027 Benda Dark Flag 600 Ultra EC is the middle model in Benda's V4 cruiser range. Its newly designed 598.5 cc V4 produces 70.7 hp and 55 Nm, complemented by the BEC Mk III electronic clutch, twin-chamber air suspension with a 680 to 730 mm seat height and belt drive. It weighs 254 kg ready to ride, and an A2 version with 35 kW has been announced.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
| Changes | Compared with the Dark Flag 500 Commander: newly designed V4 with 598.5 instead of 496.4 cc, 70.7 instead of 47.6 hp and 55 instead of 42 Nm, short-stroke (63 x 48 instead of 53.5 x 55.2 mm), new twin-spar frame (3.5 kg lighter, 40 per cent stiffer), central intake, twin-chamber air suspension, BEC Mk III electronic clutch, 254 instead of 260 kg. |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Cruiser riders looking for a free-revving V4 instead of a V-twin, A2 licence holders, riders who want a low seat |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | V4, liquid-cooled, 16 valves, short-stroke |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 598.5 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 x 48 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12,2:1 |
| Power | 70.7 hp |
| Power (kW) | 52 kW |
| Power at RPM | 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 55 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 8,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Toothed belt |
| Clutch | Benda Electronic Clutch BEC Mk III (electronically actuated clutch, lever retained for manual use) |
Performance
| Top Speed | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-Weight | 0.3 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Twin-spar frame, steel swingarm |
| Front Fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Shock | Second-generation air suspension with two air chambers, automatic raising and lowering |
| Electronic Suspension | Yes |
| E-Suspension Type | Twin-chamber rear air suspension that raises the bike to ride height on start-up and lowers it when parked |
Brakes
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | ABS |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 730 mm |
| Seat Height (Low) | 680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,588 mm |
| Wet Weight | 254 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L |
| Length | 2,320 mm |
| Width | 907 mm |
| Height | 1,108 mm |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 180/65-16 |
| Front Wheel | 16 in |
| Rear Wheel | 16 in |
| Spoke Wheels | No |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Traction Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No |
| Front Radar | No |
| Rear Radar | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | Round TFT display on the handlebar plus additional display in the tank (coolant temperature, fuel level) |
| Connectivity | USB-A and USB-C sockets |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED projector headlight |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | 2027 (Europe), exact date to be confirmed |
| Colors | Cast Green, Mecha Black, Stella Grey (France and Benelux initially Mecha Black only) |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| A2 Power | 35 kW |
| Market Note | European price not yet announced. Sold in China as the Black Flag 600 since summer 2026: Ultra EC CNY 36,800, Pro CNY 32,800 (conventional clutch, conventional shocks, 700 mm seat height). Only the Ultra EC is coming to Europe for now. Top speed 180 km/h according to Chinese data. In China twin front discs with radial four-piston calipers, no details yet for Europe. A2 version with 35 kW (47.6 hp) announced. Side stand cut-off as standard. |
| Confirmation Source | Benda presentation at EICMA 2026 (Milan, November 2026) |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- V4 engine in a mid-size cruiser, electronic clutch, air suspension with automatic lowering, low seat from 680 mm, A2 version, cruise control and traction control as standard
Weaknesses
- High weight (254 kg), peak figures only at high revs, European price and date still open, young brand with a thin dealer network
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