[Moto] Vive la Moto pickups: MBP M502N

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As we already told you about the MITT 530 TT Adventure, Vive la Moto, the Madrid International Motorcycle Show, showed some other camouflaged novelty. It is the MBP M502N and, despite a name that is more reminiscent of a prototype than a production model, it marks a before and after for the Asian conglomerate Qianjiang (QJ).

If this Chinese giant doesn't sound familiar to you, you should know that it owns brands such as Benelli or Keeway and that it stands as the second largest motorcycle company in China, only behind CF Moto (2018 data). In this case (as you can see in the photographs) MBP is a sub-brand of Keeway itself with which the Chinese conglomerate wants to make the leap to mid-displacement motorcycles with a more than evident evolution in the quality of materials and performance. of the motorcycle itself.

A simple glance is enough to understand the qualitative leap. As far as design is concerned, this MBP M502N has an aggressive style, with very sharp lines that underline the sporty character of this model. To this are added details such as a front lighting system that is very reminiscent of the one used in the new Suzuki Katana. Everything indicates that it has LED technology, including the indicators.

 

On a mechanical level, this MBP M502N is powered by a 486cc twin-cylinder block, cooled by water and fueled by electronic injection. In the photograph you can see 'Powered by Keeway', which could indicate that said brand could also be preparing a mid-displacement model equipped with this engine. In any case, it produces a power of 47 CV at 8,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 45 Nm at 6,750 rpm, ideal for A2 license holders.

Its cycle part to be supported by a tubular steel frame with a series of ornaments in its central part. As for the suspensions, it relies on an inverted fork and a rear monoshock absorber, both provided by the specialist KYB. For its part, the brake team is in charge of the specialist Nissin, with 300 mm discs in the front and a single 240 mm disc in the rear. Of course, it will have an ABS system on both trains signed by Bosch. Some 17-inch wheels fitted with tires in sizes 120/70-17 and 160/60-17 complete the cycle part of the MBP M502N.

By dimensions, its 790 mm seat height make it accessible to the vast majority of the biker public. Likewise, its 197 kg dry (to which the 17 liters of its tank should be added) will not match it on a particularly heavy motorcycle, although it will not be one of the lightest in the segment either. Finally, the digital instrumentation provides the pilot with all the information he needs.

 

Link: https://www.formulamoto.es/novedades/mbp-m502n-vive-la-moto-2022/316331.html