The Chinese are getting aggressive in the cruiser world—a V4 powers the all-new 2026 Benda Dark Flag 950. Right now, we’re not sure if Benda importer Keeway America will be bringing the Dark Flag 950 to the United States. Despite details being sparse, we will tell you what we know about this jaw-dropping motorcycle.
- The 2026 Benda Dark Flag 950 is powered by the Benda V4 Litre Power Platform motor. It features a DOHC valvetrain with four valves per cylinder and liquid cooling. Ever so slightly undersquare, the V4 Litre Power Platform motor develops 108 horsepower at 9000 rpm, with the 63 lb-ft torque peak arriving 2000 rpm earlier. This is about the same torque as the 999cc Indian Scout Sixty and the same horsepower as Scouts with the 1250cc SpeedPlus V-twin engine.
- The six-speed transmission is matched to a slipper-equipped clutch. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a belt final drive. Benda claims that accelerating from a standing start to 62 mph takes 3.8 seconds.
- Brembo brakes slow the Dark Flag 950. Although we don’t have the discs’ diameters, we know the radially mounted front calipers are four-piston, while the rear disc is slowed by a two-piston caliper.
- There is a solid base of electronic sophistication. In addition to defeatable ABS and traction control, the ride-by-wire Dark Flag 950 has cruise control and idle-shutdown technology. There’s also a TFT dash, tire pressure monitoring, LED lighting, and a fast-charge USB-C port.
- CST produces the tires. There are 16-inch rims at both ends. The front tire is 130 mm wide, and the rear measures 180mm across. Both tires are tubeless radials.
- The two-piece seating has contrasting stitching. When the rider views the tank, there’s an embossed, buckled leather tank strap. The ergonomics are fully feet-forward with a wide handlebar.
- No price has been announced for the 2026 Benda Dark Flag 950 in any market. The V4 cruiser will be available in five colors with different graphics treatments.
2026 Benda Dark Flag 950 Specifications
ENGINE
- Type: Benda V4 Litre Power Platform
- Displacement: 948cc
- Bore x stroke: 67 x 67.2mm
- Maximum power: 108 horsepower @ 9000 rpm
- Maximum torque: 63 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
- Compression ratio: 12.1:1
- Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 vpc
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ slipper function
- Final drive: Belt
CHASSIS
- Frame: Steel double-cradle
- Front suspension: Non-adjustable conventional fork
- Rear suspension: Spring-preload adjustable shocks.
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Tires: CST
- Front tire: 130/90-16
- Rear tire: 180/90-16
- Front brakes: Discs w/ radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers
- Rear brake: Disc w/ Brembo 2-piston caliper
- ABS: Dual-channel ABS (adjustable)
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 62.5 inches
- Seat height: 27.2 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 4.2 gallons
- Curb weight: 533 pounds
COLORS
- Glimmering White
- Obsidian Black
- Burgundy Red
- Prism Grey
- Mountain Silver
2026 Benda Dark Flag 950 Price: $TBA MSRP
