Benda is expanding its cruiser line with the Rock 707, a model whose engineering specification is more notable than its traditional bobber silhouette. Its liquid-cooled 692cc V-twin has eight valves and is listed at 54kW (73PS) at 9,000rpm, with 68Nm arriving at 6,500rpm. Bore and stroke measure 80 x 68.8mm, while compression is 11.5:1. A six-speed gearbox sends the drive to the belt final drive.

The BEC MK-III electronic clutch is designed to manage moving off, gear changes and coming to a stop without the rider using the lever. Benda has not eliminated conventional control, though: the Rock 707 retains a handlebar clutch lever for manual operation. In broad functional terms, the system sits alongside Yamaha’s Y-AMT and Honda’s E-Clutch, while the Benda specification adds dual-motor redundancy and a slipper function.

Air suspension changes the seat height

The unusual chassis feature is behind the engine. The Rock 707 replaces conventional twin shocks with two dual-chamber electronic air-suspension units. Benda says they can lower the motorcycle automatically as it comes to a standstill and raise it again once the bike is moving. The stated adjustment range is 30mm. Seat height is listed as 705mm nominally, with low and high positions of 690mm and 720mm.

That approach is distinct from the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special’s height-changing system. Harley-Davidson uses electronic spring-preload adjustment there, rather than air suspension. Benda has not yet explained whether the Rock 707’s system provides separate settings for sportier riding or relaxed cruising, or whether it adapts to different rider weights and luggage loads.

The motorcycle has a steel tube frame and aluminium swingarm, along with an upside-down fork. Braking is handled by a 320mm single front disc with a radial four-piston, 32mm caliper, and a 260mm rear disc with a radial two-piston, 34mm caliper. ABS and TCS are included. Other listed equipment comprises cruise control, electronic throttle, a 3.6-inch colour TFT with 800-nit brightness and a 120-degree viewing angle, plus USB and Type-C charging. Overall dimensions are 2256 x 850 x 1100mm and wheelbase is 1550mm. Curb weight is 235kg, with a 16-litre fuel tank.

Benda lists Knight Black, Sandy Gray, Windy White and Armor Green for the European Rock 707, while warning that colour availability can differ between countries. Pricing has not been announced. Constantin Heinemann, Head of Marketing Europe at BENDA Motor Europe, said the model combines the character and proportions expected of a cruiser with technology intended to alter the riding experience.