Benelli India announces launch of Hungarian motorcycle brand Kiway

Although Keyway originated in Hungary, the brand is now owned by China’s Qianjiang Group, the parent company of Benelli.


The styling of the Keyway cruiser will be inspired by the K-Lite series sold in certain global markets
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The styling of the Keyway cruiser will be inspired by the K-Lite series sold in certain global markets

Benelli India is all set to launch its sister motorcycle brand Kiway with a new cruiser motorcycle. European registered motorcycle brand Keyway is also owned by China’s Qianjiang Group, which is Benelli’s parent company. Now, Benelli India has released a teaser video announcing the launch of a Hungarian motorcycle on its social media channels. Although Keeway originated in Hungary, it is now owned by China’s QJ Group. What we can expect is a 500 cc cruiser, with a design based on the existing Keyway K-Lite 125 but powered by the 500 cc, parallel-twin engine that is used in the Benelli 502c. The price is expected to be around Rs 5 lakh.

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The 500cc Keyway cruiser is likely to have the same design language as the existing K-Lite range of keyway cruisers sold in the international markets.

The teaser video released by Benelli India carries the text “Hungarian Supremacy on the Way” which hints that the new bike is indeed likely to be from sister brand Kyway. While the teaser doesn’t reveal which model will be launched, it is likely to be a 500 cc cruiser, powered by the same Benelli 500 cc parallel-twin motor that makes 46.8 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 46 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. makes. , The Keyway 500cc cruiser, however, may share more than just the engine with the Benelli 502c, as sharing more components will help Benelli India achieve economies of scale in the Indian market.

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The new Keyway 500cc cruiser is expected to be launched on May 17, 2022, and will compete against the likes of Kawasaki Vulcan S, and Benelli 502C of its own family. More details on specifications, features and prices are expected when the new Keyway brand is launched.

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