Mid-capacity motorcycle enthusiasts have two new distinct flavors to evaluate. At EICMA, Benda pulled the wraps off the Vinster 700 neo-retro roadster alongside its off-piste twin, the Vinster X 700 scrambler. Both machines share identical bones. Yet they cater to entirely different riding intentions—one built for clean urban street carving, the other stripped down and kitted for dirt trails.
Underneath the tank sits the heart of the package: a 691.66cc, liquid-cooled, 65-degree V-twin mill. It churns out 72.39 hp at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. Power transfers to the rear wheel through a six-speed gearbox paired with an assist and slipper clutch to temper hard downshifts. Riders get contemporary cabin essentials as standard on both trims, including a clear TFT display alongside twin USB-A and USB-C charging ports for mobile navigation devices.
The mechanical commonalities end where the styling and running gear take over.
The base Vinster 700 sticks to classic roadster geometry. Designers gave it a sculpted teardrop fuel tank, a flat bench seat, and a clean aluminium single-sided swingarm that leaves the rear wheel fully exposed. Twin silencers tuck tightly beneath the tail section to preserve low-slung lines. Rolling stock consists of 17-inch spoked rims at both ends, keeping the seat height accessible at 830 mm and holding kerb weight at 195 kg.
Shift to the Vinster X 700, and the motorcycle toughens up noticeably. Benda swapped the front rim for a larger 19-inch spoked wheel wrapped in knobbier, deep-tread rubber to claw through unpaved terrain. Up top, the scrambler mounts a high-set front mudguard, protective handguards, a rugged engine guard, a compact windscreen over the headlamp cowl, and a utility luggage rack bolted directly over the fuel tank.
Because of the revised chassis stance and longer leg, seat height jumps 35 mm to a tall 865 mm. The extra structural armor and hardware also add 5 kg, bringing total kerb weight to an even 200 kg. Benda additionally lists an optional modular side bag for touring duties.
| Specification | Benda Vinster 700 | Benda Vinster X 700 |\n| :--- | :--- | :--- |\n| Engine Displacement | 691.66cc V-twin | 691.66cc V-twin |\n| Peak Power | 72.39 hp @ 9,000 rpm | 72.39 hp @ 9,000 rpm |\n| Peak Torque | 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |\n| Front Wheel Size | 17-inch spoked | 19-inch spoked |\n| Seat Height | 830 mm | 865 mm |\n| Kerb Weight | 195 kg | 200 kg |
AirNews tracking shows that while the middleweight twin format enjoys booming popularity among Indian riders stepping up from 400cc singles, Benda has not officially confirmed local allocation or homologation plans for the Vinster line. Global rollouts will dictate initial production batches before regional distributors evaluate Indian dealership viability.