Benda Dark Flag 500 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S
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Overview
| Specs Score | 57 / 100 | 73 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | Dark Flag 500 | Sportster S |
| Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Colors | Billiard Gray, Vivid Black, Red Rock, Sharkskin Blue | |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | V4 cylinders, 16 valves | Revolution Max 1250T |
| Engine Displacement | 496 cc | 1252 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Maximum Power | 53.64 bhp @ 9500rpm | 119.34 bhp @ 7500rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 43 Nm @ 7300rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Supply System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 53.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Stroke | 55.2 mm | 72.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 : 1 | 12.0:1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | |
| Drive Type | Belt Drive | Belt Drive |
| Clutch Type | Sliding Clutch | |
| Exhaust System | 2-into-1-into-2; Catalyst In Muffler |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 145 km/h | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 L | 11.8 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 19.6 km/L | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | Front Inverted Shock Absorption | 43mm Inverted Fork with Compression, Rebound and Spring Preload Adjustability. Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps |
| Rear Suspension | Air Suspension | Linkage-mounted, Piggyback Monoshock with Compression, Rebound and Hydraulic Spring Preload Adjustability |
| Shock Absorbers Type | Rear Airbag Shock Absorption | |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Rake Angle | 30 ° | |
| Trail | 148 mm | |
| Caliper Front | Radially Mounted, Monoblock, 4-piston Caliper | |
| Caliper Rear | Floating, Single Piston Caliper | |
| Frame Details | Cradle Type Steel Frame |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 260 kg | 221 kg |
| Length | 2330 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width | 800 mm | |
| Height | 1267 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 90 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1586 mm | 1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 1 Seater |
| Seat Height | 670 – 700 mm | |
| Seat Length | 765 mm | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy Wheel | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial |
| Tyre Size Front | 130/90-16 | 160/70R17 73V |
| Tyre Size Rear | 150/80-16 | 180/70R16 77V |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Cruise Control | Yes | |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, Dual Channel | Yes, Dual Channel with Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS) |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes, with Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelie Control | Yes | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS) Cornering Drag-torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS), Enhanced Lift Mitigation |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Analog | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | Semi Digital | 4 inches, Digital |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | Yes | |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Low Battery Alert | Yes | |
| Call Alert | Yes | |
| SMS Alert | Yes |
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