In 2022, a brand new bike model with Italian origins was launched. Dubbed MBP, or Moto Bologna Passione, the model was based by Keeway Motor Group, a sub-brand underneath the Chinese bike large, Qianjiang (also referred to as QJ Motor). In EICMA 2022, the model showcased quite a lot of spectacular fashions just like the T1002V, this time round, it’s focusing on the newbie section with the discharge of two bare streetfighters.
The two fashions are the N250 and N300, that are practically equivalent by way of styling, however carry slight variations by way of efficiency and tools. That mentioned, it’s greater than doubtless that these two fashions gained’t be bought in the identical markets. My guess is that the N250 shall be bought in Europe in accordance to A2 licensing requirements, whereas the N300 will make its solution to the Asian market to compete with bikes from the likes of KTM, Kawasaki, and Bajaj.
Whatever the case could also be, it’s clear that MBP desires to introduce a spread of accessible fashions for novice riders, and the brand new N collection clearly follows a tried and examined components. From a styling perspective, they’re hardly unique, making use of an uncovered trellis body design and angular bodywork we first noticed on a sure Austrian naked bike means again in 2013. Up entrance, we discover an fascinating LED headlight with a single, centrally mounted bulb and a DRL on the backside.
The bikes sport some fairly respectable underpinnings regardless of their entry-level standing. A set of KYB inverted forks handles entrance suspension duties, whereas a KYB monoshock supplies preload adjustability. As for brakes, entrance and rear discs with dual-channel ABS convey the bike to a cease. Like most bare bikes of this sort, the MBP N250 and N300 roll on 17-inch wheels back and front. MBP goes for a premium feel and look with full-LED lighting throughout, in addition to a full-color, five-inch TFT show and backlit controls.
When it involves efficiency, the N250 and N300 are barely completely different , however each are powered by single-cylinder engines. The smaller N250 will get a 249cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected unit with 26.5 horsepower and 22 Nm (16.3 pound-feet) of torque, and guarantees a prime velocity of 128 kilometers per hour (round 80 miles an hour). Meanwhile, the N300 dials efficiency up a tad with its 298cc thumper pumping out 29.5 ponies and 27 Nm (19.9 pound-feet) of torque. Subsequently, prime velocity is larger at 139 kilometers per hour (87 miles per hour).
Both bikes tip the scales at a really approachable dry weight of 145 kilograms, or about 320 kilos. Now, MBP hasn’t offered us with the bike’s moist weight, however we are able to add about 30 to 40 kilos to account for oil, gasoline, and different fluids, and we’d nonetheless have a reasonably light-weight, beginner-friendly machine.
As of this writing, pricing and availability info on MBP’s new bare streetfighters has but to be introduced. Nevertheless, chances are high these bikes shall be launched within the European and Asian markets first, earlier than ever even being teased within the US market.