By The Italian motorcycle brand MBP (Moto Bologna Passione) made its India debut with 2 motorcycle at the 2023 autoexpo. The Italian brand is headquartered at Bologna and the manufacturer has a variety of motorcycles, scooters etc.. starting from a range of 125 cc. However the manufacturer will start its operations in India with 2 motorcycles initially. And the motorcycles will be sold through the Benelli Keeway dealerships. It is the sixth brand that AARI (Aadishwar Auto Ride India) brought to the country.
The motorcycles showcased by the brand are the MBP M502N and MBP C1002V. The MBP M502N is a naked motorcycle from the brand. The bike host a very sleeker design language. The design language of the bike features more sharp lines and sporty characteristics. The details of the bike can be navigated by the rider through the 4.2 inch TFT screen. The bike is powered by 486 cc liquid cooled parallel twin engine that produces 50.95 hp and 45 Nm of torque which is mated to a 6 speed transmission. Suspension is courtesy of KYB with a preload-adjustable fork and monoshock. J.Juan supplies the twin disc brakes at the front and the single disc at the rear, which are mated to dual-channel ABS
The second motorcycle Unveiled by the brand is a cruiser named MBP C1002V. The bike features typical cruiser design with huge body panels and strong bold looks all over. The passenger seat is designed to double up as a backrest for the rider and the footrests are positioned for a classic, relaxed cruiser posture. The bike is powered by a 997 cc liquid cooled V twin engine that produces a maximum power of 93.87 hp and 102 Nm of torque. The C1002V cruiser also gets dual-channel ABS. Suspension package consisting of KYB upside-down telescopic fork and a KYB Prolink rear shock.
