KEEWAY

MBP M502 N...In its growth phase, Keeway increases its range of motorcycles beyond the 125 to 300 cc models that it already sold. The now known as Keeway Group includes under its umbrella the new brand MBP with which it wants to capture such an important part of the market as that of drivers with an A2 license, who are looking for motorcycles in the 400/500 cc segment, which are well equipped and that have a relevant quality of components.

SOLID AND STRIKING... MBP does not invent anything new and proposes its interpretation of what other manufacturers already have, its first model being the naked called M502N. Mount equipped with a 486 cc twin-cylinder engine, with a known layout, inspired by the Honda engine block design, which produces 47.6 CV, suitable for the A2 license.

To dress up his model and give potential buyers a seductive appearance, he has designed a bodywork with angular lines, with a markedly sporty character. Keeway, or MBP, really knows that to win customers he needs to try to get as close as possible to the 3B rule of good, nice and cheap.

For the first in the cycle part, it has resorted to elements from well-known manufacturers such as Kayaba in the suspension, Bosch for the ABS, J.Juan for the brakes, Pirelli in the tires... Brands with prestige and name that implement the sensation to the customer to buy a quality product. As for what is beautiful, it raises it with its design, and with its range of colors, available in black or white. The client of this product likes to have a certain presence and that his motorcycle shows corpulence and size as far as possible.

And as for cheap, the M502N sets its price at 5,990 euros. Initially they had put it at €6,290 but they have reconsidered to lower it when they saw that it was very close to rivals such as the Honda CB 500 F, and that without a price difference, there were fewer sales opportunities. In addition, customers can benefit from the free insurance promotion for the first year, which applies to the entire Keeway range, for drivers over 25 years of age.

In this way, a solid and striking proposal is created in which to find its space and take advantage of the opportunity that the A2 pilots may leave the sales cake of models.

It will not be the only model that MBP puts on the market, as its objective is a trail and a custom bike with the same engine as the naked one, and it even plans to have a 1,000 cc motorcycle or similar soon, setting its sights on yet another client. higher demands and higher purchase investment.

EFFECTIVE...At sight it has its charm and shows us aesthetic aspects similar to those of some other Japanese motorcycles from Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha...

An outstanding fact of this MBP 502 is the ease of handling that it seeks to provide to any user, starting from the very first moment of getting on the motorcycle and sitting on it. The M502N is therefore a low motorcycle with a seat height of 790 mm, so it fulfills the task of being accessible to the public. Perfect for use in the city, between traffic lights, so as not to suffer at each stop to get off the ground.

In the cockpit we find a striking instrument panel, with abundant information, but with a reading of its graphics that is not entirely legible at first glance, especially due to the small size of the font. And much less if the sun hits the screen directly, because the brightness does not let you see too much, something that now happens permanently in summer. By the way, the key is of the traditional type, nothing "keyless", an accessory not widely used in this type of naked motorcycle with an A2 license.

The effectiveness of the M502N is beyond doubt as soon as we shoot with it. It is one of those kind motorcycles that welcomes you from the first encounter with it. Thus, it perfectly fulfills its function of being a motorcycle with which to start riding with medium displacement frames and to do so without having to rush because the motorcycle has too much character. It certainly responds with kindness and both the twin-cylinder engine and the trellis frame make it successful.

The propellant responds very noble, with progressiveness and with some 47.6 CV -declared- that are active and controllable. The propellant has character but, as happens with all the tested Euro 5 models, of whatever type, they have a less explosive "spark" with the Euro 4 and earlier. The regulation regulations have led us to find ourselves with less incisive mechanics, something that many will appreciate while others would like a more direct reaction to the gas. The M502N accelerates well and recovers well too, with optimal transmission feel, good shifting response and clutch response.

It has good lows and mids, recovers and revs healthily and is not a critical engine to use. We did notice a certain level of vibrations more than perceptible in the upper area of ​​​​the rev counter, which left us with a certain tingling in our hands at the end of road trips. Our first contact has been on secondary roads in the area of ​​Cardedeu and Llinars del Vallés, Barcelona, ​​the type of route that best suits this motorcycle.

The powertrain complies with its intentions to entertain the pilot, to make him feel well transported and to allow him to gain experience in touring/sports driving with pleasure. It offers a very standardized response in the segment of these motorcycles, especially since in the end, almost all of them have the same engine, manufactured by one of the great Chinese mechanical manufacturers.

CYCLE PART...The trellis frame also provides confidence when riding balanced on both axles. Of course, being so low, it is very easy to brush against the footrests when cornering. Well, on the one hand, it will make the novice driver feel like he is good at driving and that he dares to lean and knock more. But not so good when you have many kilometers like this. It is also true that the M502N mounts some extra long warning lights, which if we remove them, improves this aspect somewhat.

The braking capacity with the double 300 mm front disc and the 240 mm rear disc is very good, sometimes feeling the ABS a bit intrusive, especially behind. The feel of the suspension complies with providing sensitivity for comfort and poise for sportiness.

The new MBP brand is born with good wickers and surely many of you find it worthwhile to have an M502N with which to gain experience in the use of a “big” motorcycle.

Ignorance of a brand like MBP, belonging to the Keeway group, should not lead you not to consider it. Behind it is a well-known manufacturer in our market that has good sales, especially with its 125 models. The M502N has good aesthetics, it is outstanding, it has a noble and Percheron engine, as well as a well-balanced chassis. Its price, below six thousand euros, is a reason to take it into account, at least a strong argument.

DATA SHEET

Price: €5,990;

Engine...Type: 4T, 1 cyl. DOHC; Bore x Stroke: 67 x 67mm; Displacement: 486cc; Compression: 12.3:1; max power dec.: 35.4 kW (47.6 hp) at 8,500 rpm; max torque dec: 45 Nm at 4,750 rpm; Transmission sec.: Chain; Gear: 6 ratios;

Cycle part...Chassis: Tubular in steel; Geometry: 25º/102 mm.; Front/rear suspension: 43 mm inverted fork/Monoshock; Brakes front/rear: Two 300mm discs, 2-piston caliper / 240mm disc; Wheels: 120/70-17” / 160/60-17”; Tank capacity: 17 litres; Wheelbase: 1,395mm; Seat height: 790 mm; Weight: 181kg.

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