Is the Benda Napoleon 450 good-looking but hard to ride?

I'm truly a female rider who believes that good looks justify everything. When I was choosing a motorcycle, I paid no attention to specifications, fuel consumption, or practicality at all—I only had my eyes on good-looking bikes. The moment I laid eyes on the Benda Napoleon 450, with its saber-tooth headlight and single-seat Bobber styling, I fell in love with it instantly. Looking good mattered more than anything else. But once I started riding it in the city every day, I gradually realized that a motorcycle isn't just for taking photos.

I'm 165cm tall. Even though the 695mm seat height allows me to place both feet firmly on the ground, which gives me a great sense of security, the 186kg weight is really not light for a girl. Once in an underground shopping mall garage, the parking space was so narrow that I struggled to maneuver the bike alone for ages, feeling anxious and flustered with my palms sweating profusely. In that moment, I suddenly realized that a good-looking bike isn't necessarily easy to handle. It has no storage space at all—I always have to carry my helmet by hand, and I have to bring a backpack whenever I buy milk tea or pick up a package. With its single-seat design, there's no way to give my best friend a lift or take someone along for a ride. The suspension is rather stiff; going over a speed bump jolts me so much that I frown, nothing like the gentle, leisurely ride I once imagined.

Yet the strange thing is that every time I wait at a red light, seeing its retro yet sharp lines and listening to its deep, pleasant V-twin exhaust note, my heart softens again. It’s easy to park, boasts great looks, turns heads everywhere, and feels super stylish to ride. The belt drive is incredibly smooth, and the ABS+TCS give me great peace of mind. Its actual urban fuel consumption is around 4 liters per 100 kilometers, with a 16-liter fuel tank, which is actually sufficient for daily commuting.

Gradually, I've come to accept that it isn't perfect, yet it suits me perfectly. It is ideal for solo rides and for someone like me who enjoys quiet cycling, but not for girls who prioritize practicality, need to carry passengers, or have very little strength.

If you are also tempted by the Napoleon 450, I want to tell you: it’s okay to like it, but don’t be impulsive. First think about whether you can accept its inconveniences, then decide whether to pay for its appearance. What do you think of this motorcycle?