Bennache spotted for sale at local ranch supply/feed store!

FastDoc · 05-20-2011, 03:55 PM

Looked good to me! :wink:

makenzie71 · 05-20-2011, 06:48 PM

Did you buy it?

FastDoc · 05-20-2011, 07:08 PM

Nah. I'm not a UTV kinda guy. :wink:

katoranger · 05-20-2011, 08:41 PM

is it really a 4x4?

david3921 · 05-21-2011, 07:06 AM

Yep...

Drive Train Shaft Drive; On-Demand 2WD/4WD; Locking Differential

from here;

http://www.bennche.com/

FastDoc · 05-21-2011, 12:44 PM

I don't know what its cloned from but the build quality looked outstanding.

The ranch and farm supply store that sells them has been in the area for like 50 years and has an excellent reputation for customer service. I'd like to think they would not risk their reputation on a poorly made Chinabike, so maybe the Benache is good? :P

makenzie71 · 05-21-2011, 03:29 PM

Holy crap...Megelli 250r...250lbs dry?! That's a power to weight ratio getting real similar to the GS500F. And it looks sick. Plus they didn't try to make it look "mean" with giant (and poorly made) brakes and feeble inverted forks and so forth. It actually looks like cost and practicality while keeping looks on par were their goals.

The S looks pretty slick, too. Their motard looks slick, as well, but I think it's quite humorous that it weighs seven pounds more than the R and nearly 20 more than the S lol

katoranger · 05-21-2011, 09:42 PM

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-.../Overview.aspx

Looks like a close body copy at least.

culcune · 05-23-2011, 10:12 PM

They (Bennche) had some good write-ups on some UTV forums. They brought their side-by-sides to the recent Texas mud bog event that has been getting more and more popular, and some of the press were given the 800 sport and the 700 4 seater to evaluate, and both were given good reviews although the writers felt that the 800 engine should also be offered in the 4 seater. If you 'friend' or 'like' Bennche on facebook they have a link to the articles somewhere there.

Bennche is headed by a guy named Johnny Tai who used to head the US headquarters of Qlink, and Qlink, too, have a good reputation thanks to Tai (although there were some more recent complaints on their side-by-sides on Qlink's facebook page, but I think those were post-Tai).

The Megellis are only available in the 'R' version, and from what I understand, Bennche is not going to bother with 2-wheelers anymore. Don't quote me on that, but I think it was an industry insider on another site I read that from.

SpudRider · 05-27-2011, 12:49 AM

Nice find, Doc!

How much do they want for it? :?: Also, what was the name of the Ranch/Feed store?

Spud

FastDoc · 05-27-2011, 11:21 AM

I did not look at the price tag. I was on my way inside to pick up a new gun so my buying impulse for the day was already satisfied.

The store is Ranch and Home. Very established store in this area with two locations. Kennewick and Pasco. Christian family owned.

05-20-2011, 03:55 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Bennache spotted for sale at local ranch supply/feed store! Looked good to me! :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nah. I'm not a UTV kinda guy. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	is it really a 4x4? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-21-2011, 12:44 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't know what its cloned from but the build quality looked outstanding. The ranch and farm supply store that sells them has been in the area for like 50 years and has an excellent reputation for customer service. I'd like to think they would not risk their reputation on a poorly made Chinabike, so maybe the Benache is good? :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-21-2011, 09:42 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-.../Overview.aspx Looks like a close body copy at least. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-20-2011, 06:48 PM	#2
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	Did you buy it?
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05-21-2011, 07:06 AM	#5
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,043	Yep... Drive Train Shaft Drive; On-Demand 2WD/4WD; Locking Differential from here; http://www.bennche.com/
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05-21-2011, 03:29 PM	#7
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	Holy crap...Megelli 250r...250lbs dry?! That's a power to weight ratio getting real similar to the GS500F. And it looks sick. Plus they didn't try to make it look "mean" with giant (and poorly made) brakes and feeble inverted forks and so forth. It actually looks like cost and practicality while keeping looks on par were their goals. The S looks pretty slick, too. Their motard looks slick, as well, but I think it's quite humorous that it weighs seven pounds more than the R and nearly 20 more than the S lol
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05-23-2011, 10:12 PM	#9
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	They (Bennche) had some good write-ups on some UTV forums. They brought their side-by-sides to the recent Texas mud bog event that has been getting more and more popular, and some of the press were given the 800 sport and the 700 4 seater to evaluate, and both were given good reviews although the writers felt that the 800 engine should also be offered in the 4 seater. If you 'friend' or 'like' Bennche on facebook they have a link to the articles somewhere there. Bennche is headed by a guy named Johnny Tai who used to head the US headquarters of Qlink, and Qlink, too, have a good reputation thanks to Tai (although there were some more recent complaints on their side-by-sides on Qlink's facebook page, but I think those were post-Tai). The Megellis are only available in the 'R' version, and from what I understand, Bennche is not going to bother with 2-wheelers anymore. Don't quote me on that, but I think it was an industry insider on another site I read that from. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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05-27-2011, 12:49 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Nice find, Doc! How much do they want for it? :?: Also, what was the name of the Ranch/Feed store? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-27-2011, 11:21 AM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I did not look at the price tag. I was on my way inside to pick up a new gun so my buying impulse for the day was already satisfied. The store is Ranch and Home. Very established store in this area with two locations. Kennewick and Pasco. Christian family owned. __________________ Happy to serve.
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