Benly J-type
Benly J-type
1953

89cc, 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, OHV.  3.8hp@6,000rpm

Launched in August 1953, the Benly J-type featured a unique engine-swingarm see-saw arrangement where the engine was connected directly to the rear swingarm and rocked back and forth accordingly! But this led to carburettor problems and the arrangement was discontinued on the next model. 

This was the first model to be named Benly. Meaning convenient, the name went on to be used on many models including today, the 2020 Honda Benly all-electric scooter.


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Benly JA
1954

138cc, 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, OHV.  4.5hp@5,000rpm

Launched in April 1954 with a more conventional rear swingarm and rear suspension arrangement.

The Benly JA also featured a larger 138cc 4-stroke engine and a change in wheel size from 24-inch to 19-inch.




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Benly JB
1955 

125cc, 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, OHV. 5.5hp@5,800rpm

Launched in February 1955 the JB featured a 125cc engine to meet new Japan licence laws, but had a power output increase!

This model reverted to 24-inch wheels and featured a revised headlamp and instrument layout. 




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Benly JC-56
1956

125cc, 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, OHV.  7hp@6,500rpm

Launched in November 1955 for the 1956 sales year.

This model received a further power increase, 19-inch wheels, Earles-type front suspension and 4-speed transmission, up from 3-speed.




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Benly JC-57
1957

125cc, 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, OHV. 8hp@7,200rpm

Launched in November 1956 for the 1957 sales year.

The JC-57 had a small power increase, a change to 18-inch wheels and new oil-damped leading-link front suspension.


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Benly JC-58
1958

125cc, 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, OHV. 8hp@7,200rpm

Launched in November 1957 for the 1958 sales year, the JC-58 was the last in the 1950s Benly J-series of models. 

Specification was identical to the JC-57 other than traffic indicators fitted as standard.



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All Benly J-series models were primarily only sold on the Japan home market with a small number exported to local islands.
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