While domestic scooter production collapsed two years ago due to cheaper competition from the East, some have already prepared weapons for a counterattack among larger motorcycles. Kagiwa Canyon 500 and Kagiwa River 500 are currently the strongest among them.
These two bikes are proof that it is possible! People, buyers who want a cheap but high-quality motorcycle, were given a real purebred European product. More; boast a respected racing pedigree! Namely, Cagiva is one of the few brands that have managed to compete with the major Japanese manufacturers in the sport in modern history (five-time motocross world champion, two Dakar victories and mixing with Mamola and Kocinski in the royal class of motorcycle racing). Not bad, right?
After falling into decline a few years ago, Kagiva is now rising like a phoenix from the ashes, and you know what's best about it? During those dry years, we didn’t forget how to make a good motorcycle. The first proof of this was the Raptor 650, which we drove last year and which impressed us with its usability and handling. The question was whether the Canyon 500, which is 670 thousandths cheaper than the Raptor, could make a good impression on us.
The skepticism went away after the first few miles. Yes, even an air-cooled engine can be useful and fun. Cagiva convinced us with a well-calculated transmission, which, taking into account the fact that the motorcycle is dry and weighs no more than 164 kilograms, allows a unit with a volume of 500 cubic meters and a power of 39 hp. Quite fun and fun to drive. Of course, an engine is not an athlete and it is not possible to look for the most technologically advanced solutions in it. However, it has everything you need in a good motorcycle that is primarily aimed at less experienced riders. It is light, extremely unpretentious and reliable when moving, and at the same time there are no flaws that could cloud its eyes. It is ideal for women who want a beautiful and friendly "steel horse". For those of you who are still new to motorcycling, we definitely recommend single-cylinder engines over two- or four-cylinder engines, which are heavier and more demanding to ride. Think canyon!
