Benda Napoleonbob 500 + Gary Christopher of Honda
From Motos and Friends from Ultimate Motorcycle magazine by Motos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
May 6, 2026 · 1h 55m · Episode 196
About this episode
This episode features a discussion about the Benda Napoleonbob 500 motorcycle and an interview with Gary Christopher, a former PR manager at Honda.
This episode is brought to you by Leod Escapes. Have you ever thought “MotoGP… well that’s an easy sport”? Yes you have? Well, here’s a chance to prove to yourself if you could have been a contender! You can ride one or all of the classic MotoGP tracks, like Mugello, Portimao or Catalunya. Leod Escapes does all sorts of amazing European tours, including the incredible Munich to Mugello tour at the end of June, or the Core of Catalunya and the Portimao Andalusia trips, both in October. These are incredible touring experiences with the very best that Europe has to offer, as well as riding these amazing tracks on new BMW S1000RRs. So for the trip of a lifetime, book here at LeodEscapes.com, now! * * * * * In our first segment, Don Williams talks about a bike brand you’ve probably never heard of: the new Benda Napoleonbob 500. It’s a really nice looking entry or intermediate level cruiser-style bike, and yes, it’s from China. Don gives us the lowdown on its performance, quality, and of course, its price. * * * * * Our guest for this episode is Gary Christopher. When I first started around 25 years ago, Gary was the Senior PR manager for American Honda motorcycles. Of course with a…
People in this episode
Host: Don Williams
Guest: Gary Christopher
Topics covered
- motorcycles
- MotoGP
- European tours
- cruiser bikes
- Honda history
Keywords
- Benda Napoleonbob 500
- MotoGP
- motorcycle tours
- Honda
- Don Williams
- Gary Christopher
- European motorcycle trips
Sponsors
Leod Escapes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Honda
Products: Benda Napoleonbob 500
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