QJ Motor SRK 800RR: New four-cylinder motorbike arrives in Europe

QJ Motor, the Chinese brand known for reinterpreting designs from other well-known brands, has just launched its latest sports bike project in Europe: the SRK 800RR. This model, which evokes similarities with the Honda CBR650R, marks the brand’s entry into the European market and was initially presented in Italy.

QJ Motor, also known as Qianjiang in China, has made a name for itself by creating motorbikes inspired by the designs of other brands, particularly MV Agusta. This influence is no coincidence, as former MV Agusta employees such as Adrian Morton and Paolo Bianchi have been involved in the design of models such as the SRK 921 RR and the QJ Motor SRK 1000 RC Ten 78, which are descendants of the F4 and Brutale 1000 RR.

The brand entered the motorbike scene in 2005, when it acquired ownership of Benelli. Since then, it has been expanding its product range, with the SRK 800RR being its third model with a four-cylinder engine.

Technical features

The SRK 800RR has a number of features that position it as a serious contender in the medium-cylinder sports bike segment:

• 778cc engine, producing 101bhp of power
• Steel trellis frame
• Inverted and adjustable Marzocchi front suspension
• Aluminium swingarm
• Brembo braking system with four-piston radial callipers
• Aerodynamic wings on the front fairing
• Traction control

Similarities with the competition

Although the SRK 800RR may visually resemble the Honda CBR650R, QJ Motor claims that this is an original design. The SRK 800RR’s 778cc engine produces 101bhp, 7bhp more than the CBR650R, which has a 649cc engine. Both bikes share the same 67mm cylinder bore, but the QJ Motor stands out for its greater displacement and power.

Market strategy

The launch of the SRK 800RR in Europe, specifically in Italy, marks an important stage in QJ Motor’s global expansion strategy. This model not only represents the brand’s entry into the competitive European sports bike market, but also demonstrates its ability to develop original and competitive bikes.

Source: QJ Motor