QJMotor is the flagship brand of the Qianjiang Group, a Chinese giant that’s been building bikes since the mid-‘80s. Over the past decade, it’s become China’s largest bike brand, with operations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
It’s not a stand alone brand, parent company Geely (yes, the one that owns Volvo and has stakes in Lotus and Polestar) has been the biggest shareholder since 2016.
That kind of backing means serious investment in design, quality, parts and tech.
The company went global by launching the Keeway brand in 1999, and in 2005 acquired the legendary Italian motorcycle brand Benelli.
2020: The QJMotor brand was formally established and launched into the global market to emphasize the company’s commitment to higher-quality, modern, and intelligent motorcycles.
2022: The MBP Moto brand was introduced at the EICMA motorcycle show, signaling a new focus on high-performance, modern-design motorcycles.
Present: QJMotor continues to focus on technological innovation, integrating smart connectivity into its products and expanding its global presence through a strong distributor network and after-sales support.
Racing:
QJ Motorcycles races with its own custom-built, high-performance models, an 800cc bike for World Supersport and they previously supported Moto2 racing with the Gresini Racing team.
For the 2025 season, the QJ Motor Factory Racing Team is focusing on the World Supersport Championship (WorldSSP) with riders Raffaele De Rosa and Niki Tuuli, riding the SRK 800 RR.
QJMOTOR also rejoined MotoGP by partnering with the MSI Racing Team in 2025 for the premier class championship, building on MSI’s 2024 success in the intermediate class.
16 bike model lineup:
The16-strong line-up includes nakeds, sportsbikes, cruisers, and adventure bikes.
A catchy looking beasty is the SRK 900, a sport naked. Then there’s the SRK 800 RR, a faired middleweight that’s being raced at World Supersport level and packs a punchy 778cc inline four with 120bhp and 74Nm of torque.
For Adventure, they offer the SRT 900 SX that brings 95bhp in a 904cc parallel twin. Rolling on a 19/17 inch spoked wheel combination, the engine is fed by a large 24-litre tank. Plenty of touring potential.
If you like lighter and lower, there’s the SVT 650 X a 645cc V-twin adventure bike with a 795mm seat, full luggage, spoked wheels and proper crash protection out of the box.
QJ also makes cruisers with the SRV 900 V one of the most interesting. It’s powered by a V4 engine. 4-cylinder, 899cc engine, 111.6ps max power, 85.0N·m max torque, 6-gear belt transmission, 221kg curb weight, and 17L fuel capacity. Looks fantastic! Let’s hold thumbs that some arrive here…
QJ also makes cruisers with the SRV 600 V one of the most interesting. It’s powered by a 561cc V4 engine, and boasts 67bhp. Let’s hold thumbs…
The SRK 125’s round off the line-up with some sharp styling and big-bike looks. They look like great looking machines for new riders.
While we don’t know exactly which models will be brought into SA, the KMSA group has acquired the rights to bring the brand in and we’ll be seeing them on showroom floors soon.
KMSA (Pty) Ltd are also the official importers and distributors of premium brands such as Kawasaki, Sym and Lifan for Southern Africa.
