QJMOTOR is one of China’s major motorcycle manufacturers. the have just landed in Soth Africa and we were invited to Formula K to attend the official launch. An impressive lineup of eight models have been brought in: Four supersport motorcycles, two adventure bikes, one cruiser and an ATV.
QJMOTOR made a strong first impression.
QJMOTOR South Africa is backed by KMSA, you know, the guys who do brands like Kawasaki, Kayo, Sym and Lifan. they understand details like parts availability and aftersales support.
Dealers from across the country gathered to ride. It was a case of good company, great food and an all-round excellent atmosphere at the track. Attendees were given the opportunity to sample every model on offer, each completing one lap per bike around the circuit. It quickly became clear that the SRK 450 RR was one of the favourites for the day.
Lets take a quick look at what’s on offer:
SuperSport
SU 9
The SU 9 is powered by a 921cc, four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine producing 93.0 Nm of torque and 95.0 kW (129.3 bhp). Brembo brakes are fitted front and rear. Dry weight is 220 kg, with a 15-litre fuel tank.
SRK 800 RR
The SRK 800 RR features a 778cc, four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine delivering 75.0 Nm of torque and 75.0 kW of power. Brembo brakes are fitted to both wheels. Kerb weight is 211 kg, paired with a 16-litre fuel tank.
SRK 600 RC
Powered by a 600cc, inline four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine, the SRK 600 RC produces 60.0 kW and 51.0 Nm of torque. Brembo braking is fitted front and rear. Kerb weight stands at 225 kg with a 16.4-litre fuel tank.
SRK 450 RR
The SRK 450 RR is fitted with a 421cc, inline four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine producing 77.6 bhp and 39.0 Nm of torque. Equipped front and rear with Brembo callipers. It weighs in at 185 kg dry and carries a 16.5-litre fuel tank.
Adventure
SRT 900 SX
The SRT 900 SX comes loaded with features, including front radar, blind-spot detection, heated seats, heated grips, panniers and a top box as standard. Power comes from a 904cc, inline two-cylinder, 8-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine claimed to produce 90.0 Nm of torque and 92.0 kW. Brembo brakes handle stopping duties front and rear. Dry weight is 257 kg, with a generous 24-litre fuel tank.
SRT 700 SX
The SRT 700 SX is powered by a 698cc, inline two-cylinder, 8-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine producing 70 Nm of torque and 51.5 kW. Brembo brakes are again fitted, with a dry weight of 243 kg and a 19.5-litre fuel tank.
Cruiser
SRV 600 V
The SRV 600 V is a standout cruiser, powered by a 561cc V4, 16-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine producing 53 Nm of torque and 51 kW of power. Dry weight is 228 kg, and it is equipped with a 16-litre fuel tank.
ATV
SFA 1000 P 4×4
The SFA 1000 is powered by a 976cc, water-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve, V-twin, four-stroke engine producing 93.0 Nm of torque and 65.0 kW of power.
Overall, these machines feel well built, look like a million bucks and are thoughtfully specced.
listening to the price points, we bet that they’ll make a strong impact on South Africa’s motorcycle scene.
We’ll bring you more on these bikes as we get our mitts onto them, so please, watch this space and also Dirt and Trail Online for more detail and a few lekker ride features.
Visit your nearest QJMOTOR dealer and book a test ride for yourself.
The guys also took the opportunity to introduce us all to the brand new BRC Side by Side that will be hitting dealerships shortly. more news on that in Dirt And Trail online.
