Admin Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 It appears that the QJMotor SRT600 will replace the SRT550, using a higher-performance engine and upgraded chassis components. (QJMotor/) China’s QJMotor churns out new and updated models at an insane rate at the moment as it scrambles to elevate itself to global competitiveness against established rivals. The latest type-approval information from China shows a set of new SRT600 adventure bikes that look set to supersede the existing SRT550 machines. The QJMotor SRT550, which itself is a big-bore version of the preceding SRT500, is a cornerstone not only of QJMotor’s range but also the broader Qianjiang empire. Its engine and chassis are essentially shared with the Benelli TRK 502 and, until its cancellation, were also to be used by MV Agusta for the Lucky Explorer 5.5 that was first shown in 2021. As such, a change to the QJMotor machine could also be indicative of upcoming redesigns for Benelli, at the very least. Type-approval documents for the new SRT600 show that while it wears “600″ badges and has a “QJ600″ code name, it actually uses the same 554cc capacity of the existing bike’s parallel twin. Despite that, the peak power listed on the new type approvals shows a huge increase from 47 hp for the existing SRT550 to 60 hp for the SRT600 version. That’s the same power level that QJMotor gets from its version of the engine used in its SRK550RR and RS sportbikes, suggesting it’s simply transplanted the higher-spec unit into the adventure bike. Related: The Chinese Connection Documentation shows a few different versions with either wire-spoked or cast wheels, but in the same sizes. (QJMotor/) That’s combined with a weight reduction from 518 pounds to 485 pounds, and again that seems to be down to borrowing elements from the SRK550 sportbikes. The steel tube frame, while largely hidden in the images, appears to match the design used on the SRK models rather than the existing SRT550′s version, though elements like the seat subframe are different. When it comes to appearance, the new model is a substantial step forward, ditching the rather derivative look of the SRT550—which sticks to adventure bike stereotypes including a large “beak” and twin, side-by-side headlights—for something a bit more individual. The new design is more like the look that the company introduced recently on its SVT650 (a 75-hp V-twin adventure bike) with a bluff, beakless nose and vertically stacked lights. On the new SRT600, those lights are assisted by no fewer than eight separate LED units on either side, which appear to be an integral part of the bodywork rather than auxiliary lamps. Related: New V-4 for Benelli Radial-mount Brembo calipers are used on the different variations of the SRT600. This version forgoes the aluminum luggage and centerstand. (QJMotor/) Other elements worth noting include Brembo radial-mount brake calipers, plus the fact that the company has registered four distinct variants of the machine, two with luggage and crash protection and two more basic versions, each with a choice of wire-spoked or cast wheels. Both wheel types are the same sizes, with a 110/80-19 front and 150/70-17 rear. Since QJMotor now has distribution across the globe, including a North American importer, there’s a good chance that once the SRT600 is officially revealed it could reach these shores. Related: QJMotor Superbike View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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