Chinese manufacturer QJMotor is sending its 680cc four-cylinder sport bike into a revised model version. The new edition brings modern electronics, visual tweaks and a noticeably lower price tag.
- Two variants with prices starting at around 4,050 Euro / 4,400 US Dollar
- New electronics with Magneti Marelli ride-by-wire, quickshifter and cruise control
- Top version with Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes and cornering ABS
With the SRK600RS, QJMotor brings its 680cc four-cylinder into a new model generation that has been technically upgraded and visually refined. The price in China drops significantly, and the equipment moves closer to established Japanese and European middleweight sport bikes. Whether the revised version will also find its way into export markets is currently open.
From the first four-cylinder attempt to an in-house developed machine
When QJMotor launched as a brand in 2020, a 600cc four-cylinder sport bike was part of the first model lineup. According to the company, this made the Chinese manufacturer the first provider from China to compete in the hotly contested middleweight sport category. The original SRK600RC model is based on the Benelli TNT 600i and remains in the global lineup. The machine produces 81 hp (60 kW), which is significantly below the competition level.
A technical leap came in 2024, when QJMotor introduced the SRK600RS. This machine was developed in-house and comes with a claimed output of 101 hp (74 kW). With the current revision, the brand’s four-cylinder models move closer to Japanese and European competitors in terms of data and components.
The model designation itself adds to the confusion. QJMotor uses the same naming partly for completely different motorcycles, depending on the target market. In European markets, a model called SRK600RS is also offered, but this is not the 680cc inline four-cylinder, but a 554cc parallel twin with a claimed output of 56 hp (41 kW).
Two variants for 2026 with significant price reduction
The 680cc version of the SRK600RS will be offered in two variants for the 2026 model year. The base version costs the equivalent of around 4,400 US Dollar (approximately 4,050 Euro) in China. That is a noticeable drop compared to the price level of the predecessor, which was offered at the equivalent of around 5,700 US Dollar (approximately 5,250 Euro). The higher-equipped version is priced at the equivalent of around 5,100 US Dollar (approximately 4,700 Euro).
Standard equipment on the base variant includes electronic throttle bodies with ride-by-wire from Magneti Marelli, a bidirectional quickshifter, three riding modes, two levels of traction control and cruise control. This makes the entry-level model already well-equipped and targets buyers looking for contemporary electronics in combination with a four-cylinder engine.
Top version with Marzocchi and Brembo
The higher-positioned variant relies on Marzocchi components for the suspension. The fork is adjustable for preload as well as compression and rebound damping, the shock offers adjustment options for preload and rebound. Brembo four-piston radial brake calipers handle deceleration, combined with a Brembo master cylinder. A Marzocchi steering damper is also part of the package.
In addition, the top version adds cornering ABS and fits grippier Maxxis tires. This equipment lifts the SRK600RS clearly above what is typically offered in this price class and brings the model closer to established European sport bikes in terms of peripherals.
Visual and electronic adjustments
Both variants receive the same cosmetic adjustments for 2026. The turn signals move into the mirror housings, additional winglets are used on the sides, and a new exhaust system is also part of the package. The cockpit gets a revised display layout. The steel frame and the inline four-cylinder remain, while the aerodynamic wings retain their visually striking role.
Open question: Will the update come to Europe?
Whether the revised SRK600RS will also be offered in export markets is currently not confirmed. In the USA, neither the SRK600RS nor the larger SRK800RS are currently available. However, it is considered likely that the larger-displacement SRK800RS, which shares the majority of its parts and technical specifications with the 600, and is already offered in several markets worldwide, will receive the same style and technical updates.
The development speed at QJMotor remains remarkably high. With each model update, the Chinese four-cylinder sport bike moves closer to the level of global competitors. Whether this convergence has already been reached will only become clear in direct comparison on markets outside China.
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