- New V4 engine with physically larger dimensions than the existing 561 cc and 899 cc powertrains
- Design elements from the Equus concept in a cruiser configuration
- Market launch expected as a 2027 model
Last November, QJMotor turned heads at EICMA in Milan with the Equus concept bike. The motorcycle, also known by the spelling “EQVVS,” combined the familiar 561 cc V4 engine from the SRV600 with a striking café racer design and an unusual aluminum bridge frame. The design came from C-Creative, the Italian design firm led by Giovanni Castiglioni, which is now responsible for most current QJMotor models. But while the Equus was conceived as a concept vehicle, new design registrations now show that the design language showcased there is set to find its way into a significantly more ambitious production model.
From Café Racer to Maxi-Cruiser
The machine visible in the registration documents adopts numerous styling elements from the Equus concept but translates them into a classic cruiser context. Particularly striking is the headlight, which frames a small central LED with a ring of position lights. The fuel tank appears longer and slimmer than on previous QJMotor models. However, the motorcycle’s basic stance returns to a significantly more stretched, lower cruiser ergonomics, in stark contrast to the more upright café racer line of the Equus concept.
The frame concept shows interesting parallels and differences to the concept bike. The Equus used a functional aluminum bridge frame where front and rear castings served as load-bearing structures connected to the engine. On the new model, these aluminum elements appear to be more cosmetic in nature. Beneath the bodywork panels lies a conventional steel tube frame that wraps around the engine from below and then transitions into or disappears behind the aluminum sections.
A Significantly Larger V4 Engine
Perhaps the most exciting finding from the design documents concerns the engine. While the Equus used the familiar 561 cc V4 from the SRV600, the new drawings show a powerplant with noticeably different casings and covers. When overlaying the illustrations with images of QJMotor’s current V4 models—the SRV600 with 561 cc and the SRV900 with 899 cc and 110 hp (81 kW) at 10,000 rpm plus 85 Nm at 8,500 rpm—it becomes clear that the new engine is physically larger. The cylinder heads protrude further and appear wider than on the existing units. It remains a liquid-cooled DOHC design, but the dimensions suggest a significant displacement increase. A V4 with 1,000 or 1,200 cc would be a logical next step for the brand, possibly even more.
Conventional Technology Instead of Automatic Trend
Unlike the current industry trend toward semi-automatic transmissions, QJMotor appears to be betting on proven technology for this model. A conventional clutch and shift pedal are clearly visible in the design drawings. This is noteworthy since QJMotor itself already offers an automated manual transmission (AMT) on the SRV 300 A and other models.
Final drive is via belt, which suits the cruiser philosophy and is already used on the existing V4 models in the SRV range. The wheelbase is longer than on current QJMotor V4 cruisers, underscoring the model’s positioning as a comfort-oriented touring machine.
Brakes, Suspension, and Equipment
The braking system consists of dual front discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers from Chinese brand Hangte. This marks a departure from the previous ByBre brakes (Brembo’s budget brand) used on the SRV600 V. For the suspension, QJMotor is expected to remain loyal to its established partnership with Marzocchi. QJMotor belongs to the Qianjiang Group, which operates Marzocchi in China, explaining the close collaboration.
The instrumentation is minimalist: a single round instrument, most likely the same TFT display used in the brand’s other V4 cruisers. It sits in a slightly unusual position directly on the handlebars. Instead of a keyless start system, a conventional ignition key is used, inserted at the upper triple clamp. A 12-volt power outlet on the left side of the frame ahead of the tank provides a touch of modern practicality.
QJMotor’s Growing V4 Lineup
QJMotor is one of the few manufacturers worldwide that has built an entire cruiser family around V4 engines. With the SRV600 V and its 561 cc V4 producing 68 hp (51 kW) at 10,500 rpm, the brand began to set itself apart from the competition. The SRV900 V with 899 cc and 110 hp continued this strategy in the larger segment. An even larger-displacement V4 would round out the portfolio at the top and put QJMotor in direct competition with established manufacturers.
It is not unusual for QJMotor models to appear in design registrations before being officially unveiled. Given the advanced development stage, it can be assumed that the final version of this machine will be officially revealed in the coming months and is set to hit the market as a 2027 model.
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