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    You’d Swear This Bargain Chinese Superbike Is Italian, And You Wouldn’t Be Entirely Wrong

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    by Brad Anderson QJMotor’s new SRK 1051 RR packs 144 hp from a 1,051 cc four-cylinder. Design was led by ex-MV Agusta talent from Italy’s C-Creative studio. Features include a single-sided swing arm and Brembo braking system. The automotive industry isn’t the only one being disrupted by new competitors from China. A growing number of Chinese brands are gaining big traction in the world of motorcycles offering machines that look sharper, perform harder, and of course, cost less. Read: Great Wall’s 8-Cylinder Souo Motorcycle Is Flat-Out Crazy, But Also Kind Of Brilliant Leading this charge is CFMoto, but there are several other players, including QJMotor, which has just unveiled a high-powered sports bike with a design that looks more at home in Bologna than in Zhejiang. That’s no accident, and no, it’s not about imitation either. The answer lies in who penned the design. What Powers It Dubbed the SRK 1051 RR, the new bike is based on QJMotor’s existing 921 RR, but as you can probably guess from the name, it is more powerful. At the heart of the bike is a 1,051 cc inline four-cylinder engine, derived from the 921 cc motor used in the SRK 921 RR. It keeps the same 55 mm stroke but increases the bore from 73 mm to 78 mm. That small change lifts the engine’s capacity and boosts output from 129 hp to 144 hp. It still runs water cooling, 16 valves, and dual overhead cams. While that’s not enough to compete with the upper echelons of the 200 hp+ superbike market, it’s more than enough power for a very thrilling ride. Design Roots in Italy The SKR 1051 RR is built around a steel trellis frame with several aluminum parts, including a Ducati-inspired single-sided swing arm. And that’s just the beginning of its European flavor. The bike’s entire design was executed by C-Creative, an Italian studio founded by Giovanni Castiglioni. If the name rings a bell, it should, Castiglioni previously ran MV Agusta. The design work was led by Adrian Morton, the same man responsible for some of MV Agusta’s most iconic MV Agusta motorcycles ever made. The result is a bike that wears its European influence openly. The bodywork, proportions, and detailing all carry a strong echo of Morton’s previous creations. What Else Does It Come With? Beyond the styling, the SRK 1051 RR comes with a generous suite of electronic rider aids and hardware. There’s a bidirectional quickshifter, lean-sensitive traction control, cruise control, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a steering damper, all included as standard. Brembo handles braking at both ends, with angle-sensitive ABS for added safety under pressure. Suspension is supplied by Marzocchi, with fully adjustable units front and rear. A full-color TFT display serves as the bike’s control hub, offering smartphone connectivity for navigation and media. The bike measures out with a 1,425 mm wheelbase and a seat height of 32.9 inches. It runs on 17-inch wheels, fitted with a 120/70 tire up front and a 190/50 at the rear. It tips the scales at 215 kg (474 lbs), which is fairly hefty, and up from the 180-200 kg (396-441 lbs) of most competitors. There’s no word on how much QJMotor’s latest model will cost, though it’s expected to arrive in Europe first sometime next year before expanding to other markets. The less powerful 921 RR is priced at €12,999 ($15,200) in Germany, so it’s reasonable to expect a modest increase for this more potent version when it reaches European showrooms in the early part of 2026.
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