QJMotor SRK900 (2025) – Review

Chinese brand QJMotor should have the established competition worried as they enter the middleweight naked bike segment with the bold SRK900 – a seemingly budget performance motorcycle packed with some impressive stats and components. Boasting 94bhp at 9000rpm and 66.4 ft-lb/90Nm of torque at 6500rpm, it’s equipped with quality components such as Brembo brakes, fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension, Bosch ABS, Maxxis tyres, and an informative colour TFT dash. Priced at just £6899 on-the-road, this middleweight sports naked undercuts the market. We spent the day in the saddle to see if its performance is as good as its price.  

Pros & Cons

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Price & PCP Deals

Without question, price is the big draw here and the main reason why potential customers will consider the QJ over more-established-but-more expensive European and Japanese models. The SRK900 comes in at £6899 OTR – yep, a 94bhp roadster for under £7000, complete with quality componentry, a quick-shifter and cruise control as standard.

Looking at the competition, the most direct challenge comes from KTM in the form of the 790 Duke and the 990 Duke. Both nakeds are parallel twins, albeit lighter and with more power. The 790 Duke is still on sale at £7999 (and is rated at 95hp in the UK). Sadly, the excellent 890 Duke is no more, meaning the next step up is the 990 at £10,999, which compared to the SRK is starting to get pricy. Also from China is the CFMoto 800NK, which is no longer an official UK bike, but some new stock is still in dealers, priced at £7500.

What makes the SRK900 particularly interesting is that its low price means that it is also competing with smaller-capacity naked bikes such as Honda’s Hornet CB750 (£7499) and Suzuki’s GSX-8S (£8299). Neither can match the QJMotor’s power and torque figures. If you want a sports naked middleweight with more power than the Chinese machine, Triumph's base-model 765 R (£8999) is worth considering. It's a high-quality and racy option that churns out 120bhp, but is £2000 more than the QJ.

Oh, and there’s no price differential for either of the two colour options: red or black.

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Engine & Performance

The SRK900 is powered by a 904cc Chinese-made parallel twin which, unusually, doesn’t appear to be heavily based on any other engine on the market. The bore and stroke measurements are 92mm x 68mm which, of all its main rivals, positions it closest to the KTM 890 Duke's 890cc and 90.7mm x 68.8mm.

The DOHC eight-valve power unit, complete with 270-degree crank, produces a claimed peak power figure of 94bhp/70kW at 9000rpm and peak torque of 66.4 ft-lb/90Nm at a relatively low 6500rpm. The six-speed gearbox is complemented by a quick-shifter as standard and the bike has three riding modes – Sport, Normal and Rain. I rode the majority of this test in Normal.

That peak power figure is similar to the Honda CB750 Hornet (91bhp) and KTM 790 Duke (95bhp), but peak torque is higher, as you would expect from a larger displacement of 904cc, with both peaks arriving relatively early in the rev range compared to the Austrian and Japanese competition.

On the road there’s a pleasing snarl to the high-mounted single-exit exhaust, which sits just behind the right pillion peg. It sounds a bit like an old-school V-twin rather than a standard, Euro5+ compliant parallel twin, which is down to the 270-degree firing order. A few blips of the throttle and the revs build relatively quickly.

On the move, you instantly notice that low-down torque. It picks up nicely, which makes the throttle feel a little snatchy at times, especially amongst town traffic. In fact, with so much early grunt on tap it can feel a little too urgent if you dial in a handful of gas. It helps to be smooth with the throttle or to use a higher gear, which the SRK900 will pull effortlessly.

Away from town, the SRK's midrange continues to deliver impressive real-world performance. Give the quick-shifter a nudge and you surge forward on the back of all that torque. Clear of the first few thousand rpm, the throttle is smoother and the soundtrack even lumpier (in a good way). No need to chase revs; just open the throttle and feel the drive. Make no mistake, the QJMotor’s motor can deliver.

Some, however, might feel it lacks a little excitement, especially in the top 25 per cent of the rev range. The Hornet CB750 and 790 Duke rev more freely and a fraction higher, while both are more exciting in the upper rev range – eager to pick up their front wheels when the pace picks up. The SRK900, though, is more subdued; its potential diluted by a poorer power-to-weight ratio. At 221kg, it’s considerably heavier than the competition, most of which sits below 200kg (with fuel onboard). So, while it drives wonderfully, I was disappointed by the lack of top end go.

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Handling & Suspension (inc. Weight)

So, where has QJMotor saved on manufacturing costs on this keenly priced naked? Walking around the bike, it's hard to tell.

The SRK's suspension is from Marzocchi and is fully adjustable, both front and rear. The upside-down forks are easy to adjust, with a compression damping on one leg and rebound damping on the other. An adjustable top yoke-mounted steering damper also comes as standard.

And the slowing down part is controlled by Brembo, supported by non-lean sensitive Bosch ABS – and both are well up for the job. Maxxis Supermaxx sports rubber sit on 17-inch cast aluminium wheels and is a slightly prosaic choice for an aggressively styled streetfighter but, like the brakes, does the job. It's also good to see a recognised tyre brand used as a factory fitment on a Chinese machine.

As noted, however, the SRK900 is, at 221kg with a full 17.8-litre tank of fuel, a little heavy, while its wheelbase is a relatively stretched-out 1460mm. The majority of bikes considered as direct competition weigh under 200kg. Honda’s CB750 Hornet, for example, is 190kg - over 30kg lighter than the QJMotor with a 40mm shorter wheelbase.

The extra size and bulk of the SRK bring both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it feels solid, robust and, dare I say, well made. It feels like it could survive a low-speed crash without too many complaints, and its larger dimensions may favour larger riders. It has a genuine presence that's lacking on some of the competition.

On the flip side, the tank seems larger than it needs to be, making the stretch to the bars a little too far for a 5ft 7in rider like me, and although the Marzocchi suspension copes with the bike's weight, you do notice the top-heavy feel of the SRK on fast direction changes.

A sporty middleweight naked should be a little more playful and enjoyable. Yes, the QJ is fun up to a point, and while its stability is excellent the bike doesn’t turn to an apex with the energy or precision its looks make you expect. The comparatively slow steering means the lighter bikes in this class are easier to ride quickly, especially as speed increases.

Overall, the QJMotor's handling is fine. But if the chassis could shed a few of those kilos, adopt some sportier rubber with more feel, and move the rider forward a few inches, then we would be talking about a naked that's fun, possibly even a track bike, rather than as a practical and solid road bike.

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Comfort & Economy

As you would expect from a naked street bike, creature comforts are not a priority. That said, cruise control does come as standard, while the 810mm-high seat height and 2100mm overall length make the SRK physically larger and more accommodating than some of its competitors. The ride quality is reasonably compliant – this is not a naked race bike serving time on the road –and you could bash out some decent miles, so long as your neck muscles were up for the challenge.

There is no official data on fuel economy, but peak power and torque are relatively low in rpm compared to the competition, meaning the range of the 17.8-lite fuel tank should be enough for a bike of this type. On this relatively short test ride we didn’t get the opportunity to gain an accurate fuel economy figure but would estimate between 50mpg and 60mpg, depending on how you ride, which gives a theoretical range of between 195 and 234 miles or, realistically, around 165 miles before a warning.

A colour display with connectivity is easy to use and informative. There is even a USB charging point on the right side just below the logo, ideal for keeping your phone topped up once connected to the dash.

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Equipment

QJMotor are not cutting corners when it comes to spec, especially when you consider how keenly it's priced. There's that clear TFT display, which can be paired to a smartphone via Bluetooth for navigation, calls or music control. Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring are nice touches. I enjoyed watching the temperatures rise on the motorway or during fast riding and then drop again at low speeds or after a short stop. Why don’t more bikes have this as a standard fitment? Cruise control, a quick-shifter, LED lights all round, plus that USB port and removable TC are all onboard. The switchgear is a tad dated, but otherwise it’s hard to criticise the QJMoto SRK's spec. Impressive for under £7000.

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Rivals

It’s trickier to position the new SRK900 with direct competition in its sector of the market because on price it’s more comparable to smaller capacity bikes such as Honda’s CB750 Hornet, Suzuki’s GSX-8S and KTM’s 790 Duke. Two bikes that are no longer current, though you should be able to find with zero miles in the back of showrooms, are the KTM 890 Duke and the CFMoto 800NK, with the Chinese CF coming close with quoted power at 70kW/94bhp at 9250rpm, and peak torque at 79Nm/58.3 lb-ft at 8000rpm.

Honda CB750 Hornet | Price: £7,499

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Power/Torque

90.5bhp / 53.3lb-ft

Weight

192kg

Suzuki GSX-8S | Price: £8,299

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Power/Torque

81.8bhp / 57.5lb-ft

Weight

202kg

KTM 790 Duke| Price: £7,999

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Power/Torque

95bhp / 64.2lb-ft

Weight

174kg (dry)

2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Verdict

Chinese bikes are improving year on year, using higher quality components and becoming a serious threat to the established competition at a tempting price particularly with an increase in dealer back-up – and the QJMotor SRK900 highlights this trend. There are a lot of positives to take from our first ride.

Fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes with Bosch ABS, Maxxis tyres, a colour dash with connectivity, multiple rider aids, switchable traction control, cruise control, and quick-shifter are all fitted as standard meaning it’s ticking a lot of boxes for the sub-£7k price tag.

Styling may divide opinion, but the SRK900’s unique stance gives it a distinctive presence which I like, while its 904cc parallel twin sounds pleasingly fruity. There’s some character here.

Its quoted 94bhp is enough, there is lots of usable torque from low down in the rev range. Predictable, stable handling will win many fans who just want a simple, easy-to-ride street bike.

But there are a few downsides: the SRK is on the heavy side and, although it produces strong power and torque, it’s dulled by those extra kilos. The overall package does not thrill, and I’d hoped for a bit more edge from a nearly-100hp naked. And although its £6899 on-the-road price point is tempting, it’s not a massive saving over some of the lower capacity and lighter weight competition, especially when it comes to a PCP offering.

If value tops your list, the SRK900 is a compelling contender - just don’t expect it to outshine the class leaders in finesse.

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2025 QJMotor SRK900 - Technical Specification

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