QJ Motor – a Chinese manufacturer and part of the renowned Qianjiang Group, have been building motorcycles that combine craftsmanship, reliability, and innovation since they were established back in 1985. They have rapidly grown from a local manufacturer in Zhejiang to a global force in motorcycling, owning international brands like Benelli, which they bought in 2005.

They received the backing of automotive giant Geely in 2016, who you will be familiar with for owning the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. They have some impressive figures too, selling 30m+ bikes in markets worldwide through over 3000 dealers, and a factory on the east coast of China employing upwards of 6000 people.

They manufacture all their own engines, and brands such as Harley Davidson, Peugeot and Kymco all work with QJ Motor.

Now they are set to make a notable impact in the UK market with a diverse range of motorcycles designed to appeal to both novice and experienced riders. Their line-up includes everything from sporty naked bikes and adventure tourers to practical commuters and are very competitively priced.

Imported by Moto73 and with the backing of the already successful MotoGB, QJ Motor are poised to become a recognised name among British motorcyclists quickly and receive the aftersales service the brand deserves, with 30 dealers currently. They are being quite selective about further appointments as they aim for a total of between 40-45 UK dealers.

Arriving at MotoGB HQ in Adlington just after 8 am, we were greeted with a coffee and an impressively sized display of the current model range, which they intend to grow to 25 or 26 as we go through 2026. At this moment it stands at 4 125’s, 3 sports, 4 adventure, 3 naked and 2 cruisers, with a variety of engines, all of which are their own, of course! 

The first thing I noticed about the range was its comprehensive specifications and the seemingly excellent build quality. Even the entry-level SRK 125 comes equipped with dual-channel ABS, adjustable suspension, full LED lighting and USB charging.

This model targets learners with good performance and reliability, and at just £2,499, it’s sure to be a hit and one that we are expecting to insure plenty of. Keep an eye out for our QJ Motor 125cc reviews coming soon. 

After a quick briefing, we chose our preferred bike to take out first and got our kit on, ready to leave at 0930. The weather wasn’t on our side in the morning, so I opted for the sensible SRK 421 RR, a 421cc inline four-cylinder engined track-inspired SuperSport machine.

It generates a peak output of 77bhp at 14,000 rpm and 39Mn of torque. My last sports bike was a Honda CBR600RR, which I sold not too long ago, and I must admit, this bike is not a million miles away from that.

Its aggressive “Mecha” styling with integrated winglets makes this an absolute stunner, and it comes with adjustable Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes with Bosch ABS and a 7-inch colour TFT display. Now you start to see what I mean about the comprehensive specifications! 

After leaving their Adlington HQ, it’s not long before you’re on the quiet country roads, so we found a good spot not too far away for a bit of photography and filming. Due to poor weather and limited visibility, we chose a low-level road with several bends, including a sharp 90-degree turn where the media crew set up.

We spent a good hour or so there, swapping bikes every couple of runs to ensure we had good footage on as many bikes as possible. Due to the poor weather, greasy roads and plenty of farm activity, we had to be quite restrained!

Next up for me was the SRK 800 RR, a race-inspired, larger capacity bike of the one I had just been riding. It’s powered by a 778cc inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 94bhp and 75Nm of torque.

It was nice to ride, providing a smooth and potent power delivery, helped by the up and down quick shifter. It features a high-end chassis with fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension, Brembo radial brakes, a five-inch colour TFT dashboard, cruise control and aerodynamic winglets to match those of its smaller sibling.

Priced at just £6,999, it gives you an amazing amount of motorcycle for your money.

Grace Webb was on the naked SRK 921, so we swapped machines but only for a short time, as she was very keen to get it back!

As the name would suggest, this is a 921cc inline four-cylinder engined high performance bike which delivers 127.5bhp and 93Nm of torque. Its sporty Italian design features a minimalist single swingarm and lightweight wheels, along with fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension and Brembo brakes. This one was great fun to ride, although the setup seemed a little stiff for the bumpy roads we were on.

The SRK’s safety suite includes Six-Axis IMU, Cornering ABS, Ride Modes, TCS, cruise control and a front-facing 1080 camera.

After capturing the footage required at this location, we headed back to HQ for a quick coffee break and a switch to different bikes. We had planned on moving to some higher roads up in nearby Belmont to get some tracking photography and filming done, but the cloud was too low, so we decided to readdress this after lunch.

Instead, we went on a decent-length group ride, so for this, I turned my attention to the adventure bikes.

I set off on the SRT 450 RX, which is A2 compliant with a 449cc parallel-twin engine giving 46.9bhp and 41Nm of torque, and as you would expect from QJ, it’s fitted with Marzocchi suspension and Brembo brakes.

It also comes ready with full luggage, engine protection, heated grips and a heated seat, which is impressive for an RRP of £5,499. The one I rode was in the white colourway, which in my opinion, is one of the best-looking bikes in the range.

For a small capacity bike, it had no problem tackling the Lancashire hills, and I was impressed with both the handling and power. I even found myself thinking I was on one of the larger capacity SRT’s at certain parts of the ride.

After around 45 minutes of riding, I swapped to the SVT 650, which is essentially an SRT with a 645cc V-twin engine, hence the name SVT rather than SRT.

This too has full metal luggage, engine bars, heated grips and seat and has a 20-litre tank, making it a big-mile machine for a mid-capacity adventure bike. This was a really comfortable ride, but it didn’t feel as smooth as other models, especially at low speeds around town.

By now, the weather had improved a little, and the cloud had cleared, so we decided to go back for a quick buffet lunch before taking ourselves off to the Belmont hills to get some tracking footage in.

I took the SRK 800, which is the naked version of the sports bike powered by the same 778cc, four-cylinder engine with 94hp and torque of 75 Nm. Of all the bikes, this was definitely my favourite to ride. The inline 4-cylinder engine is extremely smooth and easily delivers enough power for a naked bike.

With the usual Marzocchi suspension, Brembo calipers, and the quick shifter, this is a real fun machine and one that I would consider owning myself!

The weather continued to improve, which meant we could spend the rest of the day on the twisty roads of Rivington, enabling us to get some great footage in on multiple bikes. 

A successful day overall with some old school wheel bumping and other banter, mainly courtesy of Luke Brackenbury!

We would like to thank the guys at Moto73 & MotoGB for allowing us to experience the new QJ Motor range.

Keep a lookout for our upcoming reviews of the wider range, and if you’re looking to insure your new QJ Motor, be sure to get in contact with us here at Lexham.