There’s a definite pattern emerging amongst the new breed of Chinese motorbikes hitting the market. Good-looking machines, packed with plenty of technology, equipped with brand-name running gear, and lashings of high tech kit, at great prices.
They also sometimes have engines based on slightly older designs from partnerships with more mainstream firms. The downside? They’re generally a little overweight, and slightly down on power, compared with the very best from the established Japanese and European brands.
And this new 2026 supernaked machine from Chinese firm QJMotor continues that theme. Dubbed the QJMotor SRK921, it’s a handsome design, with a four-cylinder engine, hybrid cast aluminium/steel tube trellis frame, chunky single-sided swingarm and premium chassis kit from Brembo and Marzocchi. It also has a slick design feel, which the firm says is down to its Italian design roots.
If that sounds a bit, well, familiar, then you’re right: it’s pretty similar to the old four-cylinder MV Agusta Brutale 920, which shares the same basic engine design with identical bore and stroke and broadly similar performance, as well as the same style of chassis.
So – a Chinese-made version of an Italian exotic supernaked from a decade or so ago? That seems to be the sketch, and fair play to QJMotor for getting such an old engine through emissions regs without strangling the power too much – something a lot of much bigger firms have struggled with in the past.
That engine is a pretty conventional unit in the end though: a 16-valve DOHC inline-four with water-cooling, Magneti Marelli ride-by-wire throttle, slipper clutch and six-speed gearbox. It puts out a claimed 127.5bhp@10,000rpm, which is respectable enough for a 900 naked, though a fair bit off the premium litre-class supernakeds. That applies to the mass as well, she’s no lightweight at 218.4kg wet.
Those numbers compare to 211kg and 150bhp for Honda’s current Hornet 1000, arguably the class leader in the ‘affordable supernaked’ sector right now. And as it happens, the Honda doesn’t cost too much more than the SRK, at £9,099 for the base model compared with £8,699 (plus £300 otr) for the QJMotor bike.
Away from the engine, the SRK921 chassis is a pretty solid offer. The frame is a hybrid style unit, similar to MV Agusta’s trademark engineering, with cast aluminium swingarm pivot plates and a welded steel tube trellis front section, matched to a tasty cast aluminium single-sided rear swingarm. QJMotor has deals with the Italian Marzocchi and Brembo brands, and it has branded suspension and brake components from both those firms: fully adjustable 50mm upside-down front forks matched to a preload/rebound adjustable rear monoshock, and a Marzocchi steering damper.
Brakes are top-drawer: dual radial-mount Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers up front with 320mm Sunstar floating discs, radial master cylinder and Bosch dual channel ABS. And the tyres are sporty enough too: Pirelli Diablo Rosso fitments, in 120/70 17 front and 190/50 17 rear sizes, while the wheels are standard multi-spoke cast aluminium parts.
On the electronics front, the SRK is pretty loaded: the rider aids are all six-axis IMU-assisted, with cornering ABS and switchable traction control, plus three rider modes: normal, rain, sport. There’s an up/down quickshifter too, as well as cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring, Bluetooth phone link and heated grips/seat, all accessed via a smart 5” colour LCD dash. You even have a built-in 1080p dashcam all ready to go – neat.
The styling is perhaps a tad ‘busy’ in places; the angle of the large LED headlights jars a little, and the wings and fins on the rear tail unit are a bit fussy. But you can’t argue with things like the massive race-style front radiator, air intake grilles, dual exhausts and that beefy swingarm. The fuel tank is a bit small at 15.5 litres, but looks slick, and details like the fold-out pillion pegs, bar-end mirrors and integrated lever guards are all pretty sweet. You’ll know if you like it though, and it’s well worth a look in the flesh.
So – another intriguing offer from QJMotor, and one which we reckon will appeal to many, especially at the list price of £8,699. That undercuts even the already-cheap Honda Hornet 1000 by £400 (though there is a £300 on-the-road charge to add to the QJMotor, reducing the differential you’ll pay in the end).
The SRK921 will be in UK dealers from March 2026 in a choice of Mechanical Silver (White/Black), Jewel Black (Grey/Black) or Vitality Red (Red/Black). We’ll be looking to ride one as soon as we can: in the meantime, check out more info at https://qjmotor.co.uk.
2026 QJMOTOR SRK 921 TECH HIGHLIGHTS
Brembo radial brakes with cornering ABS
Single-sided swingarm
Adjustable Marzocchi suspension
Marzocchi steering damper
Quickshifter (up and down)
Slipper clutch
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Switchable traction control system (TCS)
Full LED lighting
5” TFT dashboard
Lever guards and bar-mounted mirrors
1080p Dashcam
Heated grips & heated seat
Pirelli Diablo Rosso tyres
2026 QJMOTOR SRK 921 technical specifications
New price: £8,699 (+OTR)
Capacity: 921cc
Bore x Stroke: 73mm x 55mm
Engine details: Inline four-cylinder, 16v, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC
Power: 95kW (127.5bhp) @ 10,000rpm
Torque: 93.0 Nm @ 8,000rpm
Transmission: 6 speed, chain final drive, Quickshifter (up & down)
Fuel tank size: 15.5 litres
Technical features: 5″ TFT Dash, Cruise Control, Traction Control, Smartphone Connectivity, TPMS, USB charger
Frame: Steel-Aluminium hybid Frame
Front suspension: 50mm Marzocchi upside-down (USD) forks, fully adjustable
Rear suspension: Marzocchi mono-shock, fully adjustable
Front brake: Dual 320mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial calipers, Cornering ABS
Rear brake: Single 260mm disc with Brembo single-piston caliper, ABS
Front wheel & tyre: Cast aluminium, 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Rear wheel & tyre: Cast aluminium, 190/50 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Dimensions: (LxWxH) 2130mm x 930mm x 1130mm
Wheelbase: 1425mm
Ground clearance: 145mm
Seat height: 835mm
Curb Weight: 218.4kg
Warranty: two years, unlimited mileage
Contact: qjmotor.co.uk