Benelli’s new sister brand QJ Motor
launched its first product, the QJ SRK 600, in China last month. Since then, a
couple of other QJ motorcycles have been spied including the QJ SRG 600 and QJ
SRT 500. However, the company has not launched any of them yet. Now, another
new bike from QJ Motor has been revealed via a leaked image. It is called the
QJ SRV 500 and it is a Benelli 502C lookalike.
While the QJ SRV 500 has a similar stance
as that of the Benelli 502C, it is not just a rebranded motorcycle. QJ Motor
has implemented certain changes to ensure some uniqueness is maintained. The
SRV 500 features a new frame and less sporty design. The rear end of the
motorcycle sits much lower giving it a more cruiser-like appearance.
As per the reports, the QJ SRV 500 will
come with an 18-inch wheel at the front and a 17-inch rear wheel. To save up on
the cost, QJ Motor has also used a set of conventional telescopic front forks
instead of a pair of USDs. Similarly, a box-section swingarm replaces Benelli
502C’s tubular design. Similar to the mascot that is mounted on the front
fender of the Benelli Leoncino 250 and Leoncino 500, there is one present on
the QJ SRV 500, too.
The QJ SRV 500 will weigh 198 kg which is
20 kg less than that of the Benelli 502C. As for the engine, it uses the same
500cc parallel-twin mill which churns out 47 hp. The weight reduction should
help in the SRV 500 to perform better as well as return a higher fuel economy.
More details regarding the Ducati Diavel-like cruiser motorcycle are expected
to be announced in the coming months. Just like other QJ Motor motorbikes, the
SRV 500, too, would be a China-only model.