QJMotor has certainly been on the march in recent years by debuting more and more up-to-date motorcycles. Their scooter line-up has also been completely updated to include some very good products including, but limited to, the AX200s and Fort 250. Now, they are going after the big boys with the QJMotor QJ700-8K.
Before we go further, remember the Italjet Dragster 700 Twin? Well, that bike was designed in Italy and fitted with premium parts such as Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension, Akrapovič exhaust system, manual 6-speed gearbox, and a 70hp single-cylinder engine. However, unbeknownst to many, it actually consists of many QJMotor-developed and made components. So, no, the the QJ700-8k is not a copy of the Italjet Dragster 700.
It is now QJMotor’s turn to market the bike with a design and spec sheet similar (not identical) to the Italjet machine. The manufacturer claims 75 hp, kerb weight of 205 kg, hand-operated manual clutch, 6-speed gearbox, and a top speed of around 200 km/h. Like its Italian counterpart, the QJ700-8K wears Brembo calipers, but has Marzocchi forks.
Being a QJMotor product could very well mean it will be much cheaper, too.
Oh, last but not least, while the engine performance certainly challenges the X-ADV’s, the QJMotor QJ700-8K is a fully road-biased sport scooter. And yes, it is a scooter due to its frame layout, and despite its manual gearbox.
