Chinese firm QJMOTOR launches the SRK 125 R1, a motorcycle that looks like it came from a superbike dealership but hides a 125 cc engine with 15 hp. With an aggressive design full of winglets and sharp lines, it is aimed at those looking for their first ride without sacrificing a radical style. Its price of 4,199 euros places it at the level of an urban scooter, making it an eye-catching option for new riders who want to stand out without emptying their wallets.
A simple chassis for a competition aesthetic 🏍️
Beneath that supersport bodywork lies a modest but functional mechanical setup. The 125 cc single-cylinder engine delivers 15 hp, the maximum legal power for the A1 license. The chassis is a steel multi-tubular type, the suspension consists of a conventional fork and a rear monoshock, and the brakes are disc with standard ABS. There is no sophisticated electronics or riding modes: what you see is a solid foundation for learning to ride safely, without track pretensions.
Winglets that don't take flight (but look great at the bar) 🛞
The winglets and aerodynamic appendages of the SRK 125 R1 are as functional as a cape on a rainy day: they look fantastic in photos, but at 80 km/h they wouldn't scare a fly. The charm is that, parked outside work, it looks like you just arrived from a World Championship race. Sure, when the neighbor asks how it goes, you can answer with all seriousness that it has the same aerodynamics as a Ducati Panigale... as long as you don't start it up.