QJ SRC 500

Quick review

Design

Very appealing design

Two-tone paint and generous use of chrome 

 The paint quality is good

Niggling issues

Large gap between the foot peg and gear lever

Multitudes of wires, cables, hoses visible in plain sight

Brakes

Brakes are weak and spongy

Very little feedback available and stopping power is just about adequate.

Engine and performance

480cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled

25.5hp, 36Nm

0-60kph in 3.82s

0-100kph in 9.77s

33.3kpl (overall)

Instrumentation

Well laid out and displays relevant data

Imperiale’s digi-analogue set-up would've suited the QJ’s retro character more

Ergonomics, ride quality

800mm seat height

Riding position is relaxed

Soft suspension tends to bottom out

Verdict

Torquey engine 

Retro design is a visual treat

Rs 2.69 lakh to Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

Rs 23,000 more could get you the RE Interceptor 650

 

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