QJ Motor
QJ Motor SRC 500 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 64 cruisers we have reviewed.
A spec sheet on its own says little. Here every SRC 500 figure is set against the average for the 64 cruisers on this site, so you can see which numbers are ordinary for the class and which ones set it apart.
The 480 cc engine is 443 cc below the class average of 923 cc, 42nd of 64. Peak power of 25.1 bhp is 39.5 bhp below the class average of 64.6 bhp, 50th of 61. It will feel unhurried next to the class average; the mileage figure is usually the payback. Torque of 36 Nm is 45.2 Nm below the class average of 81.2 Nm, 46th of 64.
Kerb weight is 205 kg, 26 kg below the class average of 231 kg, 24th of 62. That is weight you notice at walking pace, in a U-turn and when pushing it into a parking spot. Seat height is 800 mm, 60 mm above the class average of 740 mm, 5th of 64. Ground clearance is 155 mm, 12 mm above the class average of 143 mm, 21st of 57. Take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion, and slow right down for the unpainted ones.
Fuel tank is 15.5 litres, 1.1 litres above the class average of 14.4 litres, 13th of 64. At a realistic 31 kmpl that is roughly 481 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1440 mm, 67 mm below the class average of 1507 mm, 46th of 62. The short wheelbase is why it feels flickable in traffic.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 145 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 205 kg
- Fuel tank
- 15.5 L
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
- Length
- 2170 mm
- Width
- 820 mm
- Height
- 1120 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-18
Engine
- Engine
- 480 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 25.1 bhp
- Torque
- 36 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 31.5 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic
- Rear suspension
- Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Source: QJ Motor official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The SRC 500 weighs 205 kg with fluids, has an 800 mm seat, 155 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1440 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 15.5 litres, good for about 481 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/90-19 front and 130/80-18 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against CB350C, 42 FJ and 42 Bobber
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the SRC 500 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Slipper clutch
Colours
SRC 500 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the SRC 500?
- It uses a 480cc engine producing 25.15 bhp and 36 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the SRC 500 suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 800 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the SRC 500 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the SRC 500 have?
- 12 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
SRC 500 from
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