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The QJ Motor SRC 500 is a characterful retro roadster with timeless, retro-inspired styling, positioned as an accessible alternative to established retro roadsters like the Royal Enfield Classic. Made by Qianjiang, the parent of Benelli, and brought to India by Adishwar Auto Ride, it offers classic looks, a torquey engine and relaxed everyday usability at strong value. With retro charm and a characterful engine, it targets riders wanting a distinctive retro roadster. Aimed at those wanting classic retro styling with a torquey engine at value, the SRC 500 is a distinctive, value-focused retro roadster in its class.
Power comes from a torquey 500cc-class engine, paired with a six-speed gearbox. Delivery is smooth, torquey and relaxed, ideal for relaxed city riding and confident highway cruising. Owner-reported mileage is reasonable for the class. The torquey engine, retro styling and relaxed chassis make the SRC 500 characterful and easy, offering classic retro-roadster appeal with torquey, relaxed performance for city, highway and everyday riding, delivering strong value and old-school charm as a distinctive, welcoming and fun retro roadster in the segment.
This bike suits riders who want a distinctive, characterful retro roadster with classic styling and a torquey, relaxed engine at value. It works well for those who value timeless looks, relaxed everyday character and value over outright performance, who can access QJ Motor’s limited India network. The relaxed, upright ergonomics suit city and highway riding. It is less suited to riders wanting sporty performance or a premium finish, being a characterful, welcoming and value-focused retro roadster with classic appeal.
Braking uses front and rear discs with dual-channel ABS, giving confident, secure stopping. The chassis with a telescopic fork and twin rear shocks delivers composed, relaxed handling suited to city and highway riding. Its accessible dynamics inspire confidence. For a retro roadster, the braking and handling package is capable and well-equipped for the class, giving riders confidence for relaxed city riding, highway cruising and everyday use with a torquey engine and classic styling.
The QJ Motor SRC 500 features a display, LED lighting, a telescopic fork, twin rear shocks and dual-channel ABS, with classic retro-roadster styling and a welcoming character. The classic looks, torquey engine and value are highlights. For a retro roadster, the feature set is well-judged for the price, appealing to riders who want timeless heritage styling, relaxed everyday performance and a fun, characterful ride at strong value in the retro roadster segment.
Made by Qianjiang in China and brought to India by Adishwar Auto Ride, the SRC 500 requires servicing through QJ Motor’s limited India dealer network. Genuine parts and care are important, and the showroom and service network is small, which can pose challenges. For a retro roadster, upkeep is manageable, though buyers should confirm local QJ Motor dealer and service reach before purchase, as the network is far more limited than established Indian brands.
The QJ Motor SRC 500 offers reasonable running costs for a retro roadster, with sensible efficiency and affordable service, though parts depend on the limited India network. Its efficiency suits city and highway riding. Resale depends on the niche India market. For a retro roadster, the SRC 500 offers sensible running costs relative to its torquey performance, classic styling and value, though buyers should confirm local service reach and support for the best ownership experience.
The QJ Motor SRC 500 is priced from about Rs. 2.10 lakh to 2.69 lakh (ex-showroom), offering strong value as a characterful retro roadster. On-road prices vary by city. It rivals the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda CB350 and Jawa 350. Use our EMI calculator and city-wise price tools to check the exact on-road cost for your location.
Yes, with regular servicing. The SRC 500's torquey engine is dependable for the class, though QJ Motor's India network is limited, so confirming local service reach and support aids long-term ownership.
It is well suited to relaxed city riding and confident highway cruising thanks to its torquey, relaxed engine and comfortable ergonomics, making it a welcoming, characterful retro roadster for everyday use.
It is manageable and reasonably affordable to maintain for a retro roadster, though parts depend on QJ Motor's limited India network, so buyers should confirm local dealer reach and support before purchase.
If you want a characterful, value-focused retro roadster, the SRC 500 is a distinctive pick. Cross-shop the Royal Enfield Classic 350 or Jawa 350, and confirm local QJ Motor support.
QJ Motor recommends servicing per the owner's manual at regular intervals through authorised dealers. Regular servicing keeps the engine torquey and reliable, though confirm local service reach.
With regular care, the SRC 500 can last many years and high mileage, helped by its torquey engine, though confirming access to QJ Motor's limited India network and support aids long-term ownership.
