Keeway RKV6
 

a what? you may ask....

IL4 600c/90bhp liquid cooled motor housed in a naked streetbike frame, side mounted rear shock (as the ER6),upsidedown forks, radial calipers, twin underseat exhausts, made by Qiangjiang group, you probably haven't heard of them either, but they are a major Chinese manufacturer, so no tin pot firm, they currently have a range of 50/125/150 &250cc scoooters and bikes as well as some ATV's and electric bikes; on sale in this country.
Here's what they say about the RKV6

"It is aimed at the Yamaha XJ6 but will cost much, much less".
no pics online I can find, but here's one from MCM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...47297568_n.jpg


No definite price has been confirmed as of yet but the RKV6 will be their first venture into the big bike market.MotoGB will be the importer.

And just remember it was once said these new Jap bikes would never catch on.....

Cheers Mark.

Re: Keeway RKV6
 

Better pic,

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...5/9e8091e8.jpg

Looks alot like an Aprilia Shiver

http://motorplush.com/wp-content/upl...ed-view-03.jpg


Chris

Re: Keeway RKV6
 

Good morning all.


It was bound to happen sooner rather than later. It'll be interesting to see how good it is, or isn't.


Cheers.

Re: Keeway RKV6
 

Looks monster ish, not too bad imo

Re: Keeway RKV6
 

Not to bad and does have a monster/shiver look to it. My local training place sells keeway scoots and bikes so might have to ask a few questions next time im there.

Re: Keeway RKV6
 

If its to be believed in the MCN

Thats the next Benelli in Western Europe and its motor is R6 derived

Re: Keeway RKV6
 

Styling is pretty good, but the material and build quality will be interesting to see. Having something break due to poor design or materials whilst "pressing on" on a 600cc bike would not be fun.