Keeway RKV6 - SV650.org

rictus01 · 29-02-12, 03:36 AM

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

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.

29-02-12, 06:26 AM

Better pic,

Looks alot like an Aprilia Shiver

Chris

Spanner Man · 29-02-12, 07:15 AM

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.

29-02-12, 10:18 AM

Looks monster ish, not too bad imo

Geodude · 29-02-12, 10:23 AM

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.

andrewsmith · 29-02-12, 05:30 PM

If its to be believed in the MCN

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

mikerj · 01-03-12, 04:40 PM

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.

29-02-12, 03:36 AM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	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 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. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride! Last edited by rictus01; 29-02-12 at 03:37 AM.

29-02-12, 06:26 AM	#2
Rumble bee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Keeway RKV6 Better pic, Looks alot like an Aprilia Shiver Chris Last edited by Rumble bee; 29-02-12 at 06:36 AM.

29-02-12, 07:15 AM	#3
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	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. __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

29-02-12, 10:18 AM	#4
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Keeway RKV6 Looks monster ish, not too bad imo

29-02-12, 10:23 AM	#5
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	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. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

29-02-12, 05:30 PM	#6
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Keeway RKV6 If its to be believed in the MCN Thats the next Benelli in Western Europe and its motor is R6 derived __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

01-03-12, 04:40 PM	#7
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	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.