Motorcycle specifications ZXMOTO820RR 2026 The love child of a Gex and a Daytona?

Feeling like slamming the door can lead to surprising results. Take Zhang Xue: after founding and leading the Kove brand, he’s now embarking on a new adventure by launching a new motorcycle brand, ZXJC— also known as ZXMOTO.

This might just be a publicity stunt, but two models are already in the works. A roadster strongly reminiscent of the Honda CB 1300 but with a more modest displacement: the 500F. And a feisty little sports bike: the 500RR. As is often the case with Chinese brands, the displacement is around 500cc, but when it comes to power, they mean business. These first ZXJC models deliver roughly 80 horsepower from their 4-cylinder engines.

The successor to a GSX-R?

The boss is already looking further ahead, bigger, and meaner. This is in the works with the 820RR. A sport bike whose potential looks fierce, enough to rile up Triumph and MV-Agusta. The reason? It will be powered by a 3-cylinder engine—the signature layout of these European manufacturers—but with serious horsepower. From its 819 cc, this engine spits out no less than 134 horsepower at 12,000 rpm. An R9 would think twice before picking a fight (119 hp from 889 cc). Torque is equally impressive, at 8.2 mkg, peaking fairly high in the rev range (at 9,500 rpm).
An RR-R version pushes the numbers even further, with 145 hp at 12,500 rpm and slightly more torque (8.5 kg·m) peaking higher (10,000 rpm).

In this upgraded version, the Chinese bike thus achieves performance close to that of an F3 800. Of course, power isn’t everything. We’ll also have to see how the fuel injection system delivers this power. And the Chinese industry still has work to do in that area. Nevertheless, confidence is already high regarding speed—this ZXJC is rated for a top speed of 299 km/h.

It’s not just in terms of power that the surprise lies. The 820RR was initially announced with a dry weight of just 168 kg. On the scale, that put it on par with an R6 or a GSX-R750 —no small feat!
But since then, the numbers have shifted a bit. The brand has revised the figure to 193 kg (presumably with a full tank).

Technical but not very original

Japanese inspiration is also very evident in many aspects. The styling is quite similar to the Honda CBR, the frame is an aluminum perimeter frame, and the rear fairing echoes the aesthetic cues of the Yamaha R series… Not very original. It’s a shame the 820RR doesn’t feature the single-sided swingarm from the 500RR. Also, better braking than the Taisko calipers would be appreciated. Finally, while the bike is equipped with an inverted fork and a shock absorber, no details are provided regarding the origin of these components. On the other hand, the 820RR benefits from a feature typically reserved for track-focused bikes: its steering head angle is adjustable.

A few details allow us to list the onboard electronics. It will feature an inertial measurement unit to control the assist systems, as well as traction control, a shifter, five riding modes, cruise control, keyless ignition, and cornering ABS.

A new offensive is brewing in the world of sport bikes, far more aggressive than the CFMOTO 750 SR-S or Zontes 703 RR. With this ZXMOTO 820RR, and its compatriot the QJ MOTOR SRK 921 RR (a notch above), bikes from the Middle Kingdom are showing a fiercer appetite. A rock-bottom price is likely to add a little extra anxiety for the competition.

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