At the Chongqing Motorcycle Show, China's Zoncin (Loncin) presented the RR666S with a parallel four-cylinder engine from its VOGE brand of premium motorcycles.
This is also said to be a competitor to the Honda CBR650R.
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Three competitors to the CBR650R appear at once
Three new parallel four-cylinder engine models debuted at the Chongqing Motorcycle Show: QJMOTOR's SRK800RR, Zongsheng CYCLONE brand's RC680R, and VOGE's RR666S.
All debuted as supersport models to compete with the Honda CBR650R.
Although the specifications of the RR666S have not yet been announced, it is said to have a 100 PS engine, a top speed of 240 km/h, and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.5 seconds.
Like other Chinese 4-cylinder cars, it has inverted forks, Brembo radial-mount calipers, and a cantilevered swingarm like Ducati and former Honda motorcycles.
Electronic controls include ABS and traction control, and the TFT display meter shows bank angle and acceleration, which may indicate the use of an attitude angle sensor (IMU).
Every Chinese manufacturer is competing with the Honda CBR650R with more luxurious equipment than the Honda CBR650R.
VOGE's RR666S is characterized by its flamboyant coloring and style. The large overhanging ducted wing, YZF-R series-style M-shaped ducts, blinkers placed on the mirror stays, and symmetrical tail lamps are all elements that set it apart from its rivals.
RR666S [VOGE] Loncin, the manufacturer currently producing BMW's parallel two-cylinder engines, has developed the first supersport with a parallel four-cylinder engine. Detailed specifications have not yet been announced.
The style seems to be influenced by the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6, as the tail cowl and tank shape have a similar feel to the 2006 YZF-R6. The popularity of the Pro-Arm can be said to be universal.
The parallel 4-cylinder engine does not resemble the CBR650R engine, unlike the QJ motor and Zonschen. It may be a uniquely developed parallel 4-cylinder engine.
SRK800RR [QJMOTOR] New parallel 4-cylinder machine. The engine and frame show traces of research into the CBR650R. At Chongqing, the Gresini Racing Team colors, which compete in Moto2, will be on display.
RC680R [CYCLONE] A new supersport debuted under the ZONSEN fan model brand. It adopts a parallel 4-cylinder engine for the first time. Detailed specifications have not yet been announced.
Kawasaki ZX-4R also has a number of Chinese rivals
Kawasaki's ZX-4R, which debuted in China as an affordable parallel 4-cylinder supersport, has already found a rival. KOVE's 450RR has a parallel 4-cylinder 443 cc engine with a maximum output of about 70 PS. CFMOTO, a joint venture with Yamaha starting in November, has also announced the 500SR equipped with a parallel four-cylinder engine, which would also be a competitor to the ZX-4R.
450RR [KOVE] The 450RR debuted at the Beijing Motor Show in April, with a new displacement and styling from the previous 400RR. This is the advanced version, priced at 39,800 RMB (about 5288 USD).
500SR [CFMOTO] The silhouette is similar to the 2006 YZF-R6 and the frame shape is similar, but the frame material is unknown. The price is expected to be 35,000 yuan (about 4685 USD) locally.
