Chinese 600cc 4-Cylinder Super-Sport Bikes

[HawkTwoFifty]

Does anyone know if there are any Chinese manufacturers who currently make, or plan to make, a 600cc 4-cylinder super-sport bike similar to those offered by Japanese manufacturers such as the Honda CBR-600, Kawasaki ZX6-R, Suzuki GSXR-600, or Yamaha R6?

I have recently purchased a dual-purpose Hawk 250 and am super impressed with this bike. I actually discovered the Hawk 250 by accident while searching through Craigslist ads for several months now while searching for a Japanese Super-sport 600 motorcycle. I stumbled on a local ad of someone selling a Hawk 250 and began researching about it ever since and then ended up buying a brand new one. The reviews and price convinced me to make the purchase and I am glad I did.

But I REALLY desire owning a 600cc super-sport motorcycle and was wondering if such a motorcycle was offered by a Chinese manufacturer. Does anyone know if there are any Chinese 600cc super-sport bikes being made at current time, or being discussed for manufacture in the near future?

I would HAPPILY buy one (or two!) and hope this may be a possibility now or in the near future, THANKS!!!

[wheelbender6]

Benelli makes one. I don't think anybody imports them to the States.

[jsumd]

As far as I'm aware there are none available in the states.

[sshevie]

SSR imports the Benelli motorcycles in to the USA.

[ben2go]

Hyosung, but they may be a Korean company.

[wheelbender6]

Hyosung makes a nice v-twin 650.

[jsumd]

Originally Posted by wheelbender6

Hyosung makes a nice v-twin 650.

nice bikes but yeah they are korean. I also love the 250s.

[SamM]

My local dealer has Benelli motorcycles.

SamM

[jsumd]

Originally Posted by SamM

My local dealer has Benelli motorcycles.

SamM

I may have to come check that dealer out. Where in wv?

[SamM]

Preston Powersports in Kingwood, WV. The phone number is: (304)329-0516. He had the white SSR Razkull 125 that I was looking at. It was either the 300 or 600cc bike that was on the floor. He had been trying to sell it for quite awhile. I need to get back out there.

SamM

[Megadan]

600cc Super Sport bikes are fairly dime a dozen and cheap. If you haven't ridden a Super Sport class bike, then I would recommend getting yourself a used, older R6, GSXR600, CBR600, etc.

So far, most of the bikes listed above are Standards or Sports Nakeds, and not super sports. Just want to make that distinction. Two reasons. One, Super Sports are full fairing bikes. Two, the above Benelli makes a very respectable 85hp... which is about 30-40hp less than a 600cc Supersport. VERY different power curves, riding styles, top speeds, and handling.

As a side note, that Hyosung 650 reminds me of the Suzuki SV650. It even makes the same power the the SV650.

[jsumd]

Originally Posted by Megadan

600cc Super Sport bikes are fairly dime a dozen and cheap. If you haven't ridden a Super Sport class bike, then I would recommend getting yourself a used, older R6, GSXR600, CBR600, etc.

So far, most of the bikes listed above are Standards or Sports Nakeds, and not super sports. Just want to make that distinction. Two reasons. One, Super Sports are full fairing bikes. Two, the above Benelli makes a very respectable 85hp... which is about 30-40hp less than a 600cc Supersport. VERY different power curves, riding styles, top speeds, and handling.

As a side note, that Hyosung 650 reminds me of the Suzuki SV650. It even makes the same power the the SV650.

I hade a sv650 for a couple years. Very fun bikes.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by jsumd

I hade a sv650 for a couple years. Very fun bikes.

The SV650 is a great bike, I loved the one I had. Almost the ultimate jack of all trades when it comes to bikes. Simple and affordable, decent power and handling, easily upgraded. Good for sporty rides on curvy roads and also a decent light touring bike.

The the bikes posted here intrigue me to be sure, assuming they can be had for a price that makes them worth overlooking current JDM bikes in the same class that are already priced very well. Which would mean they wouldn't be priced any more than $6000, IMHO.