IMITATION DONE RIGHT
autoX|August 2023
If you thought that no one can make a small-capacity American-style cruiser motorcycle better than the Americans, the shiny, grunty, and roaring SRV300 will make you think otherwise.
KARAN MATHUR
IMITATION DONE RIGHT

A lot of enthusiasts in India had high hopes for the Harley-Davidson X440, but, unfortunately, the bike simply failed to live up to their expectations. However, it seems that the answer to their problems might just be here. Called the QJ Motor SRV300, it looks, feels, sounds, and, to some extent, even rides like a Harley. Now, it’s not perfect – but, then, what is? So, let’s find out if the SRV300 is the small-capacity made-forIndia cruiser that we always wanted.

DESIGN & FEATURES 

Let’s start with the design. A close look at the images on these pages is enough for anyone to realise that it’s kind of hard to deny that it looks like a blend of the Harley-Davidson Sportster and Iron 883. The teardrop-shaped fuel tank, rear fender design, which can be mistaken for a V Rod, and the LED headlight casing – it’s very familiar to that of the X440, thanks to the brand name embossed in the middle – are all reminiscent of the iconic Harley models. In short, I absolutely love it! A cool headlight cowl offers the bike a more streamlined appearance. It feels like a big bike, especially while riding it, and its presence on the road commands a lot of attention, which means that it’s sure to grab eyeballs wherever it goes.

It comes with a stepped single-piece seat, which is small enough to give you impressions of a bobber. Plus, it gets a host of vibrant colours, which are well complemented by blacked-out bits, like the engine casing, headlight cowl, alloy wheels, and side casing, adding to its overall appearance. Now, while the design of the bike may not be entirely original, unique touches like the floating type round instrument binnacle and vertically mounted LED tail lamp do add a sense of distinctiveness to the overall design of the SRV300.

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