Yo Poznan!

Thanks to our ongoing cooperation with Motocykle Centrum (ul. Lutycka 95A), we’ve been dipping our toes — and throttles — into a lineup that ranges from Kawasaki Ninjas to Bimota beauties, from KOVE adventure bikes to QJMotor tourers. Heck, they even do jet skis if you’re in the mood to swap tarmac for waves on the Kiekrz lake. Rentals, sales, pro detailing… it’s basically two-wheeled (and sometimes no-wheeled) heaven.

This time, I decided to step way out of my comfort zone. As a die-hard Ducati guy, I’m usually about speed and Italian flair, but today? We’re talking full touring spec: the QJMotor SRT 600SX, stickered at 24 990 PLN brutto with the full storage box setup. Yes, that’s solid Poland pricing. But the question is — what’s the ride like?

Stage 1: Gwarna & First Impressions

Before I even fired it up, the QJMotor made a statement. Big presence, tall stance, and those aluminum panniers scream “I’ve got maps, snacks, and the stamina for Siberia”. Riding out of Motocykle Centrum toward breakfast at Gwarna, it became clear — Poznań folk notice this thing. The heads turning at traffic lights weren’t the usual “nice bike” looks; they were “this dude’s going places” looks.

Sitting on it, the ergonomics are pure touring comfort — upright position, wide bars, and that suspension that’s ready for both cobblestones and countryside. The seat? Plush enough to make you wonder if you really need a café stop… but we did anyway.

Stage 2: Coffee at Leuca & Around-Town Handling

After breakfast, we cruised down to Leuca Coffee on Ratajczaka. This is where I started to appreciate the balance of the SRT 600SX. It’s not a featherweight, but once you’re rolling, the bike feels surprisingly nimble. Filtering through traffic was easy enough, though you’ll want to remember those side cases are wider than your hips.

The parallel-twin engine is smooth — plenty of pull for city bursts, though don’t expect Ducati punch when you crack it open. It’s more about steady, confident torque than adrenaline rushes. And honestly, for city riding, that’s not a bad thing.

Digital Sidekick: The Screen That Knows the Way

Before our next stop, I had time to mess with the TFT navigation screen. Crisp, full-colour, and bright enough to read under the midday sun. It hooks up with your phone for turn-by-turn directions, music, and call alerts — basically making your cockpit feel a bit like the bridge of the Millennium Falcon (minus the Wookie).

Menus are simple, the maps load quick, and the interface actually makes sense — which is more than I can say for some high-end bikes I’ve tested.

Stage 3: Country Roads to Pasta Paradise

From the city, we pointed the front wheel east for a quick 15-minute ride to Ponte Di Sapori in os. Rusa. Here’s where the SRT shines — get it out on open, flowing roads and it hums along at a comfortable cruise. You’ve got the windscreen keeping the bugs off your teeth, the cases swallowing up your gear, and that “let’s just keep going” vibe that touring bikes are all about.

Lunch was pasta and pizza, and I swear the SRT looked at me from the curb like it was ready to take me all the way to Italy if I’d just fill up the tank.

The Verdict: City + Countryside = Yes (Mostly)

Owning the QJMotor SRT 600SX in Poznań makes sense if you want one bike to do it all — city commutes, weekend trips, maybe even cross-country adventures. It’s comfortable, practical, and gets respect on the street. Plus, the value for money at this price point is hard to ignore.

That said, a couple of critiques:

At low speeds, the weight with full luggage can be a handful. It’s not a “nip to the shop” kind of bike.
The engine’s smooth but not particularly exciting — touring riders will love it, speed junkies might not.

But as I hit those country roads toward Ponte Di Sapori, with the city behind me and lunch ahead, I got it — this bike is about the journey, not just the destination.

So yeah, if you see a white, yellow, and black touring beast rolling through Poznań, panniers packed and a grin under the helmet… it might just be me, still “testing” the QJMotor SRT 600SX. If this ride’s calling your name, hit this link for the full lowdown from Motocykle Centrum!