This Chinese Sport Bike Intends To Quash The Yamaha R7 And Honda CBR650R

Called the Voge RR 666, it has an inline-four engine that enables zero to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds

As time passes, Chinese bikemaker Voge is becoming a serious name in the motorcycle world. It comes under the umbrella of Loncin (BMW’s long-term partner) and has a few interesting bikes on offer. Taking another step in the same direction, it has now taken the wraps off the RR 666. The sport bike locks horns with popular Japanese offerings like the Honda CBR650R and Yamaha R7, aiming to beat them at their own game.

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One look at the 666, and it looks as serious as middleweight sport bikes can get. The fascia comprises twin LED headlights, flanked by gigantic aerodynamic scoops and muscular fairings. We can’t deny we see some Honda CBR1000RR-R reminiscence up top. At the rear, meanwhile, lies a big, distinct LED lamp, complete with equally unique aerodynamic tail panels.

Attention to detail runs high here, too. You get a diamond-cut alloy wheel and a single-sided swingarm outback, while the front end has integrated frame sliders. The glossy dark green livery brings the aesthetics to a close, alongside the color-matched front alloy and the neon green accents.

Feature-wise, it has a TFT instrument cluster (duh!) that gives you access to rider aids such as traction control, ride modes, and dual-channel anti-lock brakes. These are said to be lean-sensitive, meaning there’s an inertial measurement unit tucked under the skin. We can also spot all LED lights with mirror-mounted front turn signals.

The crown jewel here is the motorcycle’s 660cc inline-four engine. Voge claims the mill is an all-new creation, unlike its earlier Honda-derived 500cc powerhouses. The company is tight-lipped about the power output but suggests the motorcycle can do zero to 61mph in just 3.5 seconds. Plus, the top speed is said to be over 150 miles per hour. This is considerably higher than the twin-cylinder Yamaha R7’s top speed but on par with the four-cylinder Honda CBR650R.

As for underpinnings, you get adjustable KYB upside forks and a monoshock, joined to a steel chassis. These work in tandem with 17-inch alloy wheels, which house dual disc brakes and a single disc fore and aft. Brembo M4.32 calipers bite the front end to help shed speed fast. We also see Pirelli Rosso rubber, adjustable levers, and a steering damper–the latter being a rarity in the middleweight segment.

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As of now, Voge has only revealed limited information about the RR 666. Full details will come out in the next few months, and we expect the motorcycle to be present at the auspicious EICMA. Sadly, as exciting as it may seem, Voge is yet to set foot in the American market. This means the chances of the RR coming here are slim. At least in the near future.

So what's your take on the RR 666? Like it, love it, or hate it? Tell us below!

Source - Voge, Visordown

Punya is an avid motorcyclist who's always up for a ride to the canyons or the racetrack. He insists his riding skills are better than his writing skills, even though he's worked with some world-renowned automotive websites.