Keeway is a new name for motorcycle riders in the United States, though the brand celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Keeway motorcycles are manufactured in China after design and R&D work in Pesaro, Italy, and Barcelona. The Keeway Group is the international distributor of Benelli motorcycles, and they import Benellis into the United States.
Currently, Keeway America’s lineup consists of three scooters and the V302 C V-twin contemporary cruiser that sells for $4999. However, that may be changing. The 2025 Keeway RKR 350 supersport debuted at EICMA 2024, and it shows the continuing improvement in Chinese-made motorcycles. Let’s take a closer look at this entry-level supersport, though some specifications are unavailable.
- The 2025 Keeway RKR 350’s motor is patterned after the DOHC twin-cylinder engine in the Yamaha YZF-R3. The Keeway has the same 68.0mm bore and 44.1mm as the R3, so it displaces an identical 321cc. Like the R3, the RKR 350 has a six-speed transmission, though Keeway adds a slipper clutch to the mix. While Yamaha doesn’t make power output claims for the R3, Keeway isn’t so shy regarding the RKR 350. Keeway tells us the RKR 350 cranks out 39 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, with the 21 ft-lbs torque peak arriving at a lofty 9500 rpm.
- Traction control is standard. That’s not a feature we typically see in the 300 class.
- The front end of the 2025 Keeway RKR 350 is beefy. The non-adjustable fork is an inverted 40mm unit with nearly four inches of travel. The shock is spring-preload adjustable, though no rear wheel travel numbers are quoted. Keeway tells us the shock travel is 1.67 inches, though that tells us nothing above how far the rear axle moves; we have also seen this odd spec from Benelli.
- The braking is beefy. That’s a massive 320mm front disc and a traditionally mounted four-piston caliper. The rear disc is also oversized for the class, measuring 240mm across. ABS is standard, and defeatable.
- The 17-inch wheels are aluminum with CST RideMigra CM-S1 tires mounted. Some of you may be more familiar with the Cheng Shin name—CST stands for Cheng Shin Tire of Taiwan.
- Chassis numbers are scarce. We can tell you that the 2025 Keeway RKR 350 weighs a respectable 363 pounds with its 3.1-gallon fuel tank filled. The seat height is an approachable 30.3 inches, and riders reach for low-rise clip-ons. Unfortunately, the wheelbase, rake, and trail of the 350 is anyone’s guess.
- The dash of the 2025 Keeway RKR 350 is sophisticated. It’s a five-inch TFT display, and you’ll see tire pressures on the dash. Further, the switchgear is illuminated for easy use after dark.
- We don’t have a price because we don’t know if the 2025 Keeway RKR 350 will be imported by Keeway America. This is certainly a motorcycle of interest.
2025 Keeway RKR 350 Specifications
ENGINE
- Engine: Parallel twin
- Displacement: 321cc
- Bore x stroke: 68.0 x 44.1mm
- Maximum power: 39 horsepower @ 10,500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 21 ft-lbs @ 9500 rpm
- Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 vpc
- Cooling: Liquid
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ slipper function
- Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Steel w/ aluminum swingarm
- Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable inverted 40mm fork; 3.9 inches
- Rear suspension: Spring-preload adjustable shock;
- Wheels: Aluminum
- Tires: CST RideMigra CM-S1
- Front tire: 110/70 x 17
- Rear tire: 150/60 x 17
- Front brake: 320mm floating disc w/ 4-piston caliper
- Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
- ABS: Standard (defeatable)
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Seat height: 30.3 inches
- Fuel capacity: 3.1 gallons
- Curb weight: 363 pounds
2025 Keeway RKR 350 Price: $TBA MSRP
