CIMA 2026 It has become, once again, the reference place where Asian brands announce their main new developments for the next year. Morbidelli, hand in hand with Keeway Group It is one of them and its new Timeless 552 a clear example of what we are talking about. Based on the platform that gives life to the Gaokin GK500a sister model with a scrambler cut, comes to extol the neo-retro aesthetic already presented last year with its older sister the Timeless 1200.
Timeless 552: “classic urban style”
In 2025, the Keeway Group acquired all of Gaokin and that includes its engine R&D department, the vehicle manufacturing plant and all intellectual property rights to the brand’s models. Parallel to this acquisition, the company launched the Timeless range, which is now completed with the new variants “252” and “552”.
Both have just been presented by Morbidelli at the recent CIMA 2026 motor show. As for the Timeless 552, it adopts the shapes and style that its older sister the Timeless 1200 exhibited in the same place months ago. With this it also shares the technical architecture that gives life to the model, although in a “reduced version.” It has a 501 cc twin cylinder engine Equipped with a crankshaft set at 270°, thus emulating the sound and operation so characteristic of V-arrangement mechanics.
The maximum declared power is about 50 HP at 8,500 rpm although, if it is finally offered in Europe, this figure would be reduced to the maximum 48 hp allowed by the current legislation regarding the A2 license. Initially associated with a six-speed gearbox, we have learned that The brand is preparing a variant equipped with an AMT automated shifting system.
Cycle part and equipment according to the canons
The rest of the set perfectly combines the classic style that this type of model exudes with the level of technology necessary to meet the current demands of the segment; Traditional suspensions, with conventional forks and a pair of lateral shock absorbers, as well as a pair of radial wheels shod with road tires, would be part of the model’s standard equipment.
Braking is provided by a double disc, one per axle, clamped by double-piston (front) and single-piston (rear) calipers. Other key aspects in this section, as detailed by a local media that attended the official presentation of this Timeless 552: “The seat height will probably be around 780mm, and the curb weight is estimated at around 190kg, which is normal for a 500cc retro bike.”
All this is combined with an aesthetic in which, for example, the exhaust pipe has a redesign compared to the one used in the model from which it starts. Likewise, the instrument panel maintains the design shown in its older sister, with a double analog dial. This detail enhances the vintage philosophy of the model, which is fully confirmed by a wide range of chrome details, or a well-designed teardrop-shaped fuel tank.
Price and options to get to Europe
As of October 2026, the Timeless 1200 is still not part of the range of models that Morbidelli offers in our country. This means that there are no specific deadlines for both this and the recently presented Timeless 552 to end up being part of the exhibitions of European dealers.
In any case, the start of its marketing in Asia is not expected until well into next year, with an official price. which will be around 30,000 RMB, about 4,000 euros at the exchange rate. Needless to say, if it is finally offered in these latitudes, this figure will increase significantly before reaching the end customer.
