CFMOTO Unveils 210hp V4SR-RR Superbike
The in-house 997cc V4 superbike debuted at EICMA with active winglets and Öhlins, Brembo and Pirelli componentry.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Motorcycles
CFMOTO unveiled the V4SR-RR superbike at EICMA, built around an in-house 997cc, 90-degree V4 engine that the company claims produces more than 210hp. The motorcycle features independently operated active aerodynamic winglets, though CFMOTO has not yet released full production specifications, pricing, or availability.
Why it matters
The unveiling places CFMOTO among manufacturers pursuing high-output, aerodynamically assisted superbikes in a segment long dominated by established European brands. Buyers and rivals will watch whether the claimed performance and pricing hold up once production details are confirmed.
CFMOTO claims 210hp from a 997cc V4 and a 15,000rpm redline, with winglets adding 20 per cent front downforce at 160km/h. The quoted 180kg dry weight compares with Ducati's 187kg wet weight for the 218hp Panigale V4 S, though CFMOTO's figure is a dry measurement and not directly equivalent.
The players
CFMOTO
CFMOTO is a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer that has expanded from budget and mid-range models into higher-performance street and sport bikes.
Ducati
Ducati is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer known for its Panigale superbike line, which serves as a performance benchmark in the segment.
The details
The V4SR-RR uses a front-frame chassis, counter-rotating crankshafts, titanium Pankl connecting rods and a full-titanium Akrapovič exhaust. Öhlins supplies the suspension, Brembo the brakes including Hypure calipers, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tyres complete the package.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: CFMOTO revealed the V4SR-RR at EICMA.
Further details of the V4SR-RR Carbon Black variant are expected to be revealed at EICMA.
Roadmap
The V4SR-RR places CFMOTO against Ducati's Panigale V4 S, which quotes 218hp from a 1,103cc engine and a 187kg wet weight. CFMOTO's claimed 210hp and 180kg dry weight position the bike as a direct challenger, though the figures are measured under different conditions and remain unverified.
Riders weighing a high-output superbike should wait for confirmed pricing and availability before comparing the V4SR-RR with established options. Until CFMOTO publishes production specifications, the claimed output and weight figures are not yet something buyers can rely on.
The takeaway
Claimed superbike specifications are most useful once production figures, pricing, and availability are confirmed. Readers comparing bikes should treat the V4SR-RR's 210hp and 180kg figures as manufacturer claims until independent testing is available.
Further reading
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