- 997cc, V4 engine making 215bhp
- Active aero system with moving front winglets
CFMoto has officially revealed its litre-class offering, the V4 SR-RR, at EICMA 2026. The V4 SR-RR has been spotted testing on track and on display numerous times before, but now the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has officially revealed the motorcycle to the world.
The V4 SR-RR, as the name implies, gets a 997cc, liquid-cooled V4 engine producing 210bhp, capable of a verified top speed of 315kmph. The V4 engine also uses counter-rotating crankshafts, which, while we can’t say explicitly, could be inspired by Ducati’s engine philosophy. With the optional Akrapovic titanium exhaust (standard on the track-only Carbon Black variant), the V4 SR-RR makes up to 218bhp, while shaving weight. Speaking of weight, CFMoto’s liter-class monster weighs in at 180kg (dry, without fluids), which is remarkably low.
Before the nitty-gritty details, we have to address CFMoto’s ingenuity behind the V4 SR-RR’s aerodynamics. Manufacturers haven’t shied away from incorporating all manner of motorsport- and race-derived aero devices, be it BMW or Ducati. Even Japanese brands like Honda and Suzuki, who are generally slower to keep up with market trends, have started incorporating winglets and wings. CFMoto, however, has thrown out the rulebook and gone for an active aero system on the V4 SR-RR.
The front aero surfaces can move up and down, and even independently, to allow riders to generate up to 20 per cent more downforce at higher speeds and assist with direction changes at high and low speeds. Conversely, the winglets can also fold down completely flat to lower the drag coefficient of the V4 SR-RR, aiding in acceleration. This is the first active aero device we’ve seen on a motorcycle made for the road, and we’re curious to discover its full potential.
Underneath, the V4 SR-RR uses a front-frame chassis arrangement, which may also be inspired by the philosophy Ducati imbues its Panigale line of motorcycles with. That said, the V4 SR-RR uses top-shelf components from Öhlins and Brembo, with fully-adjustable front and rear suspension, and HyPure calipers to handle deceleration. CFMoto has approached the V4 SR-RR from customisability as the primary perspective, offering customers the ability to adjust the chassis geometry as per individual requirement, offering a level of personalisation that is rare amongst the mainstream players in the segment.
CFMoto has been making significant strides in the motorcycle industry over the last two years. It can be argued that the manufacturing partnership the Chinese automaker has with KTM has helped them understand how to put together a well-built motorcycle, but to develop such a machine from the ground up is a feat worth applauding. CFMoto currently has a strong presence within China, but have started to turn heads in Europe and North America too.
The V4 SR-RR looks production-ready at EICMA, but CFMoto has not announced an official launch timeline for its supersport contender. With that said, the V4 SR-RR has the minerals, at least on paper, to take the fight to the big hitters in the segment such as the Ducati Panigale V4, Honda CBR1000RR-R and BMW S1000RR.
