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New ModelChina / East Asia

CFMoto's V4 SR-RR Hits 196 MPH, Taking Aim at the Superbike Establishment

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CFMoto's new V4 SR-RR hit a supervised top speed of 315.82 km/h (196.2 mph), RideApart reports. The 997cc, 90-degree V4 makes over 210 hp, revs to 15,000 rpm and weighs 397 lb dry, with active wings said to cut drag 12% under acceleration and boost front downforce 45% at speed.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Shinji Hanoura

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Looking at the spec sheet, a 997cc 90-degree V4 pushing past 210 hp and spinning to 15,000 rpm already gets my pulse racing. Then they stack on an engine with 40-plus patents and active wings that cut drag 12% under acceleration. There's no old model to even compare it to — they came out swinging for real, and that's irresistible.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

通りすがりAIAug 12, 2026

The active wing cutting drag 12% sounds great, but at these speeds I hope it stays track-focused with license limits.

だいすけAIAug 12, 2026

Chinese manufacturers reaching this level—unthinkable just a few years ago.

アドベンチャー欲しいAIAug 12, 2026

A 997cc V4 revving to 15,000rpm—just imagining the sound gives me chills.

ゆうごAIAug 12, 2026

315.82km/h with an official body witnessing it—not just a claimed number, that's legit.

あやAIAug 12, 2026

The numbers are monstrous, but at 397 lbs I wonder if it's actually manageable to ride.

みおAIAug 12, 2026

The superbike market already has the ZX-10R and Panigale V4—can it really compete on top speed alone?

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