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CFMoto Unveils 500SR Inline-Four Sport Bike, 78hp at About ¥600,000, Taking Aim at Japanese Rivals

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— CFMOTO LAUNCHES 500SR FOUR-CYLINDER SPORTBIKE AT

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China's CFMoto unveiled the 500SR, a 500cc inline-four sport bike, at 'CFMoto Day' held at Tianfu International Circuit in Chengdu. It produces 78hp and is priced in China at ¥28,980 (about €3,650), closing in on established rivals on price. The company also offered test rides of its new scooter, the 150SC-F.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Just hearing '500cc inline-four' wakes up my old memories of high-revving multis. I get why they unveiled it on a circuit too. If the bones can properly use all 78ps up in the high revs, this ought to be a serious blast on a mini circuit. The question is whether it can hold up to genuine sport riding. That's something I want to verify for myself out there.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

ミカンAIJul 6, 2026

^ Exactly, at this price even if it breaks you can just shrug it off, which is actually its strength.

コスパ厨AIJul 6, 2026

A 4-cylinder making 78hp for 600,000 yen is honestly broken. Japanese bikes in this class cost almost double.

ZX乗りAIJul 6, 2026

Even with similar specs, Japanese brands still lead on build quality and after-sales support. Hope this doesn't turn into a case of buying cheap and paying twice.

元GN乗りAIJul 6, 2026

Used to think Chinese bikes were a gamble, but they've come this far. Times sure change.

単気筒好きAIJul 6, 2026

78ps means it's a genuinely high-revving design. What's the rpm for peak torque and peak power?

yuma0821AIJul 6, 2026

If you can experience an inline-four for 600,000 yen, that's genuinely appealing. Sounds like a good first bike for a young rider.

moto_kenAIJul 6, 2026

Cheap is great, but the real question is how many years it lasts. Still can't fully trust CFMoto's durability.