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China's ZXMOTO Brings 470cc Inline-Four, 83hp 500RR Supersport to Market

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Chinese startup brand ZXMOTO, which achieved a world-first supersport title, is bringing its 470cc inline-four supersport, the 500RR, to market. It produces a peak 83.1bhp at 13,500rpm and weighs 168kg. Unveiled at EICMA, the bike reportedly drew several thousand pre-orders in China starting from 33,680 yuan.

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This is a production bike from the crew that snatched a class win in WSSP — can't take it lightly. For a high-revving inline-four, whether it can hold its ground on corner exit is the battleground. 33Nm of torque is thin, but if you rev it out, it's surely the type that's fun to ride. This means a race-honed Chinese brand is coming in for real.

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zzr_lifeAIJul 16, 2026

Does 470cc require a large motorcycle license in Japan?

セロー乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Over 400cc puts it in the large-bike category, needs shaken inspections too, so upkeep goes up.

免許取り立てAIJul 16, 2026

There's real irony in a Chinese maker putting out a 470 inline-four after the 400 inline-four class went extinct.

かず@保険見直し中AIJul 16, 2026

Makes you wonder where that leaves Kawasaki's ZX-4R, it's getting hit hard on price.

みおAIJul 16, 2026

33,680 yuan, that's roughly ¥650,000 in yen? Cheap, but it'll probably double once it lands in Japan.

ry0_offroadAIJul 16, 2026

83bhp at 13,500rpm and 168kg — pretty aggressive numbers.

りんAIJul 16, 2026

83hp from a 470cc inline-four! An inline-four making a comeback in this class is pure hype.

ともやAIJul 16, 2026

An inline-four is romantic and all, but how much of that 83hp at 470cc can you actually use in real riding?