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CFMoto's V4 SR-RR Hits a GPS-Verified 196mph, Claimed Fastest Chinese ICE Bike
CFMoto's prototype V4 SR-RR recorded a GPS-verified 315.82km/h (196.2mph) at the Shangrao proving grounds, claimed as the fastest Chinese-built internal-combustion motorcycle to date. Its 997cc reverse-rotating-crank V4 produces over 210hp, paired with electrically adjustable winglets that cut drag 12% and add 45% more front downforce at speed.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
Chinese Motorcycle Exports Hit Record 26.2 Million Units in H1 2026 as Big-Bore Shipments Quadruple
China's motorcycle exports reached a record 26.2 million units worth $11.28 billion in the first half of 2026, up 23.2% year on year by volume. US-bound shipments rose 40% to 3.9 million units, while ASEAN volumes climbed and value jumped 55.1% to $980 million. Exports of models above 800cc surged more than fourfold, and CFMoto said a prototype sportbike hit 315km/h in June testing.
South China Morning Post · 7/30/2026
Wuyang-Honda Unveils 2026 E-VO Electric Cafe Racer With 15.8kW Peak Power
China's Wuyang-Honda has revealed the 2026 model of its E-VO electric cafe racer, delivering 15.8kW peak power from a 74V 28Ah battery pack totaling up to 6.2kWh, priced from 29,999 yuan. The update adds side-bag mounts, a standard front-and-rear dashcam, and DJI action-camera integration, alongside a compatible fast-charging network that has expanded to around 6.2 million poles.
carview! · 7/29/2026
Honda Korea Launches Retro-Styled CB1000F Naked
Honda's Korean arm has launched the retro-inspired CB1000F naked bike, according to The Korea Times. Reviving classic CB styling in a modern chassis, it answers growing East Asian demand for neo-classic models.
The Korea Times · 7/27/2026
CFMoto Adds Piano Black to the 150AURA, From 13,580 Yuan
On July 27, CFMoto launched a new Piano Black color for the 150AURA. The official price starts at 13,580 yuan; online orders before Aug 31 get 500 yuan off (from 11,480 yuan), with a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
机车网 Jiche · 7/27/2026
Ride Review: Benda Grey Stone 707EC, a Markedly Improved Cruiser
Chinese outlet Jiche road-tests the Benda Grey Stone 707EC cruiser. With a ride-by-wire throttle and electronic clutch, it shows clear progress in styling and performance, a sign of rising Chinese-brand quality.
机车网 Jiche · 7/27/2026
BMW Motorrad Unveils Three New Models in China, Led by Retro-Styled R 12 S
BMW Motorrad has launched the R 12 S, the automatic-shifting R 1300 GS Adventure, and the R 1300 RT Option 719 in China. Promotional prices are RMB 199,900, 239,900, and 337,900 respectively. The R 12 S uses a 1170cc boxer twin producing 80kW, while the GS Adventure adopts BMW's electronically controlled ASA shifting system.
快科技（新浪科技） · 7/27/2026
Benelli TRK 902 First Ride: Entering the Maxi-ADV Class Under 9,000 Euros, Strengths and Weaknesses Emerge
Benelli has entered the maxi class for the first time with the large TRK 902 adventure bike, priced under 9,000 euros with generous equipment. A first ride in the Dolomites praised the rich spec but exposed weaknesses in engine feel and weight. Now under China's QJ Group, Benelli uses price competitiveness to take on premium ADV rivals with this machine.
motorcycles.news · 7/26/2026
BMW Launches New R12S, Automatic R1300GS Adventure and R1300RT Option 719 for China
BMW Motorrad introduced three new motorcycles to the Chinese market at an event on the Chilechuan grassland near Hohhot. The BMW R 12 S, a retro-styled model with a 1170cc water-cooled boxer engine producing 80kW, starts at 199,900 yuan. The R 1300 GS Adventure automatic variant, priced from 239,900 yuan, adds BMW's ASA automated shift-assist system that removes manual clutch and gear operation. The R 1300 RT Option 719, priced from 337,900 yuan, shares the 1300cc, 107kW engine but adds a distinct blue finish and CNC-machined metal trim components.
IT之家 (ITHome) · 7/26/2026
Aprilia RS 457 GP Replica Special Edition Arrives in Hong Kong with RS-GP-Inspired Livery
A 2026-model GP Replica special edition of the lightweight 457cc parallel-twin supersport Aprilia RS 457 has landed in Hong Kong. It wears racing colors derived from the RS-GP MotoGP machine and comes standard with a bidirectional quick-shifter, while the frame and swingarm are finished in black.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/26/2026
Yamaha Taiwan Launches 500-Unit Special Edition 'BW's', the Original SUV Scooter, Stoking the Spirit of Adventure
Yamaha Taiwan has released a special urban-exploration-themed color scheme for its rugged, popular 'BW's' scooter, going on sale July 24. Limited to just 500 units in Taiwan, the special edition is loaded with dedicated equipment designed to appeal to owners' desire for something exclusive.
オートバイ · 7/25/2026
QJMotor Set for WorldSSP Entry — Secret Test of New Inline-Four With De Rosa at Valencia in August
China's QJMotor will entrust Raffaele De Rosa with its new inline-four machine for a secret test at Valencia in August, Italy's Motosprint reports. The high-output bike, refined for aerodynamics, has the Chinese manufacturer eyeing competitiveness in WorldSSP as Chinese brands' push into world championship racing gathers pace.
Motosprint · 7/24/2026
Full Teardown of the Zontes 703's Triple Confirms a Design That Backs Up Its Spec Sheet
A video showing a complete teardown of the Zontes 703's three-cylinder engine has been released. Addressing the biggest question around Chinese brands — whether build quality lives up to the claimed specs — the teardown reveals engineering solutions rarely seen in this segment, backing up the brand's claims.
Motociclismo Portugal · 7/24/2026
BorgWarner Wins Motorcycle Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) Order from a Chinese Manufacturer
Automotive parts giant BorgWarner has announced it has won a program to supply motorcycle dual-clutch transmissions (DCT) to a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer. The move underscores the rapid rise in performance and added value of Chinese motorcycles, this time from the drivetrain supplier's side.
PR Newswire · 7/24/2026
SYM Unveils ADX 300 MY26 With Built-In Dash Cam and SYM+ Connectivity as Standard
Taiwan's SYM has announced the 2026 model year of its crossover scooter, the ADX 300. A built-in dash cam, SYM+ connectivity, and premium equipment are now standard. The evolving crossover is built to handle everything from daily traffic to long-distance rides.
Motociclismo Portugal · 7/24/2026
CFMoto Chases a Chinese Speed Record, Refining Aero in Pininfarina's Wind Tunnel
China's CFMoto has taken on the challenge of setting a Chinese motorcycle speed record. Aiming for 300km/h, the effort reportedly involved extensive aerodynamic development in the wind tunnel of Italy's storied Pininfarina — a symbolic project where Chinese and Italian engineering intersect.
InSella · 7/24/2026
China's Kove Reportedly Developing '350 Rally', Patent Reveals a Street-Legal Dakar Face
Chinese manufacturer Kove is reportedly developing a '350 Rally' as a smaller sibling to the 450 Rally. A new design patent shows a street-legal version with fully redesigned bodywork, suggesting the brand is bringing its Dakar-inspired rally look down to a smaller displacement.
motorcycles.news · 7/24/2026
BorgWarner Wins Deal to Supply Motorcycle Dual-Clutch Transmissions in China
Auto parts supplier BorgWarner announced it has secured a program to supply dual-clutch transmissions (DCT) for motorcycles in the Chinese market. The clutch-less transmission technology is expected to be fitted to new models from Chinese manufacturers.
PR Newswire · 7/24/2026
CFMoto 250 Dual Debuts in Malaysia as a Lightweight Dual-Sport Newcomer
China's CFMoto has launched the lightweight dual-sport CFMoto 250 Dual in Malaysia. While a UK launch hasn't been confirmed, British media are already eyeing it as a green-lane contender thanks to its light spec and affordable price.
Visordown · 7/23/2026
China's Kove Loads Its New 625X Adventure Bike With Kit While Keeping the Price Down
US outlet RideApart reports on the 625X, a new adventure bike from China's Kove. It rates the machine as packing equipment to rival premium European machines at a competitive price, and argues that the next axis of competition is not horsepower but equipment per dollar.
RideApart · 7/23/2026
Kawasaki Ninja e-1 Arrives in Hong Kong, In Stock and Tax-Exempt
A Hong Kong dealer has announced new stock of Kawasaki's electric sportbike, the Ninja e-1. It's being offered under the tax exemption available for electric motorcycles, a sign that mass-produced electric sportbikes from major manufacturers are now actually available in Asian urban markets.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/23/2026
Spec-Obsession Diary Vol. 2: 78 hp for About ¥600,000 — Dissecting the Numbers Behind the CFMoto 500SR
Four cylinders, 78 hp, about ¥600,000. The numbers behind CFMoto's newly announced 500SR are shattering the conventional wisdom of the middleweight class. A man who loves spec sheets a little too much dissects this price-breaking machine, line by line.
MotoBook編集部 · 7/23/2026
Honda ADV160 2026 Debuts in Hong Kong with a 5-Inch TFT Display and RoadSync Support
The 2026 model of Honda's urban adventure scooter, the ADV160, has been introduced in Hong Kong. It newly adopts a 5-inch full-color TFT meter and supports the smartphone-connectivity feature Honda RoadSync, while carrying on the rugged crossover styling inherited from the X-ADV.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/23/2026
Patent Filing Suggests China's Kove 350 Rally Could Bring Dakar-Style Formula to Lightweight Adventure Bikes
A newly published patent reveals that Chinese manufacturer Kove is developing a small-displacement rally model, the Kove 350 Rally. It's a lightweight adventure bike that could bring a Dakar-derived formula into the popular A2 adventure class.
Visordown · 7/23/2026
Cyclone RX2: Italian Magazine Introduces a 125 Enduro Where Everything Comes Standard
Italian magazine InSella has introduced the Cyclone RX2, a 125cc enduro from the Chinese brand Cyclone, as a well-equipped machine that comes standard with three pannier cases, traction control and tubeless block-pattern tires.
InSella · 7/23/2026
Kove 625X Pro Ride Review: Chinese Crossover Packs a 581cc Twin and Rear Radar
We put Chinese manufacturer Kove's crossover, the 625X Pro, through a real-world ride test. It features a 581cc twin-cylinder engine, rear radar, connectivity, adjustable KYB suspension, and a 21-liter tank, debuting at a standard price of €6,690 (promotional price €6,490).
Moto.it · 7/23/2026
China's Kove: Patent Surfaces for '350 Rally,' a Touring-Oriented Follow-Up to the 450 Rally
Chinese manufacturer Kove appears to be preparing a new rally-raid model, the '350 Rally,' as a follow-up to its existing 450 Rally, with a patent for the bike having surfaced. Expected to have a smaller displacement than the 450, it's shaping up to be a more touring-oriented machine.
Moto.it · 7/22/2026
Inside the Aerodynamics of CFMoto's V4 SR-RR — Pininfarina's Wind Tunnel Reveals What Makes 'China's Fastest' Tick
Details are emerging about the development of the V4 SR-RR, the supersport CFMoto built and touts as the fastest ever from China. Visordown reports on how its aerodynamics were refined in the wind tunnel of storied design house Pininfarina, revealing the design philosophy behind a machine chasing top speed — a showcase of a Chinese manufacturer's technical ambition.
Visordown · 7/22/2026
CFMoto Launches 500SR at 'CFMoto Day', Debuts V4 SR-RR Superbike Domestically
At 'CFMoto Day' in Chengdu, CFMoto launched its mid-weight sport bike, the 500SR, priced at RMB 28,980 in China. The event also marked the domestic debut of the new V4 SR-RR superbike, powered by a 997cc V4 and weighing under 200kg, underscoring the brand's push upmarket.
MEGA Chinamotor · 7/22/2026
China's QJMOTOR Takes On a Fiercely Contested Segment With the Do-It-All Middleweight Trail 'SRT 450 RX'
China's QJMOTOR has launched the mid-displacement all-rounder trail bike, the SRT 450 RX. Middleweight trail bikes that handle everything from street riding to light dirt sit in a fiercely competitive segment, and whether this bike's generous equipment can hold its own there will be put to the test by real-world reviews in Europe.
Le Repaire des Motards · 7/21/2026
CFMoto V4SR-RR: What Active Aero Brings to Racing
An article examining what the active aerodynamics fitted to CFMoto's flagship supersport, the V4SR-RR, bring to racing. It points to a growing trend of movable aero devices becoming a new weapon among top sportbikes.
motorcycles.news · 7/21/2026
New Details Emerge on CFMoto's Electric Sportbike — Possibly Based on the 450SS
New details have surfaced on the electric sportbike reportedly under development at China's CFMoto. It may carry specs close to the gasoline-powered 450SS, and if realized, would mark Chinese manufacturers stepping up their push into electric sportbikes too — the next move from China's fast-growing motorcycle industry.
Cycle World · 7/21/2026
Cyclone RX2 Brings Full ADV Equipment to 125cc — 15bhp Single Gets Traction Control and 2-Channel ABS
Chinese brand Cyclone has launched the RX2, bringing genuine adventure-bike equipment to the affordable 125cc class. Its 125cc single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine produces 15bhp and 11Nm through a 6-speed gearbox. It comes standard with traction control, 2-channel ABS, tubeless tires, three luggage cases and crash protection, and will be sold mainly in the Chinese and European markets.
BikeWale · 7/21/2026
Kove Adds 581cc Twin-Cylinder Trail Bike '625X Pro' With 62.5hp and KYB Suspension
China's Kove has added the '625X Pro' trail bike to its lineup alongside the 800X and 510X. Its 270-degree crank 581cc parallel-twin produces 62.5hp and 56.5Nm, paired with adjustable KYB suspension and advanced electronics, filling out the lineup with precision.
Le Repaire des Motards · 7/21/2026
KTM 390 Adventure X Reviewed — An Affordable, Street-Focused Adventure Bike
Hong Kong's iBike reviewed the KTM 390 Adventure X. The improved next-generation 390-series engine has grown to 399cc, producing 44 hp and 39 Nm of torque. Compared to the off-road-focused R version, the X is street-oriented and suited to mostly paved use, with pared-back equipment and a lower price positioning it as an accessible entry point.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/21/2026
China's CFMoto New ADV '800MT-ES' Lands in UK Around £8,499 with Electronic Suspension and Radar
CFMoto's Chinese-made adventure tourer '800MT-ES' has arrived in the UK. Equipped with electronic suspension, radar, Bosch rider-assist tech, and touring comfort features, it's priced at £8,499-£8,698 in the UK — a price that's drawing attention for being remarkably low given the equipment level.
Motorcycle News · 7/20/2026
China's ZXMoto 500RR Takes On the 'Forgotten Formula' With 84-HP Inline-Four
China's ZXMoto is launching the 500RR, a 500cc sports bike producing 84 horsepower from an inline-four engine. The model revives the once-thriving 'forgotten formula' of small-displacement multi-cylinder bikes for today's market, taking aim at the Kawasaki ZX-4RR, Honda CBR650R, and a new generation of Chinese sport bikes.
Motorcycle Sports · 7/18/2026
China's Zontes 703 F Gets a Price Cut — Fully Panniered ADV Now About 4,000 Złoty Cheaper
Poland's Scigacz has reported a price cut for the Zontes 703 F from Chinese manufacturer Zontes. The flagship ADV, which drew major attention when it debuted in 2025, now sees its fully specced version with a complete set of pannier cases priced about 4,000 złoty cheaper. It's also a machine that drew attention for its performance, having earned a Guinness World Record for the fastest lap around Poland's border.
Scigacz · 7/17/2026
China's CFMoto Targets Yamaha R3 with Parallel-Twin Small Sportbike 250SR-R
China's CFMoto is bringing out the 250SR-R, a small full-fairing sportbike powered by a parallel-twin engine. In a 250cc full-fairing market that has long been dominated by singles, it's an ambitious model that sets its sights squarely on the Yamaha YZF-R3.
motorcycles.news · 7/16/2026
CFMoto '250SR-R' Production Patent Revealed — Twin-Cylinder Small Sportbike Takes Aim at Yamaha R3
CFMoto has filed a production patent for its small sportbike, the 250SR-R, revealing what's under the fairing for the first time. It appears to adopt a parallel-twin engine in place of the usual single, promising a higher-revving pull and a fuller exhaust note. It looks set to be a serious entry from a Chinese manufacturer into the entry-level sportbike market contested by bikes like the Yamaha R3.
motorcycles.news · 7/16/2026