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Analysis: A Chinese Manufacturer Entering MotoGP Is 'Still 6-7 Years Away'
While CFMoto already has a presence in Moto2 and Moto3, a new analysis argues a full Chinese manufacturer entry into MotoGP is at least 6-7 years off, if it happens at all. Citing Suzuki winning the 2020 title only to exit by late 2022, and Ducati needing 17 years for its first title, the piece points to manufacturing know-how and cultural factors as the real barriers.
Paddock GP · 8/4/2026
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
Martín, Acosta, Rins and Moreira Take On 116km Cycling Challenge Before Silverstone
MotoGP riders Jorge Martín, Pedro Acosta, Alex Rins, and Diogo Moreira took part in the Purito Andorra cycling race ahead of the Silverstone round, covering 116km with more than 4,200m of climbing across six mountain passes. Martín had also completed a separate challenge that week, cycling roughly 900km across the Pyrenees from Roses to San Sebastián over seven days.
Paddock GP · 8/3/2026
Yamaha Taiwan Ties Trade-In Discount on the Jinghao to Father's Day
Yamaha Motor Taiwan released an official YouTube ad for a trade-in campaign on its Jinghao model, timed to Father's Day. Riders trading in an eligible bike get up to NT$16,300 off, plus a lottery chance at an NT$15,000 health-checkup subsidy. The August-only push frames the offer around caring for a father's health.
Yamaha Motor Taiwan (YouTube) · 8/3/2026
Chinese motorcycle exports hit record 26.2 million units, US shipments up 40%
China's motorcycle exports reached a record 26.2 million units worth $11.28 billion, with shipments to the US rising 40% to over 3.9 million bikes and ASEAN volumes up 43.2%. CFMoto also showed off a 315km/h sportbike prototype built around its own in-house engine, signaling a push upmarket beyond price alone.
Tech360.tv · 7/31/2026
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
2026 Wuyang-Honda E-VO Adds Features Without Raising Its Price
Wuyang-Honda has introduced the 2026 E-VO electric motorcycle in China. Three parallel 74V, 28Ah battery packs provide 6.2kWh in total, while peak output is 15.8kW. A DC charging adapter, standard side-bag brackets and DJI action-camera controls are among the additions, with the price held at 29,999 yuan.
TMCBlog · 7/29/2026
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
A Kymco KTR 150 Scrambler Custom From Taiwan
Bike EXIF features a scrambler custom built on the Kymco KTR 150, a small-displacement bike popular in Taiwan. Built on a locally produced 150cc machine, it offers a glimpse into Taiwan's local custom scene.
Bike EXIF · 7/27/2026
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
BMW Motorrad Launches Three New Models in China: R 12 S, Auto-Shift R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 RT Option 719
BMW Motorrad unveiled three new models on the grasslands near Hohhot, Inner Mongolia: the retro-styled R 12 S naked, the R 1300 GS Adventure with its new ASA automatic shift assist, and the fully loaded R 1300 RT Option 719 touring model. Prices start at RMB 199,900 (about ¥4 million), with all three carrying advanced electronics including radar-based rider assistance — a clear signal of BMW's serious push into China's premium motorcycle market.
爱范儿 ifanr · 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
"Two Wheels, One Community": Motorcycling Grows as a Lifestyle in China
Chinese outlet China Daily reports that motorcycling is spreading in the country as a lifestyle rather than mere transport. Guangdong province has nurtured a hobby community of around 500 people. Sales of leisure bikes above 250cc reached roughly 950,000 units in 2025, up 25.87% year on year, as demand for recreational two-wheelers expands.
China Daily · 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
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
BorgWarner to Supply Dual-Clutch Transmissions for a Chinese Motorcycle Maker
BorgWarner has secured a program to supply an integrated dual-clutch transmission system — clutches, hydraulic control modules and control software — for an unnamed Chinese motorcycle manufacturer's models above 500cc displacement. Production is set to begin in Q3 2027, marking BorgWarner's shift from a components supplier to a full systems provider in the motorcycle sector, with potential expansion into Europe and North America.
BorgWarner · 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
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
Asian Motorcycle Economy, Part 2: The Shock of a Chinese Liter-Class Supersport — The Line CFMoto Just Crossed
China's first liter-class V4 sportbike, the V4 SR-RR; a ¥600,000 four-cylinder 500SR. CFMoto's two-front strategy, plus Royal Enfield's push into 750cc. Reading, in numbers, the tectonic shift as Asian makers push 'upward.'
MotoBook編集部 · 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
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
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
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
ZX Moto Founder Zhang Xue Takes Pride in 'Made in China' on the Supersport World Stage
Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle brand ZX Moto, spoke about his company in the context of the Supersport World Championship, saying he takes pride in being 'Made in China' as Chinese-built bikes gain a growing presence on the world racing stage.
SPEEDWEEK.com · 7/22/2026