CFMoto unveils plans for superbike with new V4 engine concept

Published: Today 12:39

Chinese brand CFMoto is a growing force to be reckoned with in Europe, with new models such as the £5,699 twin-cylinder 450MT not only undermining established competition on price but also beating it in MCN’s recent rigorous tests.

Now the Hangzhou-based firm appears to have its sights set on the large-capacity superbike market – using the recent EICMA trade show in Milan to unveil a new 90-degree V4 engine and a sportsbike concept model known simply as the ‘V.04 Master’. speed.”

Displayed in a clear case next to a concept model of the motorcycle, the engine had cutouts in its cross section to reveal some of the internal mechanisms.

Little is known about the engine and the bike it will power, but a small information plate confirms the claimed 209.2 hp. competition.

It is also reported to have a dry weight of 61.5 kg – just 7.1 kg more than the new Ducati V2 engine found in the 2025 mid-size Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 models, despite having two more cylinder.

The last bit of information available is that the engine has a counter-rotating crankshaft. A technology derived from MotoGP racing, its advantage is that it reduces the gyroscopic effect of the handlebar and wheels, ultimately improving the bike’s ability to turn, resulting in faster lap times.

CFMoto themselves caused quite a stir in the Grand Prix racing paddock with their rider David Alonso winning the 2024 Moto3 World Championship title with Team Aspar.

The engine was shown next to a concept model that appears to be far from reality. As is the case with modern sportsbikes, it features a large pair of front winglets for high-speed stability (they will likely be cut off during production), as well as a single seat and a prominent lower aerodynamic body that may have to be reduced to avoid road-holding issues. lumen.

At the rear there are a pair of Akrapovic exhaust tips, suggesting that CFMoto is working in partnership with the Slovenian brand.

The raised rear end puts the driver above the cabin, and the front fairing features familiar LED lighting that mimics the sports models already on sale.