CFMoto V4SR-RR is ready for production: What the V4 superbike still leaves open

• 997 cc V4 with more than 210 hp (around 154 kW) and 15,000 rpm
• Around 180 kg (approx. 397 lbs) dry, active winglets controlled independently on the left and right
• There is also the V4SR-RR Carbon Black for the racetrack

Three shows, three steps: in 2024, Milan only saw the bare V4 engine under the name “V.04”, alongside a design study called Master of Speed. A year later came the rideable V4 SR-RR prototype. Now CFMoto has shown the finished motorcycle at EICMA 2026, which will be called V4SR-RR from now on. With it, the Chinese manufacturer, so far best known for mid-range sports bikes such as the 450SR and the 675SR, is entering the 1000 cc superbike class. The V4SR-RR is also the brand’s new flagship and one of the most important new models at the Milan show for the 2027 season.

How much power does the CFMoto V4SR-RR have?

According to the manufacturer, the CFMoto V4SR-RR produces more than 210 hp (around 154 kW) from a displacement of 997 cc. The engine revs to 15,000 rpm, 500 rpm higher than last year’s prototype.

CFMoto developed the 90-degree V4 entirely in-house rather than buying it in. One special feature is the counter-rotating crankshaft. It spins against the direction of the wheels and thereby reduces the gyroscopic effect that tries to keep a leaned-over motorcycle upright. This is meant to make turn-in easier and reduce the tendency to wheelie. The solution comes from MotoGP and can also be found on the Ducati Panigale V4.

The connecting rods are made of titanium and come from the Austrian specialist Pankl. Patent filings also show that CFMoto uses variable intake length and finger followers. Finger followers sit between the camshaft and the valve and reduce side forces on the valve stem. The engine is a stressed member of the frame, with a short front frame bolted directly to the cylinder heads.

How much does the CFMoto V4SR-RR weigh?

CFMoto quotes a dry weight of around 180 kg (approx. 397 lbs) for the V4SR-RR, meaning without fuel. The manufacturer has not yet given a ready-to-ride weight.

For comparison: the 2027 Ducati Panigale V4 S makes 218 hp at 13,500 rpm from its 1,103 cc V4. Ducati quotes 187 kg, but measures it without fuel and with all other fluids. The two weight figures can therefore not be compared directly. What is clear, however, is that despite around 106 cc less displacement, the CFMoto comes close to the Italian bike in terms of power.

How do the active winglets on the V4SR-RR work?

The wings on the V4SR-RR’s fairing are movable and are adjusted independently on the left and right. Each winglet has its own actuator for this.

According to CFMoto, just before braking from 160 km/h the system generates 20 percent more downforce on the front wheel than fixed winglets. Downforce is the force that presses the motorcycle onto the road. At high speed, the two wings can also take on different angles. This asymmetric position is meant to help with quick changes of direction.

Patent filings show what this could look like in practice: under acceleration the wings lie almost flat, at high speed they tilt up to 10 to 20 degrees for more stability, and under hard braking they fold up to 45 to 90 degrees. The aerodynamics were tuned in, among other places, the Pininfarina wind tunnel in Italy. CFMoto speaks of the first production application of its kind. How well the system works in everyday riding and on the track remains to be seen, however.

Chassis, brakes and components of the CFMoto V4SR-RR

For its suppliers, CFMoto relies on well-known names from racing. Suspension comes from Öhlins, and braking is handled by Brembo Hypure Sport calipers. Exhaust gases exit through a full titanium Akrapovič system, and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tyres are fitted from the factory.

The chassis geometry is fully adjustable and can therefore be adapted to the respective track. CFMoto has not yet given exact adjustment ranges. Riders from the in-house racing team were involved in the set-up: Máximo Quiles and David Alonso, who race CFMoto machines with Aspar in the smaller Grand Prix classes, have tested the superbike. Alonso has already lapped a development bike in China.

What is the CFMoto V4SR-RR Carbon Black?

The V4SR-RR Carbon Black is an even more track-focused version of the same platform. It has more carbon fibre parts, an all-black look and its own aerodynamic elements on the fairing.

CFMoto unveiled it in Milan as the last model of its presentation. It also comes with selected performance parts and accessories, which the manufacturer has not yet listed in detail. Above all, the Carbon Black is meant to show how far the base can be developed and customised technically.

Record run at 316 km/h as a prelude

The V4SR-RR had already made headlines before the show. On 15 June 2026, a pre-production prototype reached 315.82 km/h at the CCCC test site in Shangrao. The run took place as part of the China Motorcycle Topspeed Record Challenge, was notarised on site and counts as the speed record for a Chinese-built motorcycle with a combustion engine.

Since then, the superbike has been touring racetracks, shows and dealers as a prototype. With the production version, that status is now over.

When will the CFMoto V4SR-RR go on sale and how much will it cost?

CFMoto has not yet announced a price or a sales launch for the V4SR-RR. According to the manufacturer, specifications and equipment are also subject to final confirmation.

Until now, a market launch in 2027 was considered likely, not least because of the timeline so far from engine to prototype to production version. The Swiss magazine moto.ch, however, citing a reliable source, reports that the V4SR-RR will probably not be available until spring 2028. According to the report, the Carbon Black will only go into production after the base model. CFMoto has not officially confirmed either.

This makes the price the most interesting question. With Öhlins, Brembo Hypure, titanium connecting rods and Akrapovič, the V4SR-RR is clearly not designed as a budget alternative. How far CFMoto stays below the European V4 superbikes is likely to decide how much competition the motorcycle poses to the established manufacturers.

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➜ Find all technical specifications for this model in our motorcycle database: CFMoto V4SR-RR 2027.

➜ This article is part of our comprehensive overview: New Motorcycles 2027: All Models, Releases and Highlights at a Glance. Find all key information on this topic in one place.

➜ More on this topic in our overview: EICMA 2026: All New Models and Premieres from Milan at a Glance.