CFMOTO has entered the upper tier of the superbike conversation with the V4SR-RR, a new sports machine built around a 997cc V4 and active aerodynamics. The model was unveiled as part of the company’s EICMA developments, with a specification aimed at the performance end of the market rather than at conventional middleweight territory.

The engine is an in-house-developed 90-degree V4. CFMOTO quotes an output above 210hp and a maximum engine speed of 15,000rpm. Its crankshaft rotates in the opposite direction to the wheels, while Pankl supplies the titanium connecting rods. The chassis uses a front-frame arrangement, and its geometry is fully adjustable, giving the motorcycle a technical foundation intended for detailed setup work.

Aero that changes with the situation

The most distinctive part of the design is the front aerodynamic system. Rather than relying solely on fixed winglets, the V4SR-RR uses independently controlled elements to reshape the airflow. CFMOTO says they can deliver a 20 per cent increase in front-wheel downforce immediately before braking at 160km/h, compared with conventional fixed winglets. At higher speeds, the system can work asymmetrically to assist changes of direction.

The equipment list includes Öhlins suspension, Brembo Hypure calipers, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tyres and a complete titanium Akrapovič exhaust system. CFMOTO gives the motorcycle an approximate dry weight of 180kg. Ducati’s Panigale V4 S, by comparison, is listed with 218hp from a 1,103cc V4 and a 187kg figure stated without fuel. Those weight numbers describe different measurement conditions, so they should not be treated as a direct comparison.

Carbon Black takes the track route

The V4SR-RR will be accompanied at EICMA by the V4SR-RR Carbon Black. CFMOTO presents this version as a more track-oriented interpretation, with dedicated performance parts and accessories intended to demonstrate how far the platform can be personalised. More information about the Carbon Black is due at the show, where the company will add detail to the new V4 superbike project.