CFMoto officially reveals 750SR-R inline four sportbike
Certain to tickle the fancies of many British riders, CFMoto’s new four-cylinder beauty is revealed.
Seemingly no longer sporting a seatbelt, the four-cylinder CFMoto 750SR-R has been unveiled. Also known as the 750SR-S or 750SS in other markets, the 749cc inline four has been piquing sportbike riders’ interest since rumours and news of the motorcycle began emerging roughly a year ago.
Now, finally, CFMoto has officially revealed the next step in its ever-expanding line-up. But just in China. The bike’s global release won’t come until later, perhaps at this year’s EICMA. After that, it’s hard to say when or if the bike will ever make it to the United Kingdom.
CFMoto’s position in Europe has been unsteady ever since KTM broke its distribution deal with the Chinese manufacturer in April of this year. Here in the UK, quad bike and ATV seller Quadzilla was named as CFMoto’s new distributor back in June. But getting in touch with them has proven difficult.
The 750SR-R is notable for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is the company’s first foray into four-cylinder machines, inherently meaning it is not powered by a rebadged KTM engine - as is the case with a handful of CFMoto models.
Secondly, the bike has a number of novel features, including an optional rear wheel cover to help improve aerodynamics. We’re assuming it’s optional, since official photos show the bike both with and without the cover.
However, the strange seatbelt/passenger grab strap that drew internet attention earlier this year seems to have disappeared.
What we’re left with instead is a machine that looks damned gorgeous. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course, but we’re particularly fond of the four-port underseat exhaust. Will they cook your biscuits on a hot day? Maybe, but they look so cool that you won’t mind.
Equipped with a (upshift-only) quickshifter, 750SR-R brags peak power outputs of 110 hp at 10250 rpm, and 59 lb-ft of torque at 9000 rpm. That puts it sort of on par with the power outputs of the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 (113 hp / 61 lb-ft of torque), which perhaps makes it sound less impressive - but it still looks fun.
Suspension front and back is KYB, brakes are Brembo, and the presence of a six-axis IMU means cornering ABS, cornering traction control, and two riding modes.
Elsewhere, you get cornering lights, keyless ignition that allows you to use your phone as a key, emergency braking lights, and tire-pressure monitoring. You also get all kinds of connectivity, including Insta360 camera integration, and over-the-air updates to ensure the CCP is able to keep tabs on you. No, sorry, I read that wrong. It’s to facilitate software updates.
The bike is certain to come with an attractive price tag when and if it makes it to UK shores. Stick with Visordown.com for the latest updates on this bike and all the latest motorcycle news.
Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
