CFMoto
Chinese powersports manufacturer producing motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, engines, yachts, and related mobility products.
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Overview
CFMoto is the trade name of Zhejiang Chunfeng Power Co., Ltd., a Chinese powersports manufacturer headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Established in 1989 by Lai Guoqiang, the company developed from an engine and motorcycle producer into a diversified manufacturer of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, side-by-side vehicles, quadricycles, engines, yachts, and electric two-wheelers. Its products are sold in China and through an international dealer and distribution network covering more than 100 countries. The company’s portfolio spans small-displacement urban motorcycles, middleweight and large-displacement naked, sport, cruiser, touring, and adventure models, as well as recreational and utility off-road vehicles. CFMoto also supplies vehicles used by public-security agencies in a number of Chinese provinces and cities, including the CF650-2 and CF1250J police motorcycles. The brand’s market proposition combines relatively accessible pricing with increasingly sophisticated design, electronics, engine technology, and performance. This positioning has helped it move beyond its historical association with entry-level Chinese powersports products and compete more directly in international markets. A major strategic relationship began with KTM in 2011. In 2017, the companies established a Chinese joint venture, KTMR2R, enabling KTM motorcycle production and sales in China. CFMoto also assembles selected small-displacement KTM motorcycles in China and manufactures larger-displacement KTM LC8c engines. The partnership has strengthened CFMoto’s engineering capabilities, manufacturing scale, and credibility in higher-performance motorcycle segments. CFMoto expanded into yacht construction in 2013, reflecting an effort to apply its manufacturing capabilities to adjacent recreational products. At the end of 2020, it announced Zeeho, an electric-motorcycle sub-brand aimed at urban mobility and the emerging premium electric two-wheeler market. The company has also used motorsport to build international brand recognition. CFMoto entered the Moto3 World Championship in 2022 with Prüstel GP using KTM-based motorcycles branded as CFMoto. Carlos Tatay delivered the team’s first podium at the Indonesian Grand Prix that season. After further podiums in 2023, CFMoto joined forces with the Aspar Team for Moto2 and Moto3 competition in 2024. David Alonso won CFMoto’s first motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship race at the Qatar Grand Prix, and the CFMoto Aspar operation went on to secure the 2024 Moto3 riders’, teams’, and constructors’ championships. CFMoto also entered the World Rally-Raid Championship with a factory effort in 2024, recording a third-place result in the quad category through Antanas Kanopkinas. The company’s principal product families include NK naked motorcycles, SR sport motorcycles, CL-C and CL-X cruisers, MT and GT adventure or touring models, TR-G touring motorcycles, Papio minibikes, CFORCE ATVs, UFORCE utility vehicles, and ZFORCE sport side-by-sides. Its stated and reported production capability includes hundreds of thousands of engines and vehicles annually, supported by a broad partner and dealer network. CFMoto has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 2017 under the Chunfeng Power name. Its current identity is therefore both a consumer-facing international powersports brand and the principal commercial brand of a publicly traded Chinese manufacturing company.
History
CFMoto was founded in 1989 by Lai Guoqiang in China and became associated with Zhejiang Chunfeng Power, a manufacturer of engines and powersports vehicles. The company initially built its capabilities around engine and motorcycle production before developing a broader portfolio that included all-terrain vehicles and other off-road products. Over time, CFMoto expanded into motorcycles across multiple categories, including commuter, naked, sport, cruiser, adventure, and touring models. It also developed utility and recreational vehicle families for work, recreation, and off-road competition. In 2011, CFMoto entered a commercial partnership with KTM. The relationship became more significant in 2017, when the companies established the KTMR2R joint venture for the production and sale of KTM motorcycles in China. CFMoto also undertook contract and partnership manufacturing work for KTM, including assembly of selected small-displacement motorcycles and production of larger-displacement LC8c engines. The relationship provided CFMoto with access to international engineering, product-development, and manufacturing experience while giving KTM a stronger production and distribution base in China. CFMoto diversified beyond motorcycles and off-road vehicles during the 2010s. In 2013, it became involved in the construction of high-end yachts. Its products also gained institutional use in China: the CF650-2 and CF1250J motorcycles have been identified as police vehicles used by public-security bodies in multiple provinces and cities. This institutional presence complemented the company’s consumer business and demonstrated the applicability of its larger motorcycles to official and fleet use. The company was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2017 as Chunfeng Power, using stock code 603129. Listing provided a public-company structure for the brand’s continued expansion in manufacturing, product development, and international distribution. CFMoto has since marketed vehicles through dealers and distribution partners in more than 100 countries. Reported production capabilities include hundreds of thousands of engines and vehicles annually, although capacity figures can vary by source and period. At the end of 2020, CFMoto announced Zeeho, an electric-motorcycle sub-brand. Zeeho represented the company’s response to the growth of electric urban mobility and broadened the group’s brand architecture beyond combustion-powered motorcycles. The company’s international profile was also strengthened by motorsport. CFMoto entered the Moto3 World Championship in 2022 with Prüstel GP using KTM-based machines branded for CFMoto. Carlos Tatay’s third-place finish at the Indonesian Grand Prix was the project’s first podium. Additional podiums followed in 2023. For 2024, CFMoto and the Aspar Team collaborated in Moto2 and Moto3. David Alonso delivered CFMoto’s first motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship victory at the Qatar Grand Prix. The season culminated in a major competitive milestone: the CFMoto Aspar operation won the Moto3 riders’, teams’, and constructors’ championships, making CFMoto the first Chinese manufacturer to win the constructors’ title in the World Championship. CFMoto also began a factory campaign in the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship and achieved third place in the quad category through Antanas Kanopkinas. Today, CFMoto operates as both an international consumer brand and the principal trade name associated with Zhejiang Chunfeng Power. Its range covers motorcycles from small urban models through large adventure and touring machines, CFORCE ATVs, UFORCE utility vehicles, ZFORCE sport side-by-sides, electric Zeeho products, engines, and yachts. Its strategy combines broad manufacturing scale, partnerships such as the KTM relationship, competition programs, and a gradual move into more premium and technologically advanced products.
- 2024
First Grand Prix World Championship victory
[1]David Alonso wins for CFMoto at the Qatar Grand Prix.
- 2024
Moto3 triple crown
[1]CFMoto and Aspar win the Moto3 riders’, teams’, and constructors’ championships.
- 2022
Moto3 World Championship debut
[1]CFMoto enters Moto3 with Prüstel GP using KTM-based motorcycles branded as CFMoto.
- 2020
Zeeho electric sub-brand announced
[1]CFMoto announces Zeeho as an electric-motorcycle brand.
- 2017
KTMR2R joint venture is established
[1]CFMoto and KTM establish a joint venture for producing and selling KTM motorcycles in China.
- 2017
Shanghai Stock Exchange listing
[1]The company lists as Chunfeng Power under stock code 603129.
- 2013
Expansion into high-end yachts
[1]CFMoto becomes involved in the construction of high-end yachts.
- 2011
Commercial partnership with KTM begins
[1]CFMoto and KTM begin a commercial relationship that later develops into a Chinese joint venture and manufacturing cooperation.
- 1989
CFMoto is founded
[1]Lai Guoqiang establishes the company that develops into Zhejiang Chunfeng Power and the CFMoto brand.
Products and positioning
Performance-oriented and increasingly premium powersports products combining modern styling, technology, international partnerships, and comparatively accessible pricing.
Naked motorcycles
NK series
The NK family is CFMoto’s naked and street-motorcycle range. It includes models such as the 125 NK, 250 NK, 300 NK, 450 NK, 650 NK, 675 NK, and 800 NK, covering entry-level urban riding through higher-performance middleweight applications.
Sport motorcycles
SR series
The SR line comprises fully faired sport motorcycles, including the 250 SR, 300 SR, 450 SR, 500 SR, 450 SR-S, 750 SR-S, 675 SR-R, and SR-RR V4. The range supports CFMoto’s effort to build a more performance-focused international identity.
Adventure and touring motorcycles
MT and GT series
MT and GT motorcycles target long-distance travel, adventure touring, and mixed-surface use. The family includes the 450 MT, 650 MT, 700 MT, 800 MT, 800 MT-X, 1000 MT-X, 650 GT, and CFLite 250 Dual.
Touring motorcycle
1250 TR-G
The 1250 TR-G is CFMoto’s large touring model and is positioned for long-distance road travel. The model is also associated with the company’s police and public-security motorcycle capabilities in China.
All-terrain vehicles
CFORCE
CFORCE is CFMoto’s ATV family, ranging from the CFORCE 110 and electric CFORCE EV110 to larger 450, 520, 625, 850, and 1000 models. The products serve recreational, utility, and off-road applications.
Utility terrain vehicles
UFORCE
UFORCE vehicles are utility-oriented side-by-sides intended for work, transport, property maintenance, and outdoor use. The listed range includes the UFORCE 600, UFORCE 1000, and UFORCE 1000 XL.
Sport side-by-side vehicles
ZFORCE
ZFORCE is CFMoto’s recreational sport side-by-side family. Models such as the ZFORCE 800, 950, and 1000 emphasize off-road performance and recreational driving rather than utility work.
Electric motorcycles · 2020
Zeeho
Zeeho is CFMoto’s electric-mobility sub-brand, announced in 2020. Its portfolio includes the Zeeho City and is intended to address urban electric two-wheeler use cases.
Minibikes
Papio
The XO Papio Racer and XO Papio Trail are small-format motorcycles designed around accessible handling, compact dimensions, and recreational urban or light off-road riding.
Controversies
Marketing campaigns
- 2024CFMoto Aspar Moto2 and Moto3 program
Global motorsport audience
CFMoto partnered with the Aspar Team in Moto2 and Moto3, supporting a larger racing platform with riders including David Alonso and Jake Dixon.
Outcome. The Moto3 operation won the riders’, teams’, and constructors’ championships.
- 2024World Rally-Raid factory effort
Global off-road market
CFMoto entered the World Rally-Raid Championship with a factory program to demonstrate the capability of its off-road technology and vehicles.
Outcome. Antanas Kanopkinas finished third in the 2024 quad category.
- 2022Moto3 World Championship entry
Global motorsport audience
CFMoto used its entry into Moto3 with Prüstel GP to raise international awareness and associate the brand with competitive motorcycle engineering.
Outcome. The program achieved its first podium at the Indonesian Grand Prix.
Brand decisions
2024
Expand factory-backed international racingStrategyBackground
CFMoto used international competition to develop brand recognition and demonstrate motorcycle and off-road capabilities.
Action taken
The company combined the Aspar Moto2 and Moto3 program with a factory World Rally-Raid effort.
Aftermath
CFMoto achieved a Moto3 triple crown and a third-place result in the World Rally-Raid quad category.
2020
Announce the Zeeho electric sub-brandProduct launchBackground
Electric two-wheelers were becoming an important area of urban mobility and powersports development.
Action taken
CFMoto announced Zeeho as a dedicated electric-motorcycle brand.
Aftermath
The announcement broadened CFMoto’s portfolio beyond combustion-powered motorcycles.
2017
Establish the KTMR2R joint ventureM&ABackground
KTM and CFMoto aimed to produce and sell KTM motorcycles in China while combining KTM product expertise with CFMoto manufacturing and market access.
Action taken
The companies established KTMR2R, which became responsible for producing and selling KTM motorcycles in China.
Aftermath
CFMoto also assembled selected small-displacement KTM models and produced larger-displacement LC8c engines.
2011
Begin commercial cooperation with KTMStrategyBackground
CFMoto sought to expand its technical and commercial capabilities in higher-performance motorcycles and international markets.
Action taken
The companies entered a commercial partnership that later supported manufacturing and distribution cooperation.
Aftermath
The relationship developed into the KTMR2R joint venture and expanded CFMoto’s role in KTM-related production in China.
Recent events
- Unconfirmed
CFMoto advances roadmap to join MotoGP grid with new racing headquarters underway in Rimini, Italy[4]
Reported:
CFMoto has revealed further details of its roadmap to join the MotoGP grid, confirming that work has already begun on a new racing headquarters and dedicated Italian technology centre in Rimini, Italy, to support its racing programs. The Chinese manufacturer, which currently competes in Moto2 and Moto3, has not set a timeline for an actual MotoGP entry.
CFMoto launches Zeeho electric motorcycle brand[5]
Reported:
CFMoto launched Zeeho, a new brand focused on electric motorcycles, and introduced the Zeeho Cyber as a concept electric scooter. The Cyber was described as expected to enter the motorcycle market in 2022.
CFMOTO launches the CFORCE 625 EPS[6]
Reported:
CFMOTO launched the CFORCE 625 EPS ATV, featuring a 7.25-metre turning circle. The release lists a UK price of £7,299 and says it can be purchased through the company’s official UK website.
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