Aspar on CF Moto’s Superbike: “All the riders were pleasantly surprised”

CF Moto’s preparations for its entry into Superbike have been underway for several years, but the pace of development itself has been rapid: In 2024, a 1,000 cc V4 engine was unveiled at the EICMA motorbike show, followed in 2025 by the unveiling of a race-ready prototype bearing the model designation V4 SR‑RR. This motorbike has been undergoing track testing for months and is set to make its racing debut as early as 2027 under a wildcard entry.

It’s worth bearing in mind that CF Moto started with a blank sheet of paper, whilst the established manufacturers have decades of experience and can build on existing models – and yet still take years to develop a new motorbike!

CF Moto plans to unveil the 2027 model at this year’s EICMA in early November. Moto2 riders Daniel Holgado and David Alonso, along with Moto3 ace Maximo Quiles, discovered what customers – and ultimately the Superbike competition – can expect during a test in September. Their team principal, Jorge ‘Aspar’ Martinez, is involved in all racing developments, including the GP and Superbike World Championships.

“It’s a beautiful motorbike. We’ve tested it and I can say that the prototype also runs incredibly well,” said the Spaniard on the Motorbike Magazine podcast. “I expect a much more refined model to be unveiled at EICMA, which is due to be launched next year. Two different versions are planned. But CF Moto has much more to offer: they have a spectacular product range, stretching from electric and petrol scooters right through to trial motorbikes.”

Martinez continued: “The motorbike we currently have is a production model with minor upgrades – and, to be honest, it really does run well! All the riders who’ve tested it have been pleasantly surprised. For a superbike with around 210 to 215 PS, it’s very light and has an engine that’s exceptionally pleasant to ride. But let me repeat: this is a modified road-going RR. There’s still a long way to go from there to the next leap and the next step – building a competitive motorbike capable of winning in the Superbike class.”