Zhejiang Chunfeng Power Co., Ltd.,[a] commonly known by its trade name CFMOTO,[b] is a Chinese manufacturer of engines, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, quadricycles, quads, and yachts headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.[1] The Chunfeng CF650-2 and CF1250J models produced by the company are police vehicles used by public security agencies in many provinces and cities.[2][3]

CFMOTO
Company typePublic
SSE: 603129
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989)
HeadquartersHangzhou, ,
China
Key people
Lai Guoqiang
RevenueRMB 32.4 (2019)
RMB 180 Million (2019)
DivisionsZeeho
Websitewww.cfmoto.com global.cfmoto.com

History

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CFMOTO was established in 1989 by Lai Guoqiang.[4] In 2013, it began to be involved in the construction of high-end yachts.[5]

In 2011, CFMOTO and KTM entered into a commercial partnership. In 2017, the two companies started a joint venture[6][7] that allows the production and sale of KTM motorcycles in China under the name of "KTMR2R".[8] CFMOTO also assembles the small displacement models on behalf of KTM in its Chinese factories, as well as producing the larger displacement KTM engines.

Since 2017, CFMOTO has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange as Chunfeng Power with the code 603129.

At the end of 2020, CFMOTO announced a new sub-brand of electric motorcycles, a Zeeho.

Sales and marketing

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CFMOTO designs and manufactures 400-1000cc ATVs, 500-1000cc SSVs, 1000cc UTVs,[9] and 125-800cc motorcycles.[10] Its annual production capacity is 800,000 engines and more than 600,000 vehicles[11] distributed in more than 100 countries and distributed by more than 2,000 partners.[11]

Racing

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Grand Prix

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Moto2 and Moto3

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CFMOTO entered the Moto3 World Championship as a unique constructor using their KTM-based motorcycle.[12]

In 2022, CFMOTO made its debut in the Moto3 class of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing. In fact, two KTM RC250GPs rebranded CFMOTO were lined up by the Prüstel GP team.[13] The riders chosen for the debut season were Spaniards Xavier Artigas and Carlos Tatay.[14][15] At the Indonesian Grand Prix, Tatay started on pole position and finished in third place, the CFMOTO team's first podium.[16]

CFMOTO and Aspar Team join forces in 2024 to fight for the Moto2 and Moto3 titles. In 2023 CFMOTO achieved two more podiums at the Americas Grand Prix and the Australian Grand Prix. In 2024, the goal is even more ambitious: to fight for victories and podiums with the help of Jake Dixon and Izan Guevara, in Moto2, and David Alonso and Joel Esteban, in Moto3.[17] At the Qatar Grand Prix, David Alonso and the CFMOTO Aspar Team have made history with the first victory in the World Championship for a Chinese manufacturer. [18]

At the end of 2024 season, CFMOTO Aspar Team completes the triple crown. David Alonso was crowned world champion in JapaneseGP. CFMOTO became the first Chinese manufacturer to win the constructors' title in the World Championship. In addition, the CFMOTO Aspar Team has also won the teams' championship with two races to go.[19]

Results

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Year Team name Class No. Rider Rounds Wins Podiums Poles F.laps Points Pos.
2022 CFMOTO Prüstel GP Moto3 43   Xavier Artigas All 0 0 0 0 83 16th
99   Carlos Tatay All 0 1 1 0 87 15th
2023 CFMOTO Prüstel GP Moto3 43   Xavier Artigas All 0 1 0 0 77 15th
66   Joel Kelso 1,4-20 0 1 0 0 61 17th
92   David Almansa 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 32nd
2024 CFMOTO Aspar Team Moto2 96   Jake Dixon 3-20 2 5 2 1 155 8th
28   Izan Guevara All 0 1 0 0 69 17th
Moto3 80   David Alonso All 14 15 7 3 421 1st
78   Joel Esteban 1-19 0 0 0 1 45 17th

Off Road

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The nature of a number of CFMOTO vehicles lends them to competing in off-road events.

Rally Raid

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CFMOTO entered the World Rally-Raid Championship for the first time with a factory effort for 2024.[20] In the W2RC 2024 season, Antanas Kanopkinas win the 3rd place with 62 points in the Quad category.

Year Event Class Model Rider Position Stage Wins
2024   Dakar Rally Quad CForce 1000   Antanas Kanopkinas 5th 0
  BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Quad CForce 1000   Antanas Kanopkinas 2nd 0
  Gaetan Martinez 3rd 0
  Rallye du Maroc Quad CForce 1000   Antanas Kanopkinas 1st 3

Models

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Motorcycles

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650 MT.
 
CFMoto 250SR
  • XO PAPIO TRAIL
  • XO PAPIO RACER
  • PAPIO NOVA
  • PAPIO NOVA+
  • ST PAPIO
  • PAPIO CL
  • PAPIO SS
  • 150NK
  • 250NK
  • 250SR (300SR in some countries and regions)
  • 250SR-FUN
  • 250 CL-X
  • CF250J
  • 300 CL-X
  • 300SR (300SS in some countries and regions)
  • 300NK
  • 400NK
  • CF400J-3
  • 450 CL-C
  • 450SR (450SS in some countries and regions)
  • 450NK
  • 450 MT (New)
  • 650NK
  • 400GT
  • 500SR
  • 650GT
  • 650MT
  • 650TR-G
  • CF650G
  • CF650J-2B
  • CF650J-3B
  • 675SR
  • 700CL-X
  • 700CL-X Sport
  • 700CL-X Adventure
  • 700 MT Touring
  • IBEX 800 T
  • IBEX 800 S
  • 800MT Sport
  • 800MT Touring
  • 800MT Explore
  • 800MT N39°
  • 800NK
  • CF800J-5A
  • 1250TR-G
  • CF1250J
  • ZH5000DTJ-A
  • CF10500DJ-B

Quads/ATV

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  • CFORCE 110
  • CFORCE 400
  • CF400AZ-3L
  • CFORCE 500
  • CFORCE 600
  • CFORCE 600 Touring
  • CF600AU-3L
  • CFORCE 800
  • CFORCE 800 XC
  • CFORCE 800 Touring
  • CF800AU-2A
  • CFORCE 1000 Overland
  • CFORCE 1000 Touring
  • CF1000AU
  • UFORCE 600
  • UFORCE 1000
  • UFORCE 1000 XL
  • CF1000UU
  • CF1000UU-2
  • CF1000US-J
  • ZFORCE 800 Trail
  • ZFORCE 950 Trail
  • ZFORCE 950 Sport
  • ZFORCE 950 Sport 4
  • ZFORCE 950 H.O. Sport
  • ZFORCE 950 H.O. EX

Notes

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  1. ^ Chinese: 浙江春风动力股份有限公司
  2. ^ Chinese: 春風動力. Stylised in all caps

References

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  1. ^ Vanderklippe, Nathan (30 November 2014). "Redefining 'made in China': How one firm is forging a new path for manufacturers". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023 – via www.theglobeandmail.com.
  2. ^ "CFMoto CF1250J Touring Bike Is China's New Police Bike". carandbike. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021.
  3. ^ Voicu, Cosmin (5 May 2020). "KTM-powered CFMoto Police Machine: Most Powerful Bike Made in China". DriveMag Riders. Mobixus Limited. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023.
  4. ^ Alexis Ferrant (31 July 2019). "Histoire constructeur : CFMOTO". lerepairedesmotards.com (in French). Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  5. ^ "春风动力下水造游艇 目标5年内销售1万台". zj.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  6. ^ "KTM and CF Moto partnership". Bauer Media Group. 2017.
  7. ^ Gissi, Maurizio (25 November 2020). "KTM intensifica i rapporti con CFMoto. E dopo il brevetto le foto della MT800" (in Italian). CRM S.r.l.
  8. ^ Le Mao, Christophe (19 December 2017). "KTM a signé un accord industriel avec CF Moto" (in French).
  9. ^ "ATV - SSV - UTV". cfmoto.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  10. ^ "125CC - 150CC - 250CC - 400CC - 650CC - 700CC - 800CC". cfmoto.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Over CFMOTO". cfmotobenelux.be (in French). Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Gandeng PruestelGP, Pabrikan Cina CFMoto Rambah Moto3".
  13. ^ Adriano Bestetti (5 November 2021). "CFMoto nel Mondiale Moto3 dal 2022". Triboo Media S.r.l.
  14. ^ "CFMOTO confirm Moto3 plans for 2022 with Prüstel GP". 5 November 2021.
  15. ^ Alessandro Di Moro (22 January 2022). "CF Moto presenta la sua Moto3 con cui correranno Artigas e Tatay". Conti Editore S.r.l.
  16. ^ Di Moro, Alessandro (18 March 2022). "Tatay firma la prima pole position in carriera a Mandalika". Conti Editore S.r.l.
  17. ^ "Blue, black and fuchsia to fight for the win!". www.cfmoto.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  18. ^ "DAVID ALONSO MAKES HISTORY FOR CFMOTO WITH A MASTERCLASS IN THE LAST LAP". www.cfmoto.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  19. ^ "CFMOTO ASPAR TEAM COMPLETES THE TRIPLE CROWN". www.cfmoto.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  20. ^ "CFMOTO Will Compete in the 2024 Dakar Rally". Mega China Motor. 18 December 2023. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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