From 2027, every rider in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) will race a CFMOTO 675SR-R. According to CFMOTO, it’s the first time a Chinese manufacturer has been chosen to supply the bikes for an FIM world championship series.
- The seriesWorldWCR – the women’s world championship, run at World Superbike rounds
- The new bikeCFMOTO 675SR-R, a 675cc three-cylinder sportbike
- The dealExclusive, three seasons: 2027 to 2029
- Out goesThe Yamaha R7, the series bike since 2024
A new bike for the whole grid
Same bike for everyone – so the rider makes the difference.
WorldWCR started at Misano in June 2024. Every woman on the grid races an identical bike, so results come down to the rider rather than the budget. The series runs as part of the World Superbike weekend, alongside the Superbike, Supersport and Sportbike classes. Ana Carrasco won the first title in 2024, and Maria Herrera took the 2025 crown.
Yamaha’s R7 has been the series bike since the start, with technical support from the JiR team. That partnership ends after the 2026 season. CFMOTO takes over on an exclusive deal covering 2027 to 2029, agreed with the FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO).
The bike: CFMOTO 675SR-R
A road-going sportbike that has already been racing in Britain.
Specifications
| Spec | 675SR-R (production bike) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 675cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder |
| Power | 95hp @ 11,000rpm (claimed) |
| Torque | 70Nm @ 8,250rpm (claimed) |
| vs Yamaha R7 | Around 15hp more, says the championship |
| Race record | Two seasons in the Sportbike class at British Superbike events |
The bike reached the podium in its first season in the British championship. CFMOTO says that made it the first Chinese-built production motorcycle on a podium at a British Superbike (BSB) event. The final race specification for WorldWCR hasn’t been released yet.
CFMOTO’s grand prix partner, the Aspar team, helped develop the bike, with Aspar riders and engineers taking part in testing. For 2027, CFMOTO will prepare the race bikes, supply parts and provide technical support at the track.
A bigger push into racing
WorldWCR is the latest step in CFMOTO’s racing plans.
Moto3
David Alonso won 14 races and the 2024 riders’ title, and CFMOTO also took the constructors’ and teams’ championships.
Moto2
CFMOTO has bought a majority stake in Kalex, the leading Moto2 chassis maker.
World Superbike paddock
The WorldWCR deal puts the brand at every WorldSBK round for the first time.
V4 SR-RR prototype
A 997cc V4 prototype hints at bigger plans, though CFMOTO hasn’t confirmed a WorldSBK or MotoGP programme.
Why it matters in New Zealand
CFMOTO already leads the NZ market above 125cc.
New registrations above 125cc, January–September 2026
| Brand | Registrations |
|---|---|
| CFMOTO | 535 (best seller: 450MT, 224) |
| Yamaha | 498 |
The local angle: having its sportbike on the world stage at every WorldSBK round can only help CFMOTO in NZ showrooms – and may make Kiwi riders take a closer look at its road-going sportbikes.
Sources: PowerSports Business, MCNews, Bike Rider Magazine.
Bottom line: a first for a Chinese brand in FIM world racing. From 2027, the 675SR-R will race at every WorldSBK round. Want to know more about CFMOTO’s range? Read our Himalayan 450 vs CFMOTO 450MT comparison.
