CFMoto
has unveiled a new sport touring motorcycle, called the CFMoto 400GT. The 400GT
shares its 400 cc, parallel-twin engine with the CFMoto 400NK, but is tuned to
put out maximum power of around 42.2 bhp at 9,500 rpm and peak torque of 34.4
Nm at 7,650 rpm, and with a maximum speed of 155 kmph. The fuel-injected engine
has a compression ratio of 11.1:1 and the engine is mated to a six-speed
transmission. With a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres, the 400GT certainly is
built for covering long distances on the highway.
The styling is clearly in-line
with the model's sport touring credentials, and the bike features a wide front
fairing with twin LED headlamps, and the rear view mirrors mounted on the
fairing itself. With an expected kerb weight of close to 210 kg, the 400GT is
no lightweight tourer. The bike features telescopic front suspension with a
dual disc set-up on the front wheel and standard ABS.
Last year, KTM entered into a
joint venture with CFMoto with the Chinese firm holding a majority stake of 51
per cent in the venture called CFMoto-KTMR2R. KTM has been retailing its
motorcycle range in China in collaboration with CFMoto for several years now,
and CFMoto has been distributing KTM motorcycles in China. The partnership also
has CFMoto benefitting from the services of design firm Kiska, which designs a
range of KTM models and sister brand Husqvarna's products.
On its part, CFMoto is known as
one of the reputed motorcycle manufacturers from China, and has been developing
a variety of two-wheelers and ATVs since 1989. The company has partnerships
with over 1,500 companies, and the KTM connection also gives CFMoto a link to
India. Bajaj Auto owns 48 per cent of KTM. The new 400GT is expected to be
marketed and sold in Europe as well, but it's still uncertain whether the
Chinese brand's products will ever be introduced in India.
