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CFMoto Is Racing at the Isle of Man TT for the First Time. Well, Kind Of
TL;DR
CFMoto is making its debut at the Isle of Man TT with the 675SR-R in the new Sportbike class. This marks the first time a Chinese-designed bike will race on the iconic 37.73-mile course.
Key points
- CFMoto is entering the Isle of Man TT with the 675SR-R.
- The 675SR-R competes in the new Sportbike class.
- This is the first Chinese-designed bike to race at the TT.
- The Sportbike class includes models like Triumph Daytona 660 and Yamaha R7.
- The Isle of Man TT course is 37.73 miles long.
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CFMoto is entering the Isle of Man TT with its 675SR-RR in the newly-created Sportbike class. Interestingly, we've seen CFMoto machinery at the TT before, but it's not widely known.
Ever since I saw CFMoto's jaw-dropping V4 SR-RRat EICMA last year, I knew the company was edging ever closer to serious racing. There were rumors we might see CFMoto in MotoGP and that we'd see the V4 SR-RR in World SuperBike (WSBK) even sooner. I was so caught up in following the company's short circuit progression that I never stopped to think the Chinese brand could also be eying up a road race. It turns out it was, and not just any road race: the biggest of all time.
The Sportbike class is a new addition for the TT this year and gives a home to bikes like the Triumph Daytona 660, Yamaha R7, and CFMoto 675SR-R, to name but a few. For many of the bikes in this category, it'll be their first time around the Mountain Course, barring models that competed in the Super Twins category previously. What makes CFMoto's 675SR-R entry significant is that it'll be the first time that a bike designed in China, branding a Chinese logo, will tackle the 37.73-mile course—the logo aspect of this is important, and I'll tell you why further down.
The three-cylinder sportbike is paired with the Moto Twelve Racing team after the pairing achieved a relatively successful season racing in the Sportbike class in the British Superbike (BSB) championship. But the IOMTT is a totally different animal from short circuit racing, and as such, you need different animals piloting the bike.
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Q&A
What is the significance of CFMoto racing at the Isle of Man TT?
CFMoto's participation is significant as it marks the first time a bike designed in China will compete at the Isle of Man TT, showcasing the brand's growing presence in the racing world.
What is the new Sportbike class at the Isle of Man TT?
The Sportbike class is a newly created category at the Isle of Man TT that includes bikes like the Triumph Daytona 660, Yamaha R7, and CFMoto 675SR-R.
Which bike is CFMoto entering in the Isle of Man TT?
CFMoto is entering the 675SR-R in the newly established Sportbike class at the Isle of Man TT.
How long is the Isle of Man TT course?
The Isle of Man TT course is 37.73 miles long, featuring a challenging and iconic road racing circuit.
