CFMOTO’s first inline three-cylinder engine

[TK4]

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CFMOTO's first inline three-cylinder engine promises to Impress - Motorcycle Sports

CFMOTO is gearing up to make a mark in a new segment of the market with its first-ever inline three-cylinder engine. This move represents a significant shift for the Chinese manufacturer, as it expands into new territory. The company has developed a 675cc engine entirely on its own, achieved by...

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[Renboy]

So almost 20 years newer than Triumph's triple, but produces less hp and less tq. Congrats?

 

[danp]

So almost 20 years newer than Triumph's triple, but produces less hp and less tq. Congrats?

Likely intentionally crippled so european a2 licence holders can buy it. It's possible the north american version will have more power.

From another source:

The 94-hp figure (or 70kW to use the metric measurements of the type approval) happens to match the maximum allowed under convoluted European rules for riders with a restricted A2 motorcycle license rather than a full-power endorsement. Those A2 bikes are only allowed to make 35kW (47 hp) and if they’re restricted versions of more powerful bikes, those base models can’t have more than 70kW (94 hp). As a result, many manufacturers make specific 70kW versions of bikes, purely so they can then be further restricted to 35kW and ridden by riders with A2 licenses.

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