Chinese-made engines are what motorcycle enthusiasts are paying attention to!? CF MOTO/KOVE/Loncin [EICMA 2024]

The V4 concept engine unveiled by CF MOTO has generated a lot of buzz. CF MOTO has formed a joint venture with KTM, undertaking sales of the KTM brand in China while also operating a factory in China to manufacture both companies’ vehicles. They share knowledge and technology in motorcycle development, including engines, and are developing new vehicles. In fact, the in-line twin-cylinder engines for KTM and Husqvarna are manufactured by CF MOTO, and for some models, CF MOTO is also responsible for body assembly. It’s no surprise that a 1000cc V4 engine built by such a brand has generated a lot of buzz.

KOVE, which is gaining a strong presence in the Supersport 300 World Championship and rallies such as the Dakar Rally, also exhibited a wide variety of individual engines that are used in its production vehicles. While its small-displacement sports models and highly competitive rally homologation models are equipped with high-performance single-cylinder engines, the brand is also developing in-line twin-cylinder engines for large adventure models, as well as in-line four-cylinder engines for mid-displacement supersports and streetfighters that share the same platform.

↑KOVE’s engine lineup. A 449.9cc single-cylinder DOCH engine that produces a maximum output of 44.7kw/9500rpm and a maximum torque of 50Nm/7500rpm. A 442.9cc in-line four-cylinder DOCH engine that produces a maximum output of 52kw/13000rpm and a maximum torque of 39Nm/9000rpm. A 344cc in-line two-cylinder DOCH engine that produces a maximum output of 32kw/11000rpm and a maximum torque of 32Nm/9000rpm was exhibited.

Loncine has separated the VOGE model group into a European brand, offering a wide range of models from adventure to super sports. Loncine also has a long history of developing and manufacturing engines for BMW Motorrad’s in-line twin-cylinder engine series/F series.