As a powersports brand, CFMOTO has a wide range of vehicles that they develop and sell, such as ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles. As CFMOTO is becoming more and more known in the market and with potential customers, the question is whether CFMOTO also develops and makes its own engines. Is this so? Who makes the engines for CFMOTO?

CFMOTO designs, develops and manufactures its own engines. They make the engines themselves for their ATVs and UTVs as well as all motorcycles. In addition, for the motorcycle department, there is a collaboration with the Austrian KTM for the exchange of knowledge and production of motorcycles and motorcycle engines.

Yes, CFMOTO has slowly grown into an interesting player in the ORV market. They design, develop and produce absolutely everything in-house. This now makes them a formidable competitor, partly because they can also market the vehicles at a more interesting price.

Who Makes The CFMOTO Engine?

CFMOTO develops and manufactures its own engines for its ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) and UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles) and motorcycles. They have a whole range of engines, so there is an engine available for every vehicle and for every application.

They not only produce engines, but also develop them themselves. CFMOTO has a lot in-house. For example, they have their own research and development capabilities and have been making the engines for their vehicles themselves since they were founded. With the development of the chassis and the superstructure, they have everything in-house and are independent. This makes CFMOTO a strong partner in the powersport industry.

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CFMOTO Engines For ATVs and UTVs

CFMOTO offers a wide variety of engines for their ATVs and UTVs to suit different models and applications. The specific engine options may vary from year to year, as the engines are constantly evolving and thus getting better. The following engine configurations are available for the ATVs and UTVs:

  • Single-cylinder engines. They produce several single-cylinder engines with different displacements. These engines are mostly used in smaller ATVs and UTVs. Displacement options can be 400cc, 500cc and 600cc.
  • Two-cylinder engines. The two-cylinder engines are for some of their larger and more powerful models. These engines provide higher performance and are commonly found in high-end ATVs and UTVs. Displacement options can be 800cc and 1000cc.

The CFMOTO motors are liquid cooled to ensure efficient temperature control and improved performance. Liquid cooled engines are better equipped to handle demanding off-road conditions and heavy workloads.

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The engines also feature electronic fuel injection technology, which ensures precise fuel delivery and optimum performance and fuel economy. This saves fuel and protects the environment.

CFMOTO ATV And UTV Engine Specifications

In the next table, you find the basic specs of the different engines.

Item400cc500cc600cc800cc1000cc
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHCSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHCSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHCV-twin cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC, V-twin cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
Engine Displacement400cc495cc580cc800cc963cc
Max. power output31 HP @7200 rpm38 HP @ 6250 rpm45 HP @ 6750 rpm62 HP @ 7250 rpm85 HP @ 7750 rpm
Max. torque24 FT. LBS. @ 6000 rpm32 FT. LBS. @ 6000 rpm36 FT. LBS. @ 5250 rpm53 FT. LBS. @ 6250 rpm60 FT. LBS. @ 6200 rpm
CoolingLiquid cooledLiquid cooledLiquid cooledLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Fuel systemBosch® EFIBosch® EFIBosch® EFIBosch® EFIBosch® EFI

The maximum power output and maximum torque may vary. This depends on the type of vehicle you drive and the variation in engine you have chosen. Several configurations are possible.

CFMOTO Engines For Motorcycles

CFMOTO also produces its own engines for its motorcycles. In addition to producing engines for ATVs and UTVs, CFMOTO also has expertise in developing and manufacturing engines for motorcycles. As indicated earlier, they have their own research and development facilities and are capable of designing and manufacturing engines to meet the requirements of their motorcycle models.

CFMOTO has a wide range of engines for their motorcycles to suit different riding styles and preferences. Specific engine options may vary depending on model and year of manufacture. The following engine configurations are currently found in CFMoto motorcycles:

  • Single-cylinder engines. CFMOTO produces single-cylinder engines with different displacements for their smaller and more agile motorcycles. Displacement options can be 150cc, 250cc and 400cc.
  • Two-cylinder engines. CFMOTO also offers two-cylinder engines for their mid-range and larger motorcycles. These engines provide more power and better performance. Displacement options can be 650cc and 700cc.

At the moment, their largest motorcycle displacement is between 650cc and 700cc. They currently do not have a 1000cc engine in their program, although there is talk of developing a 1000cc engine. Sources report that the brand plans to launch a new ‘super bike’ with a 1000cc engine soon. The company confirmed the news through a patent filed in June 2022. Just wait!

The motors for the motorcycles are also all liquid-cooled for efficient heat dissipation and improved performance. In addition, the engines all feature Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) for precise fuel delivery, improved throttle response and improved fuel efficiency.

CFMOTO Motorcycle Engine Specifications

In the next table, you find the basic specs of the different engines.

Item150cc250cc400cc650cc700cc
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHCSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHCSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHCV-twin cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC, V-twin cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
Engine Displacement149.5cc249cc400cc649cc693cc
Max. power output12.3 HP @ 8250 rpm26 HP @ 9200 rpm41 HP @ 9500 rpm60 HP @ 9000 rpm74 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Max. torque11.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm22 Nm @ 7250 rpm32 Nm @ 7750 rpm56 Nm @ 7000 rpm68 Nm @ 6500 rpm

The maximum power output and maximum torque may vary. This depends on the type of vehicle motorcycle you drive and the variation in engine you have chosen. Several configurations are possible.