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CFMOTO was established in 1989 by Lai Guoqiang. [4] In 2013, it began to be involved in the construction of high-end yachts. [5] In 2011, CFMOTO and KTM entered into a commercial partnership. In 2017, the two companies started a joint venture [6] [7] that allows the production and sale of KTM motorcycles in China under the name of "KTMR2R". [8]
The CFMoto UForce is a line of side-by-side vehicles produced by CFMoto since 2016. History
Motorcycles with a V-twin engine mounted with its crankshaft mounted in line with the frame, e.g. the Honda CX series, are said to have "transverse" engines, [1] [2] while motorcycles with a V-twin mounted with its crankshaft mounted perpendicular to the frame, e.g. most Harley-Davidsons, are said to have "longitudinal" engines.
Other common traits of scooters can include: bodywork (so the mechanicals are not exposed like a conventional motorcycle), motors combined with the suspension or wheel (rather than attached to the frame like a conventional motorcycle), leg shields, smaller wheels than a conventional motorcycle, and an alternative to a chain drive. [1]
PLA motorcycle in Beijing in 2005 CFMoto Baltmotors. Motorcycle manufacture in China first began in 1951, [4] when the People's Liberation Army began producing a 500cc motorcycle to meet the country's military requirements during the Korean War. It was developed on the lines of the K500, a German model used in World War II.
Mick Doohan, who won 12 out of 15 (80%) of the 500cc races in the 1997 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season also deserves an honourable mention. Valentino Rossi is the most successful contemporary rider, having won nine titles including seven 500cc/MotoGP titles (2001–2005, 2008–2009), and one each at 250cc and 125cc levels. [ 28 ]