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CFMOTO has unleashed the largest-capacity, most powerful – and most luxurious – motorcycle in China: the 1250TR-G grand tourer.

Unveiled at the recent 2020 Chongqing Motor Expo and on sale in China in the first half of 2021, the 1250TR-G is a luxury-appointed civilian version of the 1250J police and state guest escort motorcycle, which debuted in May as a successor to the 650TR-G.

The 1250TR-G is powered by a 1279cc liquid-cooled V-twin derived from CFMOTO’s partnership with KTM. As such, the largest-capacity and most powerful motorcycle in China has impressive outputs of 105kW at 8500rpm and 120Nm at 7000rpm.

Running gear comprises a six-speed transmission, a slipper

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