CFMoto unveiled its first Grand Tourer with the 1250 TR-G at the 18th annual China International Motorcycle Show (CIMA) in 2020. While the TR-G’s striking resemblance to the class-leading BMW R 1250 RT made waves, the tourer also attracted attention with its high-tech equipment.
After the show, CFMoto originally planned to release the grand touring rig in China by the first half of 2021. Unfortunately, those plans fell through, but the firm recently used CIMA 2021 to reintroduce the platform. Of course, the TR-G still boasts a 1279cc KTM LC8 V-twin engine that develops 140 horsepower.
On the other hand, WP’s electronically adjustable suspension now gives way to a Marzocchi fork. Whether this compromise was achieved with the TR-G’s price tag, we’ll never know. However, CFMoto is reducing the competition with an MSRP of $15,500.
Compared to the R 1250 RT’s asking price of $20,190, the TR-G offers a range of bikes for much less money. This inequality is even greater in China, the only market getting the new CFMoto model (for now). Priced at CN 285,900 yen ($44,000), the Bavarian Tourer costs twice as much as the North American model and nearly three times as much as the 1250 TR-G.
With this price advantage, many foresee that the new CFMoto will dominate the Chinese market. The 300NK and 650NK brands recently debuted in Europe, and CFMoto plans to ship its 800MT and 700CL-X next year.