Chinese OEM manufacturer, Colove, is currently working on a 400cc inline-four engine.
The new powerplant potentially could trigger a rise of small-displacement supersport in China.
Interestingly, while the golden era of Japan’s four-inline makes around 60hp (Honda CBR400RR, Kawasaki ZXR400 & Yamaha FZR400), the powerplant built by Colove makes 74hp @ 13,500rpm and 44Nm @ 12,000rpm making it the most powerful 400cc ever built.
According to reports, its larger bore and shorter stroke (59mm X 36.5mm) allows the engine to rev higher than its 400cc ancestors.
Apart from the impressive figures, the new engine is tangible evidence that the Chinese motorcycle industry is evolving at a rapid pace.
The latest reports also suggest that the new engine could make its debut as early as 2022.
Nevertheless, the Chinese motorcycle market already has a long list of bikes ready to make its way to Europe and Asia with the likes of CFMoto, QJMoto, Benda and Zontes.
(Source: Bennetts)
