On September 2, 2023, CFMoto took to the Zhuzhou International Circuit in Zhuzhou China to celebrate the 2023 CFMoto Day. Among the key highlights of the event were the surprise unveiling of two new models under the brand's SR model range, namely, the 500SR and 675SR. For reference, the most performance-oriented model in the SR lineup today is the 450SR, so these two bikes represent a quantum leap forward when it comes to outright performance.
In the US market, the 450SR is known as the 450SS, and it's generated quite a bit of a stir in the market. Thanks to its lightweight build and punchy 270-degree parallel-twin engine, it delivers some pretty impressive performance. That said, the upcoming 500SR and 675SR raise the bar even higher. According to CFMoto, the 500SR is the "pure expression of the SR sporting spirit." It features an all-new 500cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, inline-four-cylinder engine that has been undergoing "secret development" for three years now.