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 civilian version of the 650TR-G attracted a large number of Chinese motorcyclists for its innovative design, high-end configuration and all-day comfort. Research showed, however, that the 650TR-G was attracting younger customers looking for a more powerful and sophisticated model to upgrade to, thus the CFMOTO 1250TR-G was born.
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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 (140hp) of power at 8500rpm and 120Nm of torque at 7000rpm – well ahead of the nearest competition – onto a top speed of 220km/h.
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Running gear comprises a six-speed transmission, a slipper clutch and chain final drive. The 1250TR-G has a fuel capacity of 22.7 litres and a kerb weight of 300kg.
In addition to its pulsating V-twin heart, the 1250TR-G features semi-active WP electronic suspension with electrically adjustable damping and preload as well as a ride-by-wire throttle with four ride modes.
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Stopping power comes courtesy of Brembo radial-mounted calipers, which integrates with the surety of cornering traction control and cornering ABS systems for maximum stability when faced with road debris while leaning.
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In keeping with its GT virtues, the 1250TR-G features a premium JBL multimedia sound system; an electrically adjustable windscreen; heated grips and seat; a tyre-pressure monitoring system and a generous luggage capacity via hard panniers and a topbox, which includes a pillion seat backrest as standard.
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Furthermore, in a motorcycling first, the 1250TR-G features a massive 12.3-inch colour TFT dash, which provides an unobstructed display of vehicle information and Bluetooth connectivity.
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“CFMOTO has always been first to market with new technology and the greatest advancement of product – first with liquid-cooled engines, first with EFI and first to develop larger-capacity engines. This includes 650cc parallel-twin for motorcycles, 800cc V-twin for ATV/UTV, and now the 1280cc V-twin for the 1250TR-G,” CFMOTO Australia director Michael Poynton says.
“The joint venture with KTM gives CFMOTO a massive injection of experience and expertise from the best in the business, all of which will help accelerate CFMOTO’s growth in R&D, manufacturing, marketing, aftersales and, of course, the products themselves. The 1250TR-G is just a taster of that.”
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CFMoto 1250TR-G Specifications | |
Engine | KTM derived 1279 cc V-Twin |
Bore x Stroke | 108 x 69.8 mm |
Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
Claimed Power | 140 hp |
Claimed Torque | 120 Nm |
Induction | Bosch EFI |
Gears | Six-speed, chain drive |
Clutch | Wet, slipper |
Frame | Tubular-steel diamond frame employing engine as stressed member |
Forks | Semi-active WP fork with electronically adjustable damping |
Shock | Semi-active WP monoshock, with electronically adjustable preload and damping |
Tyres | 120/70 ZR17 (f), 190/55 ZR17 (r) |
Front Brakes | Twin 320mm floating discs with four-piston Brembo calipers, Bosch cornering ABS and traction control |
Rear Brake | 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper, Bosch cornering ABS and traction control |
Electronics | Fly-by-wire four ride modes, cornering ABS, lean angle sensitive traction control. JBL stereo system |
Instrumentation | 12.3-inch colour TFT dash |
Dry Weight | 300 kg |
Kerb Weight | / |
Seat Height | 820 mm |
Wheelbase | 1482 mm |
Rake / Trail | / |
Fuel Capacity | 22.7 litres |
Service Intervals | / |
Warranty | / |
Available | Mid 2021 |
Price | / |
Source: MCNews.com.au