CFMOTO Makes MotoGP Intentions Official and Opens Dedicated Italian Racing Department

October 20, 2026

CFMOTO has officially declared its strategy to field machines in the premier MotoGP category, backed by the establishment of a dedicated racing department in Rimini, Italy. According to reports from RideApart and Cycle News, the European facility is positioned in Italy's motor corridor near rival manufacturers and will oversee competitive motorcycle engineering and development.

This announcement on October 18, 2026, coincides with global showcase events detailing the company's 2027 technical engineering roadmap. The move follows CFMOTO's multi-category expansion and success across Moto2 and Moto3 championships.

RideApart notes that a direct MotoGP program signals rapid engineering maturation that will accelerate performance technology and chassis advancements in production road bikes sold in the US.