WorldWCR: CFMOTO replaces Yamaha in 2027 with the 675SR-R
The newsroomUpdated on October 9, 20263 minWorldWCR: CFMOTO replaces Yamaha from 2027. The 675SR-R will be the women's world championship's only bike until 2029, with more power than the R7.
Key point
The CFMOTO 675SR-R becomes the WorldWCR's single bike from 2027 to 2029, replacing the Yamaha R7 used since 2024.
CFMOTO becomes the bike supplier for WorldWCR, the women-only circuit racing world championship, from 2027. The 675SR-R replaces the Yamaha R7, used since the series began in 2024. The announcement came on 9 October 2026, a day after the end of the partnership with Yamaha was made public.
Yamaha leaves after three seasons
On 8 October 2026, WorldSBK announced that WorldWCR and Yamaha Motor Europe would end their partnership after the 2026 season. Yamaha helped launch the championship in 2024: its R7s were the basis of the first three seasons, which opened at Misano in June 2024. According to Road Racing World, the series has brought together 55 riders from 25 nationalities. Ana Carrasco was champion in 2024 and Maria Herrera in 2025. The release does not say why the partnership is ending.
What the 675SR-R changes
According to Crash.net, the deal covers the 2027 to 2029 seasons and the 675SR-R will be the championship's only model until 2029. Power figures vary by source:
- Yamaha R7: a near-stock twin, about 70 bhp according to Crash.net;
- CFMOTO 675SR-R: about 90 bhp according to Crash.net, 95 hp in stock form according to Motoplanete;
- engine: a 675 cc three-cylinder developed in-house by CFMOTO, with a competition kit fitted on top of the road version;
- track record: the bike raced for two seasons in British Superbike and, per Motoplanete, took a podium in its first, with help from Spain's Aspar team.
From 2027, CFMOTO will supply prepared bikes, spare-parts logistics and an engineering team at every round, again according to Motoplanete.
A more powerful fourth season
Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK executive director, presents the 675SR-R as a more powerful bike for riders to master, with equal technical conditions for everyone. Samantha Liu of CFMOTO calls it an important new chapter for the brand. In 2027, WorldSBK also travels to China for the first time, with Shanghai as the final round of the calendar.
Key points
- The CFMOTO 675SR-R replaces the Yamaha R7 in WorldWCR from 2027.
- The deal runs from 2027 to 2029, according to Crash.net.
- Yamaha leaves the series after three seasons, with no reason given.
- 2027 will be the women's championship's fourth year.
Frequently asked questions
Which bike will WorldWCR use in 2027?
The CFMOTO 675SR-R, replacing the Yamaha R7. According to Crash.net, it will be the championship's only model until 2029.
Why is Yamaha leaving WorldWCR?
The WorldSBK press release announces the end of the partnership after the 2026 season without giving a reason.
Is the CFMOTO more powerful than the Yamaha R7?
Yes. According to Crash.net the R7 made about 70 bhp against about 90 bhp for the 675SR-R; Motoplanete quotes 95 hp in stock form.
Sources
- Crash.net — CFMoto replaces Yamaha as WorldWCR bike supplier
- Motoplanete — WorldWCR 2027: the CFMOTO 675SR-R becomes the official bike
- Road Racing World — WorldWCR and Yamaha end partnership after three seasons
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