At ZXMoto, the 820 platform is becoming the basis for some very different bikes. The sporty 820RR is joined by a streetfighter and the brand's first adventure model. The EICMA line-up also includes the revised 500F and a road-legal rally machine for the 2027 European range. The link to racing runs through several projects: lessons learned in competition are set to feed into series development.
ZXMoto new models 2027 at EICMA
From the 820RR to rally bikes and a boxer
From supersports to retro and streetfighter to adventure and rally: the Chinese brand is expanding its European line-up. Add to that two off-road projects and an 1100 cc boxer as the basis for further models.
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ZXMoto 820RR: European launch in early 2027
For the 820RR, the story begins on the race track. ZXMoto describes the road-legal supersports bike as a production derivative of the race bike campaigned in the World Supersport Championship. As much of its handling character as possible is meant to carry over to the road. The European launch has been announced for early 2027. Those who want even more sportiness will be able to choose higher-spec versions and dedicated accessory packages for race track use. According to the manufacturer, the data gathered in competition is being used to further refine the 820 platform.
The 820RR is set to launch in Europe in early 2027.
ZXMoto 500F: Retro four-cylinder with ride-by-wire
Classic looks and four cylinders remain the 500F's recipe. The naked bike relies on a 500 cc four-cylinder that ZXMoto describes as proven and durable. The technical update on the revised version is found at the throttle: ride-by-wire lays the groundwork for expanded electronic rider aids. Retro fans keep the familiar design, while the technology behind it continues to evolve.
The revised 500F combines retro looks and a four-cylinder with ride-by-wire.
ZXMoto 820R: Streetfighter for the first half of the year
The 820R also uses the 820 platform, but has a different mission from the 820RR. With more relaxed ergonomics and more accessible handling, the streetfighter is meant to appeal to a broader range of riders. ZXMoto aims to combine everyday riding and commuting with sporty use. In other words, the manufacturer puts greater emphasis on road use than with its track-focused sister model. The European market launch is scheduled for the first half of 2027.
The 820R streetfighter has been announced for the first half of 2027.
ZXMoto 820X: Adventure bike with electronic suspension
With the 820X, ZXMoto is venturing into the adventure segment for the first time. This new development is also based on the 820 platform and is set to launch in the second half of 2027. In terms of features, the manufacturer is announcing its most comprehensive package of electronic rider aids to date. These include electronically controlled suspension and adaptive cruise control. Both systems are intended to support long-distance travel. Alongside the supersports bike and the streetfighter, the platform thus also gains a model whose announced focus is on extended adventure tours.
The 820X expands the 820 platform with the brand's first adventure model.
ZXMoto 450RALLY: Rally tech, road-legal
The 450RALLY is being developed in parallel with the competition model for the W2RC World Rally-Raid Championship and is homologated for road use. ZXMoto intends to carry over key features of its Dakar race bike and draw on lessons from rally-raid racing. The brand names reliability, weight optimisation and chassis layout as its development priorities. The market launch of the 450RALLY is planned for the second half of 2027.
The road-legal 450RALLY is being developed in parallel with the W2RC race bike.
A look ahead at the ZXMoto 350 DUALSPORT and 300 ENDURO
Beyond the announced European line-up, ZXMoto is showing further off-road projects. The 350 DUALSPORT is conceived as an accessible multi-purpose bike for off-road beginners. It is powered by an oil-cooled 350 cc engine that the manufacturer describes as robust. The 300 ENDURO is aimed much more squarely at competition. It gets a fuel-injected two-stroke engine whose power delivery, according to ZXMoto, is meant to be direct, responsive and easy to control. The two projects thus target different groups of riders within the off-road range.
The 350 DUALSPORT is aimed at off-road beginners. ZXMoto is also developing the competition-focused 300 ENDURO.
ZXMoto is developing a 1100 cc boxer
Development continues on the engine platforms, too. A new 1100 cc twin-cylinder boxer is set to power future flagship models in the adventure, touring and cruiser segments. Compared with conventional boxer concepts, ZXMoto promises more power and less weight. On top of that comes a clutch system that can be switched between automatic and manual operation. The boxer has thus been announced as the basis for several future model families.
ZXMoto: Racing and service for the new line-up
The link to competition remains part of the model strategy. For 2027, alongside its continued World Supersport commitment, ZXMoto plans to enter the W2RC World Rally-Raid Championship and the MXGP Motocross World Championship. The rally activities with JOYRIDE, Tobias Ebster and Skyler Howes, as well as the MXGP project with JM Racing based on the MX450, accompany the expansion of the off-road range.
For Europe, ZXMoto is also announcing the expansion of its sales, service and spare parts network. An emergency spare parts centre in Poland is set to deliver urgently needed parts within five working days. The brand holds out the prospect of contractual compensation if guaranteed delivery times are exceeded. This is to be complemented by rapid support in diagnosing and resolving customer issues.
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FAQ on the new ZXMoto models for 2027
Which European launches is ZXMoto announcing for 2027? The 820RR is set to launch in early 2027, the 820R in the first half of the year. The 820X and the 450RALLY are scheduled for the second half of the year. The revised 500F is also part of the announced 2027 European line-up.
What changes on the ZXMoto 500F? The retro naked bike with its 500 cc four-cylinder gets ride-by-wire as the basis for expanded electronic rider aids.
What features have been announced for the ZXMoto 820X? Among other things, the brand's first adventure model is set to get electronically controlled suspension and adaptive cruise control.
What is the new 1100 cc boxer intended for? ZXMoto plans to use it for future flagship models in the adventure, touring and cruiser segments. A clutch that can be switched between automatic and manual operation is part of the announced concept.
ZXMoto new models 2027 at EICMA Images
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The red 820RR in a night-time riding shot.
The 500F with its round headlight and white, blue and red livery.
The white 820X with its tall front end, seen from a three-quarter angle.
The road-legal 450RALLY sports a blue, white and yellow rally livery.
The red 820RR features in a press shot against an evening sky.
Rear and right side of the red 820RR on a paddock stand.
The 820RR in red with a rider, viewed from the front at an angle.
Side view of the red 820RR with rider on an illuminated track.
The dark press image shows the red 820RR from a near-front angle.
Manufacturer illustration of the red 820RR leaned over.
The black 820RR with green accents, viewed from the front-left.
The 820RR in black and green, viewed from the front right.
Left-side profile of the black-and-green 820RR.
The right side of the black 820RR with green graphics.
The red 820RR, viewed from the front-left against a white background.
Front and right side of the red-faired 820RR.
The left side of the 820RR in its red colour scheme.
Another product shot of the red 820RR from the right-hand side.
A slightly different view of the red 820RR from the right side.
The white ZX Moto 820RR, viewed from the front-left.
Front-right view of the 820RR in white, with a dark seat area.
The white 820RR, viewed from the left.
Right-side profile of the white 820RR against a neutral background.
The press images also show the 820RR-R in black with green accents.
The 820RR-R, viewed from the front right, with the full fairing in view.
Left-side profile of the black-and-green 820RR-R.
The right side of the 820RR-R in the black color scheme.
The red 820RR-R, viewed from the front-left.
Front-right view of the 820RR-R with red fairing.
Left-side view of the red 820RR-R against a white background.
The red 820RR-R in right-side profile.
The white 820RR-R, viewed head-on.
Front-left view of the white-faired 820RR-R.
The white 820RR-R, viewed from the front-right.
Left-side profile of the white 820RR-R with its dark seat.
Right-side view of the 820RR-R in white.
A high-angle view of the rear of the white 820RR-R.
The black-and-green 820RR-R in action, with the rider tucked in.
The side-on press shot shows the 820RR-R with a rider.
The 820RR-R and its rider on the road in the low light.
The 820RR-R against a mountain backdrop, viewed from the front left.
Static rear view of the black-and-green 820RR-R on a paddock stand.
The 820RR-R from the rear in a side-on riding shot.
The 820RR-R and 820R feature together in a press shot with a mountain backdrop.
Head-on riding shot of the black-and-green 820RR-R.
Another riding shot shows the 820RR-R on an open road.
The 820RR-R with a rider against a wide-open landscape.
The version designated 820RR-RS features dark finishes and green accents.
Right-side profile of the 820RR-RS shown in the press kit.
The 820RR-RS, viewed from the rear left.
Rear-right view of the 820RR-RS against a white background.
The 500F in right-side profile, with its classically styled tank.
The left-side view highlights the 500F’s retro silhouette.
Front-left view of the 500F, with its four-cylinder engine on display.
The 820R on a twisty road, with its naked front end clearly visible.
The 820R in a head-on riding shot from the press kit.
The side-on riding shot shows the upright riding position on the 820R.
The white 820R with rider, viewed from the front at an angle.
The 820R against an urban backdrop in the supplied press image.
Manufacturer's illustration of the 820R with its front wheel lifted.
Manufacturer illustration of the 820R on a road through dry terrain.
The black 820R with green accents, viewed from the front-left at an angle.
Front-right view of the black 820R with its engine exposed.
The left side of the black 820R reveals its naked silhouette.
Right-side view of the 820R in black with green graphics.
The bright 820R, seen from the front left.
View of the front and right side of the white-and-blue 820R.
The light-colored 820R in a full left-side profile.
The right side of the bright 820R, with its raised tail.
The 820X is shown with a top case in this side-on press shot.
Full side view of the 450RALLY with its raised front end.
The 350 DUALSPORT, viewed from the front left.
Front-right view of the 350 DUALSPORT, showing the headlight and mirrors.
The left-side profile of the blue-and-white 350 DUALSPORT.
Right-side view of the 350 DUALSPORT, designed for off-road beginners.
The 300 ENDURO in blue and white, viewed from the front left.
Right-front view of the 300 ENDURO, announced for competition use.
The slim profile of the 300 ENDURO, viewed from the left.
Right-side profile of the blue 300 ENDURO.
The 300 ENDURO from the left rear.
Rear three-quarter view of the 300 ENDURO, showing its high-mounted exhaust.