Getting its official Malaysian launch is the 2027 CFMoto 500SR, priced at RM29,988. Available through authorised CFMoto Malaysia dealers in Galaxy Grey and Nebula White, the 500SR comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects, while direct market competition locally is the ZXMoto 500RR, priced identically at RM29,988.

Power comes from a 500 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC inline-four engine producing 78.8 PS at 12,500 rpm and 49 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. Output rises to 81 hp with the Ram Air intake system activated.

The engine features Bosch electronic fuel injection, forged pistons and crankshaft, fracture-split connecting rods and an all-aluminium cylinder. Drive is channelled through a wet multi-plate slipper clutch.