On August 1, the 2026 Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye came to a close in Sibiu, Romania.
CFMOTO emerged as the biggest winner of the event — the 450MT swept all three categories: the Ultimate Class, the Core Class, and the Lightweight Class! This marks the best-ever result for a Chinese motorcycle brand in the history of this event.
As a close partner of CFMOTO, ARISUN ARISUN Tires was involved throughout the journey — and we share in the pride of this glory.
CFMOTO 450MT: Writing History on the "World's Toughest Track"
The Red Bull Romaniacs is one of the most brutal ADV off-road races in the world. The rock-strewn slopes, deep water gullies, and slippery steep inclines of the Carpathian Mountains have kept the finish rate below 50% year after year. This edition covered over 600 kilometers in total mileage and attracted riders from 58 countries and regions, with the CFMOTO 450MT going head-to-head against flagship models from international brands including Yamaha T700, KTM, Honda, and BMW.
The results were nothing short of exhilarating: In the Ultimate Class, CFMOTO brand ambassador Mario Román led from start to finish, claiming victory with a commanding margin of 14 minutes and 40 seconds. In the Core Class, René Corena piloted the 450MT to another win. The Lightweight Class witnessed a historic milestone — Chinese rider He Guishu led from start to finish to secure the first-ever victory for a Chinese rider in this event, while Su Wenmin took third place, as CFMOTO riders swept the entire podium in the Lightweight Class.
Extreme Track — ARISUN Tires Speaks Through Performance
Behind the championship lies a synergy of rider, machine, and tires pushed to their limits. Mario Román, a rider who has consistently chosen ARISUN Tires in both training and competition, has long understood the tires as a critical weapon on the track. Facing slippery slopes and sharp rocks, ARISUN Tires delivered formidable grip, excellent puncture resistance, and stable handling feedback, helping the riders maintain zero major mistakes throughout the multi-day, high-intensity race and navigate every perilous section with composure. It wasn't just Mario Román — for Chinese riders like He Guishu and Su Wenmin who made history in the Lightweight Class, ARISUN Tires also provided the support they needed to compete at their best. Every time they twisted the throttle through mud and over rock faces, each bite of the tires against the ground validated the hard-core strength of a Chinese tire brand.
From the Talent Program to the Top of the World — Co-Creating Chinese Speed
In August 2025, ARISUN Tires officially announced a strategic partnership with the "CFMOTO Talent Program" at the inaugural Zhongce Rubber Track Carnival, committing to technical collaboration with the OEM and riders. From the training grounds in Xiamen to the championship podium at Red Bull Romaniacs, the co-creation journey between ARISUN Tires, CFMOTO, and the riders is bearing increasingly rich fruit. The extreme usage insights from top riders like Mario Román will continue to feed back into R&D, benefiting more riders who share a passion for the track.
Time marches on, and CFMOTO has shown the world the rise of "Chinese Speed" through its results — and ARISUN Tires is proud to be a steadfast partner on this journey.
Congratulations to CFMOTO. Congratulations to all the riders who gave it their all. In the future, we will continue to deliver championship-grade quality, accompanying every passion, and conquering every impossibility.