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CFMoto is a Chinese company largely making motorcycles, ATVs and scooters for export, rather than the domestic market. They produce a limited range of road bikes that offer good value and styling that sets them apart from other bargain Chinese manufacturers. The company is expected to begin producing larger-capacity motorcycles soon. MotorbikeWriter previews coming models, attends motorcycle launches and road tests CFMoto motorcycles, reviewing performance, handling, value, styling and comfort.
CFMoto is about to launch into the burgeoning adventure touring market with their 650MT to join the 650NK and 650TK. The 650MT was released recently at the Chinese Motorcycle Exhibition and will be showcased at EICMA in Milan next week. The handsome adventurer is basically a TK with a steeper Dakar-style windscreen, longer-travel suspension for …
CFMoto Australia has introduced its new 150NK at just $3090, but is further sweetening the deal with $300 worth of free extras. That compares with the Yamaha YZF-R15 at $4299, Honda CB125E at $2099 and Kymco CK125 at $2095, while most other commuters in our market are 250cc and above. To add more value, CFMoto is offering …
Chinese motorcycle manufacturer CFMoto has built a police bike in just 10 months and it could be a clue to a coming touring model update. The police bikes were used as diplomat motorcade escort vehicles for the recent APEC meeting in Beijing. The CF650G was developed in 10 months and features a liquid-cooled parallel twin …
Some of the most beautiful scenery and roads in the world are in New Zealand and the best news is that riding there is really easy and stress free. I have ridden and driven on Kiwi roads on several occasions on holidays as well as motorcycle and car launches. The most recent was for the …
It’s been a fun six months on the CFMoto 650NK and it was a sad day when I returned it to its rightful owners recently. In that time, it put a grin on my face and I had very few complaints. The main point is that I am now recommending this bike to friends and …
Limited edition models are usually decked out with extras and cost a littler bit more, but the CFMoto 650NKS limited edition is actually a lower spec model that costs less. The 650NKS arrives at $5990 rideaway which is a good saving on the already top-value 650NK at $7290. Until 30 November, the NKS also comes …
Chinese brand CFMoto has reached a milestone by selling its 10,000 vehicle after only five years in Australia. And the future is looking good with CFMoto adding three new ATV/UTV models, the very attractive 150NK entry level commuter bike designed by KTM’s designers, Kiska, and the 650NK in new colours in the second half …
The relationship between Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Chinese manufacturer CFMoto will reap several benefits, not the least being a styling update for CFMoto models. The Chinese factory recently began making KTM 200 and 390 Dukes strictly for the Chinese market. However, Australian importer Michael Poynton of Mojo Motorcycles believes the relationship will have a …
I’m trying very hard to find problems with the Chinese-made CFMoto 650NK, but I’m failing miserably. READ MY OTHER REPORTS HERE, HERE AND HERE The bike has been supplied to me by Australian importers Mojo Motorcycles on a long-term loan to prove that the bikes are reliable and customers shouldn’t be concerned about the country …
Our long-term CFMoto 650NK test bike has passed its first service with flying colours. The CFMoto 650NK had clocked up over 1400km and was overdue for its first 1000km service. However, it was checked over at Springwood Suzuki and head technician Andrew France gave it a clean bill of health. “There are always small warranty issues …