2022 CF Moto 700 CL-X Sport | First RIde

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The 700 CL-X Sport from CFMOTO. A rather dapper brawler and the muse of this week's first ride. 74hp, 48lbs/ft of torque, and all for $7,000. When did flagship models become economical?
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Bike Introduction
0:54 - Bike Cinematics
1:32 - Sound Check
2:21 - Ad Spot: Simpli Safe
3:50 - Quad Locked and Loaded
4:00 - Start up/Rider Stats
4:47 - Join Discord
4:57 - First Rip/Overiew
6:02 - Body Position/Ergonomics
7:03 - Rider Modes/ City Riding Impressions
12:02 - Highway Run/40 to 80 Pull
13:00 - Highway riding Impressions
15:23 - Big Turn
16:00 - Cardo Camera Car Spot
16:45 - Power Delivery/ Suspension/ Transmission/ Brakes
19:38 - Dash/Controls
22:24 - Walk Around
26:14 - Final Thoughts
29:58 - Outro
30:10 - OC

[@chaseontwowheels]

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[@Smallbore2wheels]

I believe this needs to be pinned to the top

[@justinramos-welch80]

the engine is modeled after the kawasaki 650 z engine

[@justinramos-welch80]

I took my vulcan s and we compared the engines and they look like you could swap parts so I'm wondering if you could take a kawasaki exaust and bolt it on

[@rafaelgraner4801]

Good review! 👍 there is a passenger seat for it. It can be ordered through aliexpress

[@wardellmiller8987]

Like the first ride. I purchased thr clx 700 sport.

[@trailruntim]

I love the fact that a bike at this level and price point has cruise control standard. It will help force other manufacturers to follow suit if their bikes are ride-by-wire.

[@John_Ridley]

Cruise control by itself is making it very likely that I will buy one of these next year. I'm looking for a sport touring bike, I won't buy one without cruise, and from most anywhere else I'd have to pay double what this bike costs to get one with cruise control. This is ridiculous since any bike with throttle by wire shouldn't need anything but software and some buttons to add cruise. Like maybe $50 max? Come one big 4 put cruise on your bikes.

[@landonfolken03]

That's like the NK we recently purchased. GPS built in for tracking as well as notifications for things like vibration/movement or fuel levels, etc?? No one else is doing that wo a premium attached.

[@damontaylor2494]

The fact that your giving a fun review on it and some dude is getting arrested by like a million cops😂. 26:54

[@vinny6935]

I've ridden supersports for years, my most recent bike was a 2019 ZX-6R. I'm coming up on 50 years old and I was looking for something more "old spine" friendly. 😂 I bought one of these, the Heritage model that looks really similar to the Ducati Scrambler. CFMOTO gives a full 2-year factory warranty on the bike, the engine is derived from the Kawasaki 650 parallel twin, but CFMOTO changed the fueling and put a much more aggressive cam in this motor. I love the rumble down low, it's got WAY more torque than the Ninja 650 I used to have, it's a super fun bike. The only issues I've had are: 1) The throttle is VERY twitchy at low speeds, I think they need to work on smoothing out the fueling. I've read that the 700 CL-X models in Europe are a lot smoother, so something CFMOTO did to pass EPA emissions in the U.S. affected it. I've also read there is a firmware update coming to address this. And 2) it's difficult to find accessories. I can get stuff from AliExpress, this bike has been available in Asia for several years. It's been in Europe and Australia for a couple of years now too, but it just came to the U.S. in summer of 2022. Given time, I think this bike will become very popular here and the aftermarket will embrace it. Like you noted, the features that you get for the price are almost unbelievable. It rides great, it's put together well, it feels like a much more expensive bike. It's no XSR 900, but for $5k less expensive for a brand new bike it's fantastic.

[@catfunt5583]

zx6r at clsoe to 50. absolute legend. you must love your supersports. Enjoy the bike

[@landonfolken03]

Im considering the Heritage. We have an NK for my son but I ride it a lot it's just so fun. I've seen some people mention you can get the ECU flashed which helps a ton with the twitchy throttle. Our NK is even a little twitchy so yeah guessing it's something they did for the US market.

[@piscesb8688]

Just got this bike yesterday as my first street bike and I already love it. Even as a 5’7 125lb female I find it pretty easy to ride. I’ve kept it in eco just to get comfortable with the bike and being on the road but great points so far!

[@ramsesgonzalez5193]

Hii I just have a question for you real quick at your height how do you feel the bike? Is it a bit tall or can you flat foot it?

[@seanpenn9357]

i just keep the s mode on all the time😂

[@leogrande204]

You go girl 🔥🔥

[@evilmorty1197]

How has the bike held up since you posted this comment 6 months ago. Not gonna lie, the tires looked great for dealing with travel and loose dirt.

[@goldwally1428]

Update about the bike ? any problem so far ?

[@bajacore]

I'm excited for the 800 MT ADV/Sport model to hit our shores. Europeans and Australians seem to love them. Plus I think they look fantastic.

[@ronnieman87]

if only they'd slap that 800 MT motor into the sport and price it around 8k.

[@cade6766]

im disapointed because i seen the build quality is not that good here in the PH they said its heavy because of the steel frame.

[@mingliu671]

I am in China and I bought this bike a few months ago. I love this bike. The looking and the handling are just my taste. The price here in China is 47800RMB which is about 7000USD, and here we always say that: you buy the brembos and you got the bike. In this price range, personally, I think CFmoto CLX 700 sport is great choice.

[@desmondgreatdevil]

Buy brembo free bike 😂

[@ananeadjei9770]

😂😂😂😂😂😂savage

[@souravrahman2654]

I'm in China as well .thinking about getting this bike . now that you've been riding it for a while, would you recommend it? My budget is around 50k RMB ,not sure if I should get this one or the ninja 400.

[@user-ez9rw5lm5w]

@@souravrahman2654 If you want to buy Ninja 400, you can also go to test drive 450SR, combined with your 50KRMB budget, you can even buy 800NK.

[@matt59fire]

​@souravrahman2654 Kinda odd you are talking to someone from your country in English. Definitely not plants from the company put into the comment sections on western videos

[@jpon2s458]

I’ve been looking at them for a while now, thanks for this video. I look forward to buying this upcoming season

[@twowheelingtom]

C2W - OC - I just came across CFMoto tonight and then found your amazing and informative video. Nice bike with some great goodies and a nice price to boot. Thanks for keeping it Real!

[@keno769]

I bought this bike as my first bike. It's been great for me, it is very punchy like chase says. I've been following the break in procedure and keeping the RPMs mostly below 4k and its been great. I feel that as long as you are willing to keep the RPMs down and get comfortable on the bike and then start revving it out you'll be fine. The front brakes are very good and definitely require some time spent in a parking lot first to get use to. If you grab a hand full of front brake expect to be thrown into the tank and all of the pain that it comes with. The engine braking is great and the cruise control works awesome. In my opinion if you want this bike as a first bike go sit on it and maybe take it on a test ride if you can. But I would say it is a great first bike and you can't beat the price of it even for most used bikes now.

[@unlockedsam1223]

What's the top speed??

[@keno769]

@@unlockedsam1223 I haven't topped it out personally but cfmoto says 130 to 140

[@iansamuelson3666]

What's the warranty?

[@user-ob4kn3rp3j]

@@iansamuelson3666 2 year factory warranty

[@doomed8071]

Could you say this pass for a beginner’s bike? Im looking for options. Thank you

[@alexrotaru6616]

production quality is so good and just keeps getting better!!

[@akkunashu]

It does have a slipper clutch and comes with an optional passenger seat. I just got a brand new clx 700 sport.

[@John_Ridley]

Good info I had not seen mention of the passenger seat anywhere else.

[@SWTVENOM]

How is it after a year? I’m considering this as a first bike

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

I've been riding a CFmoto 650mt model in Australia for 2.5 years now. Still going strong, so it has staying power. I imagine, that the newer 700 models would be even better.

[@souravrahman2654]

Is the engine reliable? I'm thinking of getting the new 450SR

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

@@souravrahman2654 So far, so good. Have clocked over 22, 000 km on it. Only issue, was a leak around a seal on a water pump, most likely caused by the person changing my tires, jacking up the bike, via the engine case. Fixed under warranty. Even that parts cost, which I didn't have to pay for, are cheap.

[@DarkyMoto]

There also pretty popular here in my country. I'm very tempted to buy one.

[@troy9er]

I can’t express how much I love my cruise control. I just bought a 2021 F-3S Can Am Spyder. The cruise is awesome, period.

[@archerofficial5603]

I saw one at my local dealer and i was impressed with the looks.

[@domingonavarro1288]

I liked that you rode it like we really ride; slightly faster, and a bit more safely aggressive. Real world, safe riding. Kudos, brah!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

Great video Chase!!! Enjoyed it

[@newellgster]

I picked up the 700 CL-X Heritage about 5 months ago. So far I love it. I do need to figure out the suspension adjustments as I find that it rides a bit ... "hard" but other than that it has been a great purchase. I'm really enjoying it.

[@Kenicavus]

How's the brakes? I've seen a couple ppl saying its not as good.

[@paintup46]

They’ve been selling side x sides in Arizona for years now. They look good and people seem to really like them.

[@anthonybroomesii2247]

I’ve been waiting for this video man I’ve been lookin at the same 700 sport for months

[@madmike8166]

Just got mine today thanks for riding it !!!!

[@AdventureGlide]

*_Your B-Roll is Second to None Chase. It seems like the CF-MOTOs and Benelli's are popping up everywhere. Thanks for sharing with us._*

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

I wound up with a Benelli Leoncino Trail 500 this spring. Will be trading it for something bigger in the spring, but it’s been a great bike to get back on a bike after a basically 10 year hiatus

[@rafaelmoreno3243]

First time watching your channel you have camera cars and a dude on controls!! beast 💪

[@netxzero3993]

They do well here in the Philippines and aftersales support is great. Mechanics at the shop told me they have no issues so far with thr CLX. I just dont know if the issue of putting aftermarket exhaust is inherited on this one from their NK models because it destroys the ignition coil for some. Thats the common feedback. I just went for the ninja 400 since its a proven platform to begin with.

[@chris5k132]

CF Moto is doing great lately. I am aiming for the 300NK for later this year. Currently on a 200Duke KTM, so a 300 would still be an upgrade for me. Test rode the 300NK last week and I love everything about it. Perfect for my small town. Its super nimble and just easy to ride in small hilly congested traffic. It feels as light as a 150cc but slightly powerful than them. Its just great

[@petekaiser]

In asia there's already a sizeable market for CF MOTO. It was initially frowned upon over its debut, but gained a foot hold over the market for being an afordable bike maker. And they honestly have a good market along the mid range category. My only gripe is the resale and the second hand market, people buy these then sell fast, specially their NK400 series

[@ryand5351]

Picked up a 2022 for $4400 out the door with only 3000 miles on it and it is a great bike so far. Very punchy when you roll on the throttle and the brakes are amazing. Also, gearbox feels phenomenal to use. I’m impressed for sure.

[@SWTVENOM]

What’s your opinion now that it’s been a few months

[@Leberdj]

I own the classic/heritage model. One thing Chase didn't mention, which was a deciding factor in me buying the bike is that CF Moto are partnered with KTM now, and they own 51% of said partnership. All of the features of KTM bikes are transferring over to their bikes (slipper clutch, leds all round, high quality suspension and brakes, self cancelling indicators, cruise control). The brand as a whole has actually been making their 650nk model using the same motor (the 700 is big bored to 693) since 2010 so the motor is tried and true with 12 years of refinement. The brand is massive in quad bikes and all terrains, and have just entered their 300SR in Moto 3. The brand is here to stay

[@chrispekel5709]

My 2014 had good brakes and LED lights, they've been doing it for a while. I think a lot of Americans don't really know how long this platform has been around, which is fair considering the brand is new there (when it was last there it didn't last long)

[@Leberdj]

@@chrispekel5709 yeah the difference being that the 700 models have good branded brakes. The classic has j juan which is a subsidiary of brembo, and the sport has brembos

[@bmar916]

It looks like this company is putting a lot of attention to detail with these bikes, unlike some major manufactures.

[@bishopsfishops7440]

I got the 2023 heritage model in all black. It's pretty nice. Has an off-road mode, switchable abs and traction control. Pretty cool bike. Obviously it needs some sort of tune the way they mapped the fueling for the US makes it run very lean.

[@SanXioNSe7eN]

I bought the 300NK as my very first bike, being that I have never ride. A motorcycle before. It was a great learning experience and awesome bike, buuuuuuu, this CL X in this same color was sitting next to my 300NK at the showroom. After watching this video, I get the vibes that "maybe" I made the wrong choice. Great review!!! Fun ride!!!

[@user-te8sf3wl7l]

Chase can you do a review on the 300nk pleaseeee!! Amazing videos btw❤

[@ROBSOLUTELY]

I just bought a smaller CFMOTO 300ss. My gosh I love it!

[@hendetta]

Nice! Currently in the market for the Trident 660 but will hop one of these b4 I make a decision. Thx.

[@drewwright8608]

I like the look of the bike the front head light and tail section are perfect

[@idratherbebikin3434]

Lexus strategy: Lexus offered a V-8 which Mercedes-Benz and BMW didn't have for about $40k when MB and BMW didn't have V-8 in the US (or for BMW a V-8 anywhere in the world, which was at least $10-20k or even $30k cheaper. While CF Moto hasn't gotten quite the killer difference that Lexus had, I believe it followed the same model. Of course Lexus started raising prices considerably after they devoured massive market share from Mercedes Benz and BMW. I expect CF Moto, if successful, will do the same thing.

[@shaunrussell2524]

I have brought 3 CF moto bikes, they are a great bike to have, regarding your comment about the indicators, they should be self cancelling as standard, there is a pillion seat that you can buy as an extra.

[@barrygoodson4952]

Dude my brother in law had CF Moto motorcycles in Myrtle Beach 6 years ago. They were just coming out with their side by sides. The only bike they made then was their 650 Parallel twin. So they are not exactly new to the US market but they are up and coming. Reminds me of when the Japanese first entered the US market.

[@ctmoto]

eyyy!! finally cf moto in US! Cf moto is doing good here in the philippines i own a cf moto my self and its pretty good for the price :D

[@nickolaslewis4416]

Just bought this bike earlier this week. I have the blue, black, and grey version. This is the 10th motorcycle that I've owned and the 7th that I've had brand new. I really like this one! It's only the second one that I have had that has cruise control but I'm sure glad it does! I haven't had Brembo brakes since my Ducati and these have just as much bite as that bike. The power is good, the seating position is nice. The styling and price caught my attention, the features and ride made me an owner. Nice job CFMoto!

[@SWTVENOM]

How is it after all this time?

[@nickolaslewis4416]

@@SWTVENOM Still running great. I really enjoy this bike. I did have a minor issue with the gear position sensor but it was fixed under warranty. It didn’t affect the ride at all. I’m coming up on 5k miles and when I show up to bike nights in NYC, it gets a lot of attention since it looks like a custom bike.

[@SWTVENOM]

@@nickolaslewis4416 that’s awesome! There are some deals on this hike near me, just never looked too much into CFmoto before. I’m comparing this to the NK650, either way it’s going to be my first bike no matter which one I go with

[@nickolaslewis4416]

@@SWTVENOM I bought mine this time last year and got a really good deal. I think I paid $5,990 out the door if I remember correctly. They had a few promotions going and I purchased one of the leftover 2022 models in 2023. It was a great deal in hindsight and I’m happy with my purchase.

[@SigmaJAD]

Greetings from Scotland. I have this bike. Just fun. Had way more powerful bikes but this thing belies its power figures. Peppy it is. I use on country roads. Way fast enough. Sport mode, crack open throttle and oomph. Great handling. Looks remind me of my old MV Brutale Dragster. It's just a bloody great bike. 0 regrets. Edit: way better build quality than the 790 Duke I had. Way better fun than the Street Triple RS I had.

[@RealTalkPowersports]

awesome! I Love my 700CL-X Sport!

[@Moraruclaudiucostel]

Hey man, hows the reliability so far?

[@nickolaslewis4416]

@@Moraruclaudiucostel I have one with almost 5k miles (owned it for a year) and it’s been as reliable and any other bike that I’ve owned. No problems so far. Note: I did have to get the gear position sensor replaced but it didn’t affect the bike nor my ability to ride it all.

[@albertcolon3492]

Chase I was waiting for this for probably 6 months now. Thanks. Please do CFMOTO 650NK.

[@MRSMI13Y90]

I went down a rabbit hole looking up cf moto and wow for the price u sure do get a lot with this motorcycle

[@ChrisVonDoom83]

My brother bought this bike a few months ago and it’s a solid contender in this market. For the price you get premium parts and good looks. What’s not to like?

[@TwinTurboTwinz]

I like how it looks

[@jasonhowell9589]

Really been surprised about what I've been hearing about this company lately I didn't think they made a bike bigger than 400 CC's or the 250 but now that I seen this holy s*** definitely been looking at him might have to go test drive this

[@ws8080]

Two 650s also including an ADV They have a 400 but I don't see it in US ?

[@Matthewlewis24]

OC I think if it gets a little more time in the market and they hold up it will turn out to be a great competitor in the mid class market 👌🏽 only time will tell

[@ws8080]

They've already made a mark in US with ATVs. They have a US HQ in Minneapolis, and are apparently very serious and very open to suggestions for improvement from the market - but they've been selling bikes elsewhere in the world for a few years already. As others posted, they also manufacturer for KTM and Kawasaki, so why not sell under their own brand too? Competition is good for us customers.

[@Matthewlewis24]

@@ws8080 I totally agree, like polaris did with Victory, give it the good old college try right? competition is great for the consumer.

[@akoypinoyi]

Hello Chase,try the CFMOTO 450 SR,,you will amaze with that bike

[@chrisd8910]

Some of the audio clips did not match the video clips. Other than that, great review 👌🏻

[@cristianmatei7626]

Went to my local dealer in UK, sheffield and they had none left to test ride as they sold out. All the cf moto models from 300cc to 800cc . They are reallt pickign up in sales here. Plus in uk they give you 4 year warranty and free roadside assaitance

[@UrbanMinerMC]

Cfmoto bikes just look great I’m waiting for their 450sr to come to America but this bike is awesome too

[@VinCode17]

The 450ss are in the states already did you check it out?

[@Doberbull]

Can you do the ZX6R please? I'm looking towards upgrading my Ninja 400 soon and want to see what you think of the power on the 6R

[@johnnyn287]

I'm getting the license in 1 month, if I ofcourse get it approved on the exam drive. I bought the standard 700clx heritage for like 1m onth or so ago and have practised a little on it and love it so far. cant wait to get the license so I will have more time on it and give a better review. but it sure is cheap price which kinda made the reason of the buying. and as u said, u get much of a bike for a small price!

[@TrustinJosh]

Will you be riding the 2022 Yamaha Xsr900 soon would love to see your review on it

[@raptorgamer8878]

Need more on this bike!

[@bc3nt]

i love a good value proposition

[@A2ZGeek]

Need to find you and ride with ya! I’m in Atlanta! Ride a 2019 FTR.

[@jckcc]

I like the optional passenger concept. Usually just for one, but there are the pegs in case you want to bring someone, and I'm sure that tail is interchangeable with a proper rear seat anyways.

[@SigmaJAD]

Stroked Kawasaki engine Chase. In fact many components are of high quality from reputable European/Japanese manufacturers. Yep the indicator switch sucks. Wish the kick stand angled a little more when down. Instruments are fine & Ive come from a bike with full colour TFT, which I don't miss.

[@TylerWolstie]

Didn’t know you were near Roswell. Live right down the road from Roswell mountain motor sports location

[@Sigmar_Heldenhammer]

I'm currently riding a Chinese 250-ish from CSC,a nd so far I like it, though when it comes to upgrading, I'm torn between this and the royal Enfield continental.

[@scottoconnor4111]

OC I was on the fence with this one. The price is right and it looks fabulous. My thoughts were is it another Yugo? A price point vehicle that breaks in a couple of years.

[@MikeeLeeLing0118]

You can add a pillion seat there that's why there's an extra foot peg for passenger.

[@cG-es8mb]

Wished they had cruise control on all bikes. Need one on my z900

[@aznpetyaw]

Can you test ride the none sport model and compare them 2?

[@A1621994S]

I really wish they did a fully fared version keeping everything the bike currently has.

[@swayo0]

I had tons of fun with this bike when I owned it lol kinda miss it.

[@barrygoodson4952]

That CF Moto reminds me more of a Yamaha XSR 700

[@Corkoth55]

I am way more impressed than i thought i'd be. and the bike is a LOOKER. good as or better than its competitors.

[@johnnewell9750]

It's fixed me and rides great

[@jpon2s458]

Will you be making mods to the one you have?

[@TJ-qo2xu]

OC! This company is banking on features for price and surprising quality. I'm starting to come around on liking sport bikes with the styling, and they are way more comfortable now. This is definitely a company to watch, I heard at my local dealer that they are kind of a partner to KTM. I think that's how they're pulling this craziness off. Overall, I'm just seeing what this company does. Their bikes look insanely good, and for that many incredible features for that price... the bigger brands need to pay attention. They don't have the reputation of the bigger brands, yet, but if they keep doing what they're doing... they're going to be a big deal in the future, calling it now.

[@gramovideos]

I just got this bike a week ago. For the seat you can buy a pillion seat and can be interchangeable to that seat cowl. Great bike. Power is amazing! Plus BREMBO!!!! 🔥🔥

[@RealTalkPowersports]

There is a Passenger seat that you can get as an accessory .. I am getting one for mine from Main Street Cycle

[@mojomoto259]

designed by Kiska in Austria, same firm that designs KTM. Also Zanella Ceccato is the brand in Argentina.

[@MegaAir5]

What would you pick if you had to choose between BMW F900R and CF MOTO 700 CL-X Sport? And why?

[@Aaron3Ni]

Sounds crazy but cruise control the only thing holdin me back from getting a mt07 especially for their new prices. This thing up there now.

[@dearbulls]

Looking forward to an updated review of this bike. My first bike is a 650R Ninja. The extra torque is great to carry around my 6'3" 300lbs self. However, the high-end power lacks a bit. Also, the R layout is not that easy to maneuver, but the suspension is also a bit softer than the real RR even after adjusting the rear suspension to the hardest. Driving the 650R made me feel like driving my truck not a real sport bike. But I cannot ride while eating or drinking like in my F150. Would you think this would be a better option, or a step up from the 650R ninja?

[@johnniee7319]

damn good looking bike. Too bad homie getting locked up in the background couldn't see it!

[@RealTalkPowersports]

very nice looking motorcycle

[@jesuslives4253]

I love it and was thinking of getting it as a first bike. What do you advice

[@gerbertdosajos]

I got one as my first bike and I'm very happy with it when learning I had it in Eco mode

[@matthewken7667]

is this a stock handlebar? i saw some pictures on this bike and the handlebar is different.

[@fredstah714]

I’m getting the bike in 2 days, I hope I don’t regret it.

[@FlesHBoX]

I'm probably going to be looking to upgrade from my Z400 in about a year, and I tell you what, these CFMotos sure do look tempting. They're super pretty, have a ton of features, and aren't bank breaking to buy... Hopefully by the time I'm looking to take that step up to a mid-size bike we will see how well these bike fare in the longer term. My only real concern is quality. Yes, they make engines for KTM that seem to be doing well, and their quads seem to have gotten significantly better over the years... but this IS their first outing into motorcycles... Not entirely sure I wanna be that beta tester :)

[@NativeJibroney22]

They actually have been making naked bikes since 2012 and these revamped ones since 2017, still no big issues have come up for them. So not a long history of good bikes but still a pretty damn good rapport so far! edit: released over seas that is, only new to America

[@netxzero3993]

Been seeing these bikes since they came out. They are just new state side

[@collectivelogic]

So many used bikes at this price that will last you 10x longer with less trouble.

[@getty6974]

@@collectivelogic So you actually have experience with CFmoto realiability, or are you simply bashing it for being chinesium? By no means i'm not trying to defend CFmoto. I just really prefer critisism to be based on some experience rather than: "Is chinesium, is bad"

[@collectivelogic]

@@getty6974 correct. CF and KTM were the ones I had most issues with and CF is only brand to ever leave me stranded. But when I ride a KTM it feels special enough to be worth the risk. Lots of good products are Chinese based. This is a global economy and I'm a fan of global participation. This isn't about CF moto = bad always because they are Chinese. But none of the reviews displayed so far talk about long term ownership quality and support for when you have issues. I'm saying if money is an issue, then consider a safe known motorcycle until these have enough miles to know how they hold up. Because CF is trying to improve. Maybe reliability isn't a concern for you, by all means try your luck and hope it's better than mine. The new lotus SUV is Chinese based and I have a deposit on that!

[@jpon2s458]

Oc Like you said to get us hooked

[@flatlander3kgt]

Enjoyed the review. I did a test ride this summer and now have 2000 miles on odometer. I am surprised with the gearbox/shifting, smooth as butter up and down... one of the best I've ever experienced. And yes, you felt it too... not much hand pressure down on the bars (clip-ons aren't as low as they look). That upper RPM power boost is different, some like it and others not so much. I think it adds some character to what is generally thought of as a boring parallel twin. The self-cancelling turn switch only needs a slight touch to the left or right... don't push it like an ape. It isn't a standard tactile switch with a Signal Dynamics Module hooked up to it, ya know.

[@pdx650]

OC! Chase, Someone nearby owns this exact model and I need to ask her how she likes it. I do like the looks, but not the color option.

[@ceejaypilot4226]

OC - perhaps a different risk to marketing method being pushed here; introduce them to the market at a lower price point with more performance farkle (along with some Amazon overstock items)... Once the market gets a taste, they'll want more. THEN mark them up to competition pricepoint.. sounds good...?

[@syazwan_ruslaine]

Hey Chase! Which do you think will a better bike overall, the CLX- 700 Sport, or the Triumph Trident 660?

[@RebelBoringly]

I’m not chase but I did own the Trident. Features wise: the CF Moto for sure. ~$1500 cheaper with cruise? Game changer for me. The trident was fun to ride but my commute is near 60 miles round trip and it just wasn’t enjoyable. Service wise may also be the CFM depending on dealers in your area. It took 6 weeks to get a part in for a recall on the Trident. Search MAP Sensor recall trident. I believe the trident is a little more powerful numbers wise and likes revved out more if that’s the style of riding you want to do though. It’s also a triumph triple if that matters to you one way or another.

[@AysKalz]

Just bought this bike.

[@patrickagan1071]

I bought the heritage version!

[@darth_birb6614]

OC. I believe they are pricing everything so low for the same reason you said. They have to compete with the current motorcycle market which is absolutely stacked and getting noticed is hard. I think that if they had started out with relatively normal costs on their machines it would've taken them way longer to get noticed. Once they make a name for themselves I fully expect prices to start rising, but they will likely still be very competitive in the field of pricing. I hope they don't rise anytime soon because I still need to get my first bike lol

[@RussB.]

I'm saving cash for one. The price point makes good sense and I've been familiar with their products for years (think small Honda engines). No issues there. Ive been riding my room mate's Harley, but I don't really like that yeavy pig. Just too much mechanical noise for me. Im a mechanic and I don't like a machine that has a rattle that is considered normal.

[@karpooooff]

i like how there are 3 cop cars with a guy in handcuffs at 26:56 :D

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Icecream! OC: they honestly want to make a splash. And show that a great bike doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg

[@seanjenkins5705]

WHAT PHONE MOUNT ARE YOU USING BROTHER?

[@IgoByaGo]

OC I have watched this a few times, what do you still think on this?

[@levinewman3994]

I had recently purchased this bike and about 3 weeks into me owning it, someone stole it unfortunately. It was my first bike and I am happy to see positivity on the bike a lot of people told me not to buy

[@thechump10]

Very unlucky. Were you able to get full value cash back?

[@killacoiler1707]

What is crazier yet is CF Moto is a Premium manufacturer in China with both Japanese and European collaborations. You would think that their machines would be almost double the price, yet their prices make them one of the best values on the market. Unlike many Chinese brands they deliver impeccable quality at working man pricing. IMO, You would be hard pressed to find a better quality machine in that price tier.