★ 2023 CFMOTO 650NK REVIEW ★

[@LiviuXSA]

seeing elbows in the rear view mirrors is actually a good feature, in the evening or at night you dont get blinded by the lights of cars behind you, if you need to see behind you just tuck your elbow half a second while you look when you want to, otherwise its no distractions that would be tiresome on the eyes

[@1990-t1j]

Never thought of that. Good point. Nick J

[@warrenr4]

You are one of the very few KZbinrs I follow and watch reviews on bikes that I’m not particularly interested in. You are thorough and very professional, thanks for the vid 🙂

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks for the kind words Warren:)

[@VapidUsername]

CFmoto are knocking it out the park at the moment. Strong Duke vibes visually, but the two biggest pluses for me are price and seat height. Gonna assume insurance is pretty affordable on these as well. This is a strong contender for an all rounder, commuting and sunny Sunday spins. Bet its great for filtering in morning rush hour traffic.

[@glorious.warrior]

Had it for a year. Bought used under 200 miles. No issues but I barely ride it. When I do ride, it’s fast and smooth, lots of compliments. Handsome sucker I must admit. GPS and braking are top shelf. I think I’ll keep her for awhile.

[@mrd4335]

I purchased the Cfmoto 250nk from Poole Moto, few years back. I absolutely loved it, had some amazing riding on it and was so fun to ride. Never had any problems with it. Traded in the end as just wanted to move up to bigger bike. I was tempted to get the 650nk but it made more sense to buy a slightly used Honda CB650r for similar money as new 650nk. As unfortunately the NK would have deprecated badly. But don't be afraid if you fancy one as they are nice bikes, bit like the newer Yamaha,s in build quality standards. Keep it nice n clean n waxed n regular oil changes n be all good. Thanks for reviewing bike👍

[@35764G]

So glad to see you reviewing this bike. Considering chopping in my meteor 350 for one. They seem pretty decent :)

[@iam.marcus9254]

I just purchased the 2022 650nk US version for $3999 (brand new had 1 mile on odometer) and out the door was $5800. I was looking to buy the 800nk but for the price, I couldn't pass this bike up. It's really good so far. Meets expectations and is really fun to ride. Brakes are incredible. Most of its power kicks in about 6800 rpm to redline and it pulls really nice up top. I've maxed it out at 132mph (gps). Super comfortable and has been trouble free so far. I've put 1000 miles on it so far. Did first service and everything was in order. Oil looked free of debris and no issues. I have no regrets. Very agile and just perfect for what I wanted in a bike.

[@ne.laser_jon]

Literally same story here haha! Buying a 2023 650NK because the dealer needs to get rid of it and I wanna get rid of my Harley. Getting the 650 for $5500 out the door and can't pass that up comparing to the 800

[@iam.marcus9254]

@@ne.laser_jon congrats man... It's a really great bike. Not the most powerful but it's got enough juice for the casual rider. Such a good bike for the money. Now have 1500 miles and zero issues. Seat is a bit hard at first but after riding it a bit, the seat gets more comfortable. Get lots of compliments also.

[@ne.laser_jon]

​@@iam.marcus9254 Thanks for letting me know! I prefer a more firm seat anyways tbh. First thing I got for my Harley was a Corbin seat lol

[@iam.marcus9254]

@@ne.laser_jon all love bro! Man I love this bike...

[@ne.laser_jon]

​@@iam.marcus9254 I got the 800 instead of the 650. It's obviously more powerful....but literally everything was nicer on the 800. Seat, brakes, shifting, sound....couldn't pass all that up for only an extra $1,500

[@markmagee8755]

Great review man! Ive just bought this bike in the nimbus black colour & am awaiting a call from the local bike shop i bought it from to go pick it up! 👍

[@feizo]

Bought myself a 650nk because of your review. Thanks mate

[@markpulling12]

Brilliant....many thanks:)

[@davidstaib3335]

Careful with this bike. I bought a 2023 650nk brand new. Went through the break in period as specified in the manual. At 3122 miles, it overheated to the point of spewing coolant. I was riding it around downtown, being gentle with it. Ambient temp was in the mid 90s. Not sure if this is normal or if something stipped funtioning.

[@Rolilasx]

I appreciate the video Mark, really enjoy your videos. Gotta say though, I find it funny whenever youtubers post CFmoto videos, there is quite a good number of obvious bots commenting on how good the bikes are xD.

[@alexmorgan3435]

This CF Moto has appears to have elements from many premium bike manufacturers. KTM and Yamaha for sure and maybe others. Can't believe you don't have more subscribers Mark after all these years?

[@1990-t1j]

I agree. He's better than some of the 'bigger name' reviewers. I won't name them, but some KZbinrs are so oversubscribed. Nick J

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks as always for the comment Alex ...cfmoto are a great brand ...this bike especially was very smooth and well put together Cheers mark

[@Uber1Noob]

Tail tidy and mirrors will help loads on appearance. Over all, decent bike. Great job as always Mark. Ty.

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks glad you enjoyed it Cheers mark

[@MikMech]

Man they look good! They tick all the boxes, with great value as well. Top notch review as always.

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks 👍 Best wishes mark

[@mikerider58]

Five Star bike. CF Moto for the money are impossible to beat. Very Scrambler like but sensibly kitted out with road tires, and all the other modern day extras that cost a fortune on other premium bikes. CF Moto are annihilating opposition with these Kawasaki powered bikes and if they build a classic motorcycle at these prices, they'll drive a stake through the heart of Triumph and Royal Enfield. I liked the Ducati Scam 800 you tested recently Mark, but this bike is half the price and it's " dare l say it " as good 👍

[@markpulling12]

Hi Mike yes it rides very well indeed for the money 💰 Best regards mark

[@1990-t1j]

5499 GBP is a really good price. I remember when I bought my Honda XRV750 RD04 in Tokyo in 1992, the price in England was over 5,300 GBP new. Like on a lot of CFMotos, the downpipes are vulnerable. These bikes have been available in Thailand for several years. I first saw one in 2018. I've just checked: it retails for 185,000 THB / 4,300 GBP here. Nick J

[@markpulling12]

Hi nick ...yes I think they are great vfm ...this one rides well and I was impressed how smooth the engine is cheers mark

[@andyc750]

they have been in the UKfor several years, just used to be sold under the WK Bikes name, CFMoto have taken sales and parts back under their own banner and have a distribution deal with KTM so KTM dealers also now sell and service CFmoto

[@1990-t1j]

Thanks, Andy.@@andyc750

[@chrispekel5709]

over a decade here in Aus

[@barnyboysdad]

I've got one coming from os,to Hobart Tas, I'm really looking forward to seeing it, this report is one of the best I've watched, good commonsense advice and reporting, 👍 thumb's up to that, cheers Robbie Renalson

[@elpobrouse2277]

Mark as I compare to my Trident 660 this bike has a good price but is also 19HP down and 18kg heavier. I don't want a middle class bike with the weight of a big bike. Compared to my Yamaha FZ1 Fazer which is wet 220kg but has 150HP, this is not good enough. CF Moto needs to reduce the weight of their bikes. Voge is starting to do that, their 350 AC is 165kg dry that makes it around 175kg wet for 40HP. Maybe I am comparing things that can not be compared but this is my point of view on this. Excellent review like always Mark, your still one of the best doing this.

[@markpulling12]

Hi many thanks for the comment Yes totally get what you mean My 790 duke is light and remapped to 100 rwhp ...but I guess with this bike it's just another option for people at a fair price who don't want or need massive power...it's a very pleasant bike to ride with a smooth engine Best wishes mark

[@Jay_Speed]

My tougths as well, reduce the weight and it will be an excellent bike. Good review again from Mark.

[@chrispekel5709]

@@Jay_Speed It's based on the Er6 including the frame, it can't really get lighter. Those were around the same weight, maybe slightly lighter because they didn't need exhausts as heavy back then

[@chrispekel5709]

It's based on the Er6 so it'll always be heavy. The 450SR is lighter, it's a new design

[@lj555551]

I would have to disagree I kinda like the feel of big bike wieght on highway feels way more safe and doesn't get beat up by wind gusts as much

[@amitsinha3063]

CF moto needs some recognition since everyone is ignoring the brand since its a Chinese brand but they should buy and support the brand

[@Kleadsy]

People know that chinese brands usually make some shit.

[@martyndunn1905]

I'm really liking the CF Moto motorbikes, really good build quality and value for money.

[@1990-t1j]

Agreed. Nick J

[@colindecosta2756]

Most entertaining and informative review as usual Mark. Are you able to review the CFMOTO 450 SR in the near future?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Colin yes hopefully I'll be reviewing all the Cfmoto range over the next few months Best wishes

[@jamesprice7470]

Great review mark a nice looking bike looks like a premium machine. And how expensive things are at the moment,this bike makes alot more sense.

[@andytownsend9163]

Nice looking, those wheels real pop in that colour, suits the bike. Nice review Mark ❤❤

[@p305-mrworldwide9]

I was gunna get the gt 650 and ended up getting a Honda CB 500 x yes it's less horsepower and less torque but it's very comfortable and reliable

[@markpulling12]

Hi the honda CB 500 range is fantastic...I've reviewed all of them ... excellent bikes cheers mark

[@jonnyslater9942]

Loving the "in bike" seating position and high bars. Nice review.

[@eraserone1]

Love all of your reviews, pleaseee keep them coming🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks will do Best wishes mark

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Looks like they've definitely been at the Hornet, GSX8S and MT catalogues.

[@markpulling12]

Yes definitely....I can see the gsx8 s in it cheers mark

[@roberta.6579]

The Hornet and GSX8S are obvious rip offs of the KTM Scalpel, which is a sister company of CFMoto. They all pretty much look the same

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

@@roberta.6579 Yes they do, ugly. Lol

[@chrispekel5709]

This design language first came out in 2016, way before the Honda and Suzuki. Designed by same company that does KTM designs

[@nigelwyatt1408]

Hello Mark how are you? Just to let you know that these bikes have £1000 reduction on them at the moment with the NK coming in @£4499 and the GT @£4999. Incredible value. Details on the CFmoto motorcycles website. Great review again.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Nigel yes thanks somebody else told me that aswell last week As you say great vfm now Best wishes mark

[@martinehulme8743]

I like the overall styling, not sure about all that plastic though, engine sounds good, I don't like the square dash, it's too big, like a TV screen, for the size of the info, (speed)... 😂 my thoughts 💭 only.. another great review Mark, you'll be needing a cool drink 27 degrees in all that gear is hard going 😅 x

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Martine yes it was super hot 🥵 today 😊 x

[@thatguyhealthy]

PARTS ARE HARD TO GET AHOLD OF, MY BIKE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND PARTS ARE BACKORDER

[@neilheyes6651]

Sort of bike you buy as an ex demo with first service done for 4k, and warranty included

[@paulbooth1373]

Nice looking, useable bike, but I can't stop looking at that huge front brake reservoir with the fluid sloshing about!

[@IrelandRider]

I was looking at these, as well as the Honda cb500f, fuel tank capacity is very similar, but the price difference is in favour of this bike, though mpg isn't, I know these bikes are good, but it's just the reputation and service intervals of honda in general, plus the dealership is upto spec with honda, and they are everywhere. I think these bikes are ktm built/owned. Though I might be wrong. Honda cb500f or this bike? I think I might know your answer 😅. Cracking review as always Mark, see you on your next adventure 🤙 🤟 👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks rich ....yes this a great bike ...but the cb500f is a benchmark performer Cheers mark

[@Lycos1985]

HONDA !!!

[@Rolilasx]

Dunno how much a cb500f is where you live, but usually they are a bit overpriced, and you can get an SV650 for that money. Did you not consider the SV ? I got one this year as my 1st bike, from 2016, they are a blast ! Much better than a cb500f. I`ve done my drivers license driving on a cb500f and they are not even close.

[@IrelandRider]

@@Rolilasx £6,099 all in. I have a full licence, I'm just after an easy bike to own, if I could afford it, I'd get the Honda nc750 DCT.

[@mikaelpettersson2389]

​@@IrelandRidergo for the NC 750! You'll get the best engine out there, least fuel consumption, zero vibrations and lots of low end torque. Buy it second hand. They are rugged like a tank!

[@speedtriplerider7853]

great review as usual, love your predictable format. does that speedo need damping a bit?- the way it constantly changes would really irritate me, but there again i do have a bit of ocd

[@tomlabarbara6277]

Awesome review as always

[@rickman2267]

Great vid, cheers Oz.

[@lauriew2907]

Great review Mark

[@neillambton4065]

Good review there Mark, and i have to say, Chinese bikes have come along in leaps and bounds, BUT, that 3,000 mile service interval is something to consider. If you`re going to buy one as a commuter bike, and do 6,000 miles per year, that`s 2 services. It`s all very well these bikes being cheaper (albeit by not a lot) than their europen and Japanese counterparts, but it won`t take long before the extra servicing costs makes them more expensive to run than any of the Japanese and european counterparts. The same goes for the likes of Royal Enfield etc, yes they`re cheap to buy, but, they are expensive to run on a daily basis. Once again, a ggood review, and yes, i do like the look of it, but certainly not in black, a hate black bikes, they look boring, that white one really looked smart.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Neil ...if it's any consolation...they are very cheap and easy to service... Poole Moto would charge £150 for a service BMW maybe £500 plus eek Best wishes mark

[@peterwrench4416]

Nice, I prefer the faired GT version myself.

[@martbau25]

Think this thing feel comfortable enough to tour with?

[@JohnnieV]

Probably very comparable to my SV650. Think my Suzuki supposed to have 72 hp. I think top speed around 125-129

[@Ducatijay72]

The square edge dash is annoying my ocd, it definitely need rounded edges 🤔

[@mikaelpettersson2389]

Isn't that a Kawasaki license engine? If so, I'm surprised that the vibrations are low, because the Ninja 650 was the most vibey engine I've tried, even worse than the Kawasaki W800 with the 360 crank.... 270 crank is the way to go for parallel twins!

[@markpulling12]

Definitely 270 cranks are the best ....re this engine...I guess it's how it's mounted in the frame that can reduce the vibes Very smooth indeed best wishes mark

[@MrPreZidentZ]

£4k new at the moment, seems like an absolute bargain if power isn’t necessary

[@daddynu]

I love Cfmoto 650nk Thailand 🇹🇭

[@TheLilleyPad]

So is this basically designed after the previous Kawasaki ER6?

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes it's the same engine in a different chassis:) Very similar to ride Cheers mark

[@dazznutts]

these are now £4449 OTR a bargain buy just need confirmation on service intervals which where 6k km or 4k miles some dealers says they have been extended to be in line with KTM a lot of sources have confirmed the 700clx is now 6k mile services up from 3 so in theory could the NK goto 8k miles

[@LeeWright-uh6qq]

Hi , wat would you choose between ninja 650 and nk 650 , I'm torn as I've read ninja has bit more vibration

[@markpulling12]

Yes the ninja does have a little bit more vibration....I'd go for this cfmoto because naked bikes are more my thing these days Best regards mark

[@dazznutts]

Nice review are you aware if KTM has bought the CF Moto services in line with KTM ie 6k

[@markpulling12]

Hi I've checked the online manual and it says 6 000 km /3700 miles for these .. they are cheap to service though Cheers mark

[@dazznutts]

@@markpulling12 apparently they are being change to 6k the 800’s are already listed at 9k

[@markpulling12]

@@dazznutts AHH brilliant that makes more sense then ...6 k is a decent service interval ... Cheers mark

[@Pelefan1970]

Hi, did you note much difference between eco and sport mode ? Cheers.

[@markpulling12]

Hi no not at all ...I've never really had any good experiences with eco modes on any vehicles Cheers mark

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Bit too modern looking for me but for under 6k good value!

[@MrByronb22]

Good work! Clx 700 sport next please sir

[@markpulling12]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it.... hopefully reviewing all the Cfmoto range over the next few months Cheers mark

[@nickbirch7865]

Can you restrict these to 47hp? I’m on A2 however I can’t find any info online if CFMOTO do a throttle / ECU restriction kit.

[@jerhughes500]

They certainly have style and price in the bag. I think their 800 adv is one of the best looking bikes in that sector.

[@stanallen1072]

I thought for a moment when you were on the motorway that you were going to ton up. But nope. No luck. Lol.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

The established brands should start to get very worried. nice one Mark

[@jefflambert8603]

Its not that Light for a 650? But not a Bad Looking Motorcycle Have you Cosidered Re Testing the Kawasaki Z 650 Ninja 650 now they have Traction Control? I Would be intrested to Hear your Opinion if TC makes any Disernable Difference

[@markpulling12]

Hi Jeff yes I did test the ninja 650/z650 a few years ago...they are very good 👍 Best wishes mark

[@jefflambert8603]

Yes I saw those Videos , the 2023 models now have T.C..thats what interested me

[@Fractal379]

£3999 atm😲 Brand NEW!!

[@JohnnieV]

I don’t think I will ever get comfortable with the grass right on the street. How does someone pull out onto the road? Looks super sketch to me.

[@andyc750]

another CFmoto that looks great value, again a lot of bike for the money, one point though, the engines are a licence built version of the Kawasaki engine, an earlier version but they use it legitimately so it isn't a copy

[@chrispekel5709]

Never seen proof of that, I think they just copied it to be honest

[@andyc750]

@@chrispekel5709 so why have they not been taken to court over copyright etc? They clearly have permission or the bikes would not be seen outside China and they have been available one way or anther the world over for 10years or more

[@chrispekel5709]

@@andyc750 The engines are slightly different, perhaps enough that it's too difficult to do anything. There's Honda clone engines sold in bikes all around the world as well

[@chrispekel5709]

I am actually not saying you're wrong. I just don't trust the Chinese in aspects like this. And I say that as someone who has 3 CFmoto bikes LOL

[@andyc750]

@@chrispekel5709 it is somewhere on record that I have seen somewhere but just think about it logically for a few minutes, there is a lot more of this that goes on than most realise, for instance Honda have licenced Loncin to build their 500 twin engine that is now appearing in various different bikes, obviously KTM are allowing CFmoto use their parallel twin and an earlier version of one of their V twins

[@michellewilson8845]

I missed this one Mark. Great value bike for £4500, looks great problem for me though is lack of dealers generally in NW England. That countryside at 13:50 ish looks beautiful, where is that? great looking country roads. Another ace review

[@markpulling12]

Hi Michelle it's all around the Poole Dorset area best wishes mark

[@richardx4456]

how is this compared to ER6N?

[@markpulling12]

It uses the same engine so it feels much the same cheers mark

[@bernie917]

I think is a good bike, but need minimum 2.000 km to know.. I could like you ride also on highway to see how the bike is in high speed😮

[@chrispekel5709]

They've been making this model for a decade mate

[@bernie917]

@@chrispekel5709 But I have not ride it, I need to understand how the bike are in high speed🤣

[@simonbowen6653]

A lot of bike for less than £5.5k. TFT didn't look too clever on camera though.

[@sundukibrahim2944]

The sound of the CF Moto seems OK. It's not my fairytale but as we all can see CF Moto is getiing stronger in the motorbike world. What are your thoughts - CF Moto 700 CL-x vs CFMOTO 650NK? I'd prefer 700, but I can see that supposedly NK has better brakes - two frontal discs vs one

[@markpulling12]

Hi Ibrahim....I really prefer the look of the 700 especially the sport model...looks very cool Best regards mark

[@chrispekel5709]

The 700Clx sport has twin discs

[@CaliDad619]

Can I ask why you would buy anything Chinese’s when it comes to a motorcycle Air cooled ? Literally it breaks down your in trouble I hear they last only a certain amount of miles.

[@markpulling12]

They are much better these days ...CF Moto are now very good... mostly everything we buy these days is made in china lol 😆...even the Japanese bikes like Yamaha and honda are made elsewhere in Asia. Best wishes mark.

[@rolanddiaz1974]

Ma baba ang top speed paps

[@bobritter7197]

Front tyre looks like it's been fitted back to front. 🤷

[@ZoahPorre]

not even sure why but this bike does not spark joy for me.

[@rolanddiaz1974]

Very low top speed, u should go nk800

[@bobbouchee1452]

If they have to give you a 5 year warranty don't buy it

[@rolanddiaz1974]

Nk800 kanlng

[@astrostrotch]

3000 mile service interval tells me a lot about the quality of engineering. 🤮

[@AK-xu1fx]

too expensive for a Chinese brand

[@chrispekel5709]

Chinese labour now costs more than Mexican labour, they can't make decent stuff for nothing anymore. It's not 2002

[@theaustralianconundrum]

Can I say yuck?? Everything about it looks cheap as a Bajaj. LOL People buy these things?

[@chrispekel5709]

What do you mean? It's tacky like all modern bikes as its made to appeal to younger men. But the quality is good

[@shadowdove3250]

Intro song is groovey, anyone know the name of the artist?

[@markpulling12]

Hey Pluto. Keep your strut Thanks for watching Best wishes mark

[@shadowdove3250]

@@markpulling12 Thank you sir, loving your videos. Absolutely beautiful content.

[@williammuir638]

😊bargain 👌