Reviewing the CF MOTO 700 CLX Heritage, Adventure and Sport! // First Impressions! 🤔

Hey Everyone,
I recently got invited to Almeria to sample the whole CF Moto motorcycle range.
There were 8 bikes and we had one day to ride them all including photo stops and lunch!
So, I decided to focus on the 3 CF MOTO 700 CLX variants. The Heritage, the Sport and the Adventure.
I hope you enjoy the vlog!
Usernamekate 🏁
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[@vespaveloce1924]

Fantastic video Kate - I’m sure these will pick up in popularity in the UK, especially at that price. The build quality looks pretty sturdy, and a Kawasaki derived lump can’t be a bad thing!

[@ADSCoachSimonB2112]

I attended a ride day CF Moto to test the new mini adventure 450 MT, I came out with the CLX 700 Adventure 2024 edition

[@SigmaJAD]

I bought a sport as a second bike. 0 regrets. Quality of components do not reflect price. Add 1500 and it's still a bargain.Brakes are top range brembos! Great wee bike. Punchy engine in sport mode. Kate's right - engine sound great for a parallel.

[@iainf6]

Hi Kate, breath taking scenery 😎😎😎. Adventure for me too 😉

[@UsernameKate]

Beautiful scenery wasn't it!

[@barney3417]

Great Vid Kate, nice to see you having fun, looks like you were getting held up on the down hill stretch

[@mikecolumbus7088]

I am in the U.S, in Texas. I just started riding since my accident in '07. I picked up the CLX 700 Heritage and I love this bike. Very easy ride and can move down the highway when I need it to. It has been a great ride so far!

[@landonfolken03]

Hey Im in TX too! We picked up the 450NK and considering the 700. Anything to note a year later?

[@mikecolumbus7088]

@@landonfolken03 at 7k miles I have the only 1 real concern that just started. It doesn't affect the performance of the bike but only the gear indicator. There is a reverse gear sensor. I can be cruising in 6th gear and at 70mph or over the indicator will flash saying I am 1st gear. The bike is mechanically still in 6th gear. I have two more months of warranty so I will be getting this corrected. If the warranty fix doesn't truly fix the issue I know of another way to fix the problem. Remove sensor and wire harness which is by the front sprocket and take off the washer and put it back together without the washer. But from what I hear, the new sensor corrects the problem. Other than this, it is a fun bike to ride. Catches a lot of eyes. I drive from Seguin into San Antonio and also 30 miles north of Austin often and the performance is great. Easy to lean with the weight and feel of a sport bike and can chill like a cruiser if desired.

[@BlueHippoMoto]

That looked a great road for a test ride & lovely sunshine. The engine sounds nice , they look nice bikes was there anything you would of changed?

[@UsernameKate]

I think I'd just like to make the engine a little crisper 😊

[@BlueHippoMoto]

@@UsernameKate I can’t find a uk dealer any ideas ?

[@kkhalifah1019]

Looks a lot like the Ducati Scrambler, only cheaper. My wife loves this bike because the ECO mode made it completely harmless when she was learning to ride for the first time. Now she hits SPORTS mode when riding to work and touring with me. Her only gripe is the small fuel tank and the fuel gauge which she couldn't trust (she relies on the tripmeter instead, which she zeroes every time she fills up). The engine goes wild past 6000rpm.

[@56Spookdog]

I’m a sucker for the scrambler style bikes and how they resemble a flat tracker so it’s the adventure bike for me.

[@UsernameKate]

Gorgeous aren't they

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Yes the Adventure has a design flaw really with how the exhaust lacks protection and sump.

[@marcbrasse747]

That Sport seems to be my kind of bike. More then enough of everything and my taste in ergonomics.

[@MrKdr500]

Kawasaki sold the 1st GEN 650cc engine design & tooling to CFmoto.

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

The brakes are awesome 😎 one of the best features

[@justmejohn773]

Interesting comparison video crocodile. I was surprised that you went with the Adventure over the Sport Kate but your reasons were clear. Glad to see the manufacturers are valuing your input on launches.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks dude 😄

[@davemitchell3998]

How do you like this ( adventurer) compared to the triumph 400x?

[@edsonroadmoto]

These bikes are popular in the 🇺🇸 already. They have a HQ In Minneapolis, Minnesota if anyone was wondering about getting support in English.

[@thaited]

Awesome! Just another day in the office for moviestarkate. Personally I have always preferred uphill twisties. Alan. 😆🤗🤗

[@UsernameKate]

Moviestar 🎬 haha not quite!

[@martinhughes9769]

Like the look,i wonder how it will stand up to British weather,

[@SigmaJAD]

Never had a problem with brakes personally. Suspension has to be adjusted to suit rider. Once set - brakes epic

[@UsernameKate]

That's good to hear from an owners perspective who has played with the suspension!

[@SigmaJAD]

@@UsernameKate no problem. The front dived constantly. I thought brakes were too powerful too but......

[@GaryUnwin-u2x]

I would go for the adventure which you can now get for £4999 new, ensane init.😀

[@phantomrider22]

Yeah it really looks like they used a Cafe racer and put a adventure front on it.😅

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

😂 Adventure ...Do you really need a moped out of this devision? a coffee racer that underline your smile ...a custombike in sunset that underline the shine of your hair ...a bobber for stylish protection-gloves ...anyway try try try on....

[@karinalatham603]

Great vlog Kate, thanks so much was super excited for this one as you know I own the 700 CLX ADVENTURE, Awesome bike I love mine❤ Keep up the great work with your videos we are enjoying them immensely ❤

[@UsernameKate]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it chick!!! Adventure was defo my favourite!!! 😁

[@bobritter7197]

Sounds like a 125 with the exhaust pipe (entirely) removed. 🤭

[@RobEnglish-ratman]

Sweet baby Jesus and the antelopes!! What a fantastic review Kate. Those bikes sound just great, certainly miles better than the parallel twins of old. Those roads were out of this world, but like you, I would have been careful of those sudden drops. It would have been nice to have seen the bikes close up, so we can compare them easier. Well done on a great vlog Kate, the slow motion clips at the end were an inspired touch.

[@UsernameKate]

😁😁 thanks Rob

[@keninthewind6216]

Great video Kate. I bought the Heritage model and I really like it. Here in the USA they didn't have the scrambler. CFMOTO has a 650 ADVENTUREA that is set up for touring or whatever. That model is a Kawasaki clone. However the 700 CL-X is a different engine. It's made by CFMOTO/KTM and the new CFMOTO 800 is the LC8 engine same as the KTM 790. Design by Kiska a well known company. The CL-X 700 I have is set up for scrambling and I take it off highway often. I love it!

[@UsernameKate]

So glad to hear you love your CLX 😁

[@stevieeplea5611]

Another great vlog Kate looking forward to seeing your next one nothing beats seeing username Kate on a sportsbike wearing your leathers and swanky helmet and dark visor ride safe lovely 😍

[@larsschueler9203]

Nice Video 👍🏻 my Favorit is the cf 700 clx sport 😊👍🏻 a little Cafe Racer Look

[@UsernameKate]

Looks stunning doesn't it!

[@larsschueler9203]

Oh yes 👍🏻

[@geoffbroderick403]

clx 700 heritage fantastic 15 k 4 year warranty no.problems,and that sound to die for sound like a single

[@UsernameKate]

Is like a single!

[@keitht3055]

As you say, the so called 'adventure' could really do with a bash plate, then again I suppose that all the range is built to a price. Having said that, I would think any of those bikes would be an ideal purchase for a 1st bike after passing your test.

[@UsernameKate]

Agreed! 😊

[@700clx2]

I beg to differ sir!!! I'm a young geezer at 57 and having ridden everything from a '71 Vespa through a 68 rigid Norton with a girder front end, and had to give up the 700lb Harleys due to hip problems. I bought the 2022 CFMOTO 700 CL-X Heritage in October 2022 and have put 7,366 miles on it since without looking back! This machine's 77HP are far too many for a first bike at ANY AGE. I used to find it boring or a nuisance to get on the Thruway and have to wiggle around or get blown around by trucks or, if you prefer, lorries, but with the advent of new technology, being able to set the Cruise Control at 80mph and easily blow past them when the power band kicks in at 6,500rpms, you'll soon run out of straight road or traffic free space long before this hits its top speed. I've run out of blacktop and there are no tracks with long enough straightaways to get past the 102mph I've made on several attempts. And switching from Eco to Sport mode you'll be more than pleasantly surprised how much fun it is on those twisty back country 45mph roads. Kate did a great job with the review but I'll restate that this "Chinese bike" has licensed this 650cc motor from Kawasaki, punched it to 699cc with a retune. CFMOTO also partnered with Austrian KTM in 2013 and are currently making the engines for several of KTM's bikes. The CL-X has Japanese KYB suspension, German Bosch Fuel Injection, German Continental dual channel ABS, Italian Pirelli tires. The Heritage comes stock with Spanish JJuan brakes, and the Sport model has the Italian Brembo 4 piston dual rotors brakes that several reviewers admitted was too much and unnecessary for a bike of this power. And, Brembo acquired JJuan in November 2021 I guess because why not partner with or buy out your closest competitor!? Throw in a 6speed with a slipper clutch for less than $7000 and you'd be foolish to buy a use Japanese bike that doesn't come with a warranty that stretches from 2 years in the US, 3 in most European markets and all the way out to FIVE YEARS in Canada! I'd politely suggest that you... DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate self canceling turn signals DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate gauge clusters that automatically light up if you're in a tunnel or riding under thick trees, AND gets brighter as the sun goes down DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate riding hands free or resting your throttle hand with cruise control that works from 4th gear from 24mph for small town roads and their speed bumps all the way up to 80mph on the highway DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate Pirelli tires that handle great in the rain at highway speeds above 70mph, at your own risk, of course!! DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate getting better than 40mpg when non-ethanol premium is still $4.50 a gallon! DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate fully adjustable front and rear suspension systems DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you like having your inverted forks covered in dead bugs, slime, and dirt that will corrode and chew up your fork seals because this bike has shields over the exposed front suspension. DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you hate watercooled, fuel injected, dual ABS, six speed bikes that come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty And absolutely definitely DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE if you like skidding out of control downshifting from 6th to 3rd in an emergency or race. The slipper clutch won't let you. And here's a few reviews from outlets you may have heard of 11/29/22 www.motorcycle.com/mobos/best-lightweight-entry-level-motorcycle-of-2022.html 12/1/22 ridermagazine.com/2022/12/01/2022-cfmoto-700cl-x-road-test-review/ 9/15/22 ridermagazine.com/2022/09/15/2022-motorcycle-of-the-year/ 11/2/22 www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/cfmoto-700cl-x-sport-2022/ 10/18/21 www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/cfmoto-introduces-new-models-to-usa-motorcycle-market/ Keep those odometers turning!!

[@drost582]

In Canada I have seen CF Moto off road side by side. Have not seen any motorcycles on the roads. We do not get a lot of the bikes the rest of world gets. Government regulations keep lots out of country. Enjoy your videos, keep up good work.

[@UsernameKate]

Sorry to hear you don't get as many coming into the country 😖

[@Keith24GB]

It looks like it handles we'll for a cheaper bike, but when I heard you say the adventure version only has a 13L tank I was instantly turned off.

[@UsernameKate]

I think it's more scrambler imo that adventure 😊

[@stephenpotts8170]

Hi Kate enjoyed the review, I'm certainly with you about the adventure, not being a true adventure bike and is more suited to the scrambler name. No bash plate, and not much ground clearance would limit you, and if you could retro fit a plate it would bite into the limited clearance, but for the price of todays machines I suppose not bad value even if the engine is old tech. Thank you.

[@UsernameKate]

It was a mega fun range to ride 😁

[@mikep.9371]

Outstanding that you had a great time and review's too. Take care and don't get pinched on tomorrows holiday! Wear Green.

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣

[@cirian75]

You have simply got to love the sound of a barking twin cylinder motorcycle

[@UsernameKate]

So goood

[@chema1546]

Ok 👍🎉 Kate

[@daverman68]

They look like great value for money

[@pollekepmtb]

Nice vlog Kate. Good to see you riding in beautiful surroundings, enjoy 👍

[@UsernameKate]

😁😁

[@chrisciocan6360]

What s your choice, heritage or svartpilen/vitpilen

[@UsernameKate]

I haven't ridden any of the huskys 😬

[@GS-uy4xo]

Great ride along! I’m begging CF to take the 450 270 crank and make a scrambler, they would absolutely kill the market! In the meantime I briefly tested the 450MT last week (I live in China) along with the cruiser and the naked; I loved the fit of the naked but it’s really snatchy initially, I’m not a cruiser fan so it looks like the MT might be the move - until I try these 7’s. Not sure if they’ll fit me but I’ll give it a go, I’m only 5’5” so it’ll be interesting.

[@tomaskrashevsky818]

Those CL-Xs and NKs resemble so very closely Husky 401 and 701 or am I imagining it :) I tend to agree with another person that 700s and also 400s are more scramblers/naked bikes then adventure. CSMoto has an 800 models, which look the most on the adventure side, ~230kg, similar design to Africa Twin or Tenere 700 or Tiger. You choose 🤣 Good review though

[@dandumitrescu4983]

Adventure. Why? Because you can drive on the mountain roads / forest roads. I had an adventure and drove on a bumpy mountain road. Among stones, water, mud. But not extreme🙂 The three versions are almost identical. Different wheels. With sport or heritage, you can't drive where adventure goes.

[@jd5k]

CF Moto is great

[@1990-t1j]

I like the Adventure best. Does it have tubeless tyres, Kate? Neat little flyscreen. If these bikes were available in Thailand [they must be soon], I'd be interested in the Adventure. I've already got an SCR950 and a 390 Duke, though. Does the Adventure have some kind of luggage rails fitted? There's something on the side at the rear. I like the Heritage, too, but I'm not a fan of the Sport. I don't like clip-ons. I'd rather ride up hairpins.

[@jaysonpratt2032]

Too pricey for what they are ,no track record over here ,parts ? Service ?

[@troyk3098]

Where is here

[@peegee4357]

How tall are u, my wife is 161 cm. Will it probably fit? Thanks

[@UsernameKate]

I am 162cm. The important factor is leg length. My inside leg is 73.66cm 😊 I managed fine

[@peegee4357]

@@UsernameKate great, thanks a lot! Just measured it and my wife has the same inner leg length so now we need a test drive next :D

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Almeria looks great!

[@davidreed6817]

Fabulous vlog, what a great gig to be invited on, beautiful scenery and fantastic roads, I'm being honest here, when you mentioned Brembo Stylemas with twin discs on the sport my immediate thought was "that overbraked" Just one question, when you sat in the car park waiting to pull away onto the road what was the race rep to your left? It looked like a small Kawasaki but had CFM on the body work.

[@marcustaylor3528]

CFMoto 300 SS/SR. They have a 450SS/SR as well!

[@davidreed6817]

@@marcustaylor3528 thank you

[@UsernameKate]

Haha yes Marcus beat me to it. It was the 300 SR (CF moto say it stands for Sports Racing)

[@John_Wilson513]

Great video !! Can we buy these bikes in Bolton ?

[@UsernameKate]

Skem and Clitheroe are your closest dealers according to the website 😊

[@God-Knows-I-Dont]

Great Video! Loved the location, the audio and your commentary.. Heritage or adventure?

[@God-Knows-I-Dont]

Adventure. I didnt wait to the very end 🙂

[@UsernameKate]

Haha don't worry! Thanks for getting to the end! 👍

[@32dsmitty]

Love your accent

[@szeyuanlee2517]

Fantastic vlog Kate! May I know what model of jacket are you wearing?

[@cliveteague2115]

100 mile range though?

[@boroboystu1]

How about an adventure Monkey Bike ?

[@UsernameKate]

Imagine!

[@MightyMouzMoto]

Sounds amazing through your camera! Spain is on my bucket list. So beautiful!

[@SoDakTwisties]

180 degree parallel twins 🥱 270 degree parallel twins 🥺

[@UsernameKate]

The parallels are taking over!

[@SoDakTwisties]

@@UsernameKate I'm here for it too! 😁

[@davidreed9300]

Great vid Kate! I have watched a dozen reviews today on the cl-x 700. The one thing that all of them leave out is the fact that cfmoto has a downloadable app that connects to the bike via Bluetooth. Which, provides a real time anti-theft detector. If the bike is touched or moves without you on it, it will send a notification through your phone and track the movement of the bike through satalite gps. You will arrive in time to see cops cuffing thieves and ride your bike back home. This comes STANDARD, on cfmoto bikes at the same low msrp. How much would you pay for this one feature. Why don’t all bike makers adopt this? Hummmm?

[@wintersunn1661]

Only Sport model has T-box from the factory. And to make it confusing, even than not all of them have it. I read somewhere that models which were sold earlier didn't have it and CF added it on later produced Sports That being said , I'm not sure about UK

[@timlangley8926]

adventure

[@bdsurfer13]

Looking at your video, i noticed my foot pegs on my USA version of the CL-X 700 Sport are no where close to where your feet are. Hmm. The pegs on the Sport version your riding would be exactly right between the rider and passenger pegs. Interesting.

[@UsernameKate]

Very interesting!!!

[@cenkgonen4485]

We are in huge economic crysis.(Turkei) We are about the change the goverment. So this motobike is 215.000$ now. Can u believe it! Just dream to buy.

[@SuperMikeyboy2]

dont whack the break on , know your motorcycle with first rides , stop moaning about the brake quality , its a sport bike, dont press the brake as much , learn the product

[@UsernameKate]

The sport is over braked and under damped straight out the box without adjustment. You are aware we rode the adventure and the heritage version of this model without issue.

[@TheNicknewb]

Think that these bikes are going to struggle with the honda hornet coming in at £6999, and 90 odd bhp. Sorry, but the old er6 engine feels just that, old.

[@UsernameKate]

Yeah the Honda hornet came in with a STRONG price

[@dcrichmond6828]

The speedometer must be in klm

[@UsernameKate]

Yes 😊

[@larrymickey3419]

Good to see a bike review with someone who has researched the bikes. I see too many first impression or reviews when two minutes into the video you realize this person has no idea what the bike is , has no idea what the specs are and continually gives false information .

[@UsernameKate]

Ah cheers Larry!

[@winni4u]

✌️😃👍

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

Atras

[@joseaguirre7517]

Awesome and at the same time lovely review!! Congratulations sweetheart !! With all my respect!

[@UsernameKate]

Cheers!

[@gren509]

It would have been nice to see the bikes !

[@stephenchapman8344]

👍

[@iostkd7924]

❤❤❤

[@Ac146_]

💪💪💪

[@SuperMikeyboy2]

stop moaning about the brakes on the sport! learn to ride woman!

[@UsernameKate]

go whinge at all the other experienced journalists who thought that exact same things MAN!

[@loftysaltmarsh69]

Love the slowmo shots 👍

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks!

[@morganmartin9286]

That sound ! 🤤

[@UsernameKate]

So nice!

[@SPENJERE]

"I ride this slower because of how the brakes are", while blurring out the speedo... 🤣

[@UsernameKate]

In Spain, everything is legal 🤣🤣🤣

[@SPENJERE]

@@UsernameKate just like Vegas 😉.

[@ousejamais1vezousejamais1vez]

Are u a model?

[@UsernameKate]

No, not a model 😊

[@tonyluff5856]

Like the sound

[@UsernameKate]

So addictive!

[@garyclifton2180]

Great video and amazing place to ride x

[@UsernameKate]

So good Gary!

[@jnmcc7782]

Chinese copy in it ?

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

First😊

[@Chewwy1973]

So it’s a hairdryer Kate? 79 horses 🐎 giddy up little Pony

[@chrishart8548]

That's some good power a mk1 ford cortina only made 48hp with 4 doors and a big boot to lug around.

[@UsernameKate]

A satisfying ride regardless 😊

[@tachouere5]

Sorry Kate won’t be watching while you’re on Chinese bikes.

[@UsernameKate]

That's okay, there'll be plenty variation on here now spring has arrived 😊

[@SergioCerio]

Ahhh i wish i had one.. 🥹