Rusty's Bike Report | CFMOTO 700 CL-X

CFMOTO's new three model 700 CL-X range is a welcome arrival to the Australian market. Australian Backroad Motorcycle Touring's Rusty Mac evaluates the exciting new Heritage version, in a real world and honest review where the scrambler is put through it's paces around the backblocks of the Redlands area in Brisbane.
Rusty's Bike Report - CFMOTO 700 CL-X
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[@sunshowerpainting1]

Just purchased the 2022 sport edition. It's a very spirited, stable and fun bike to ride.

[@DavidKD2050]

Still going well?

[@index6738]

Also offers full LED lighting, switchable power modes, Cruise Control and Slipper Clutch.

[@jamesphillips7602]

Hmmm watching this space with interest. CF Moto have certainly lifted their game by the looks of things! Their 800MT Touring is going to be a game changer. Great genuine review Rusty! I’m keen for a test ride!

[@stevem931]

Just discovered this bike and it looks like it has everything, looks,quality and fun. Thanks Rusty for the video.

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Nice one Rusty! Great review - it's always good to hear it from someone who was sceptical - sort of adds weight to what you're saying. Nicely made video too mate :)

[@NWTMasterWolf]

Picking mine up tomorrow ( 2022 grey ) out the door for $7.200. In Great Falls MT USA. Already have an Electra Glide and a Benelli 302s ( also a 2022 ). Can't wait for some seat time. Be safe brother.

[@deepsouthNZ]

And it's also a beautiful bike to boot, mainstream brands will be losing a little market share with c.f. motor upping their game with bikes like this

[@sstat00]

Great review. I'd be tempted if I was in the market for this kind of bike. Looking forwards to a review on the 800MT adventure bike. 👍

[@joshuasimmons6372]

I've got the 400 and 600 atv for over a year now and now seriously considering the clx sport

[@stefanhansen5882]

It looks awesome. Only one BIG question: How reliable is it LONG term? Thanks!

[@alanreilly9056]

Hi Rusty, only 2 weeks back I took a CFMOTO CL-X 700 Heritage demonstrator model for a test ride at my local CFMOTO dealership here in NSW I only did about 25 kilometres on it as there was another person waiting to test ride the bike also The bike ran very nicely and did everything very well, brakes and handling was good I did find that the handlebars were a little low for me ( if I owned one I would put a set of bar risers on it for sure ) I am actually waiting for the CL-X Adventure model to come to Australia ( next January 2022 I'm advised? ) and will do a test ride on it also, as this is the model I prefer

[@Somchai007]

Did you find the bars lower than the average Naked bike? And do you know if CFMOTO can install the bar risers for you?

[@alanreilly9056]

Hi Jaidee, the handlebars were not quite a low as a standard Naked bike, I just found the a bit to low for me. Not sure if CFMOTO could or would install bar risers, but if I owned one I would definitely put a set on the bike and as mentioned I am waiting for the CL-X Adventure model to arrive in Australia, but as I write it hasn't arrived yet

[@Somchai007]

@@alanreilly9056 I have just been looking at this bike. I'm in Australia and have been thinking of the z900 but that's $14,500 or there abouts. This looks like a great choice at $9,500.

[@alanreilly9056]

Well Jaidee, there's only one thing to do and that's take one for a test ride yourself and see what you think yourself and yes the price is very reasonable for what we get. By the way I did fully disclose to the dealer that I was waiting for the CL-X Adventure to arrive, however I was welcomed to test ride any CFMOTO he had in his showroom as well as the CL-X heritage model

[@junkyarddog9534]

Is there any way to eliminate the ugly rear license plate bracket and attach the plate under the rear taillight?

[@stevesane800]

Thanks for this honest review from a Rusty bloke! Can we convert him to the Sport version or the upcoming 800MT???🤔😉

[@abmt4878]

That’s my 1050 Strom in the vid so yes, I’m very keen to get my hands on the 800mt. After experiencing the Heritage, I’m quite keen to see how much sport is in the Sport as well.

[@abmt4878]

Sorry Steve misread. No I would rather the touring 800 to be honest

[@stevesane800]

@@abmt4878 no problem, I actually did mention about the Sport CL-X but the 800MT in touring version! So, all good Rusty! Go get on one & give us your thoughts too! Stay safe & enjoy being out of lockdown…😭

[@billmw]

After having the SWM Gran Milano with a Chinese motor, I am not overly intimidated with them. Looking closely at the Benelli TRK 502X but might wait to compare the 800MT.

[@garyk8285]

Is it better than a CB400SF?

[@gantin100]

at local dealer near me this is selling for 5400 usd

[@muhammadnurfaizrashdan3359]

What is the top speed?

[@1990-t1j]

I have an eye on this bike.

[@kkhalifah1019]

Wife is looking for her first bike. This bike certainly appears good enough for a low enough price to tempt her away from her de facto first choice -- the SV650. I on the other hand grew sick & tired of waiting for the 800MT & bought a Tiger 850 instead. The CFmoto is a nice bike... except it isn't here.

[@ml2799]

So, I’m getting the impression you like it 😉🍻🇬🇧

[@abmt4878]

Not my style Mark, but I find it very impressive.

[@Adam-mo2qw]

Still Chinese though... the resale price will plummet I bet. Might be worth picking up secondhand in a year or two.

[@milenkomiladinovic1361]

Driver is overwehlmed w this Chinese bike... he dont gonna sleep tonight..

[@scottchesher5296]

I would like to see it break the market like in Nevada like in California or in Kentucky or somewhere CF Moto says they have dealerships which I found a couple that carry CF Moto but don’t have any because they have not received them from CF Moto there’s over thousands of people that are disgusted. Some forms they’re moving on they’re going to try and three BMW. There’s a lot of good options out there do not stay for one because of the ignorance of the others put the bike in the dealerships. People can touch them see them will like them your bikes not tried to artistic in any video I’ve seen not one well actually the ones that I can understand because the majority of them are in foreign languages like people from Japan, China Countries if there was people that spoke English, they had more than 300 miles on their bike. I will probably take the video at heart and use it to make a better purchase but without the information proper information all that is is more stuff from China. Sorry let’s do about it. It is a good way to destroy your business when you don’t have your product on the floor of a dealership God bless be safe.

[@stevecoaster2360]

I really don't want to support China atm, but this would be perfect as a second bike for some gravel riding. Cruise control is the icing when having to travel a 100 or 2 Klm's on tar to get to the good stuff & back for long day/'s out. it's light, cheap and you say well made.

[@abmt4878]

It is Steve, very well made. As for politics and motorbikes, I don’t mix them. If we don’t want to buy a bike because of a grudge against a country, it makes no sense that we ride and love bikes from Germany, Italy and Japan, who have killed more Australians in the last century than any country…. Just saying. Bikes and world politics don’t come near each other in my mind.

[@mephistoc9286]

I dont by a yamaha because it begin with an Y And also dont by an audi because it begin with an A Tsssss My clx 700 run so good and its the essential

[@nevTk-oe9ud]

@@abmt4878 Well said mate .

[@MotoPassport]

Chinese bikes are becoming better and will continue to do so but its a no from me

[@mephistoc9286]

Maibe its for me🤷‍♂️🤣 Seriusly its very good