TEST RIDE: 2014 CFMOTO ZForce 800 EX

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DirtTrax Television Co-Host AJ Lester evaluates CFMOTO's 800cc pure sport side-x-side offering called the ZForce 800 EX in America and the Snyper 800 EX in Canada!

[@wesleycratt5100]

I have a 2014 CFMOTO 600ex. I love it. Great performance and no where near the price of a razor. Had about 6 months no one day of trouble. Goes everywhere I need it to go and ride smooth as a Cadillac while doing so.

[@Izuksvids]

Husky wolf. I test drove the local dealers used 15' ex model without power steering. I'm 6'2" and fit with no problems and no kneecap issues. My buddy who went with me also drove. I think he has longer legs but he was still ok also. I'm about 275 he's probably like 240. Both of us in there it had no problem getting to 60mph with pedal left. Pretty impressed. I've driven a few rzrs, it's no 900s, xp, or 1000xp. But it sure was awesome. The dealer ordered me a 15' ex with power steering in black with the sik looking black rims. Still waiting for it to come in. The one I drove didn't have power steering and felt fine, no problems at all. I got the power steering model due to my 4'9" 100lb girlfriend who also will be driving it lol. More for bump steer reasons then anything. The seats do ajust, you take em out, loosen 4 nuts and "slide" the seat on the braket. So u can do that, put it back in, slide it where you want and pop it back out and tighten the bolts. I asked the dealer if they are comming out with an adjustable bracket, he said not that he knew of but said someone else that bought one in the same boat as me (myself being tall and her being short) setup one of the seats for him, and one for her, so when she drove they just popped the seats out and swapped em. My buddy (the skeptical rzr guy) looked it over real good and was concerned with the wheel bearings smaller size, and the cv's. (Smaller then the rzr) So time will tell if it is an issue. I'm really excited to get mine and out the door it was $11,399

[@dawebster21]

Dirt Trax Television has the best reviews!

[@urbandecay4540]

Great video. Thanks!

[@koreyc3852]

I'd like to see a review of the power steering modle and some of the accessories that cfmoto offer bumpers anf doors mainly!

[@bullrambler]

Good to see the review video and hear your comments. I was wondering how it would ride with guys at 6 foot and over. CFOMOTO needs to make the internet site more informative. They could include a list of the dealers throughout Canada. And I would enjoy seeing a video on the ATVs also..

[@AdventureBoumd]

I own a U-Force 800 here in the USA - I shopped all the other brands first and I must say that I am super impressed with the quality and value for the money. Only 2 dealers in Florida for these - I am surprised they are not much more popular in the USA... but I am sure time will get them to the top! The only thing I dont have that I would have liked is power steering.

[@joemarshall7798]

Looks like a decent machine to me. Seems like a lot of people on here with the hate comments. Don't like it why the hell watch the video then?

[@waltdog72080]

Looks like AJ lost a ton of weight. I hopes he's not sick. Great review.

[@corried5576]

Nice looking machine.

[@ProTechEpoxyFloors]

Would like to see a review of the 800 zforce 50 inch trail.

[@tinaharris8147]

I bought 2 of the 2014 800ex they have been great on all trails that I have taken my polaris sportsman on have had no trouble with either one and am very pleased with how they ride and overall power would put them up to any 800 rzr have riden them and they are very comparable to the 800 ex zforce best of all only paid 11,000 each plus tax and licensing way cheaper than 2 stock razers they wanted around 28,000 out the door so you have to choose what you you are willing to try out so far very happy with the cf moto 800ex ZForce very fun bikes.

[@santiagogamboa4484]

Hi my friend what do you think about the Quality of this UTV in nowadays ? Thanks

[@traviswykes]

do a video of you riding it on the trails would be a cool video so we know what its like on the trails! :)

[@ryanstuck3280]

Do a review of the zforce 1000

[@reidryan7130]

Can you do a video on how to put the nets on I need help please

[@gregkeith7702]

It's great that a review finally is not banishing the P word all the time. I believe that CFMoto, Hisun and Kymco are seriously challenging the old guard, who have rested long enough. Why not put the Hisun RS8-R or the new 2015 on the block next....

[@JeffJamesoutdoors]

Wow, A half decent set of tires right from the factory. Its competitors can take a lesson from that.

[@jamesgrooms8046]

What about upgrading stuff on it? Like lift kits, snorkels, better axles exc. I had a dealer of the CFMoto's tell me that he wouldn't take it in mud/water higher than the bottom of the zx8/zx6 or they tend to get problems easy. Not sure if he knows what he was talking about but I personally like the CFMoto but if there are no upgrades...... i dont know if I will buy one.

[@patl8363]

I would trust one of these over a Polaris any day.

[@Izuksvids]

Search "cf moto backflips" Pretty cool vid of one being beat pretty good and then rolled over backwords. Cage held well and smashed the front body pretty good. I messaged the guy n he said nothing mechanically broke and the guy actually drove it the rest of the weekend and finished the event without issues keeping up with the rzrs. Once mine comes in I'll be gopro ing some videos at the trevorton cool hills to see how it holds up there.

[@Travide]

hello can you guy make a video on the 2016 models. I like to see a review on their new atv. the 400 and the 500

[@scottypetty9117]

I have a 500 its a beast...

[@travisedwards5676]

The warranty for 5 years is only in Canada though

[@TheCamaro5]

I noticed he said 5 year warranty in Canada what about the usa. What would happen if you put like a spacer lift and 28 inch tires would that void it also??

[@michealwhynot]

I got a cfmoto zforce 800cc 2015 model and the only thing that I had a problem with is the temp sensor and that is it but i wsh i could find a lift kit and other aftermarket parts but nuthin out there wish I could get something soon

[@rjnixon1061]

Check out SuperATV, they have a 2" lift for the CFMoto that looks pretty sweet. And under $200

[@roycemccarthy5771]

The commentator talked about a 5-year warranty, but on one occasion he said in Canada. Is this true or did he misspeak? I live in the US .

[@riccidivito2236]

I'm from the uk. I brought one. In the uk it's 1 year warranty and I soon realised why. They are not built as good as you think. long story cut short took it back to the shop several times. blown diff seal leaked oil all over the place. temp switch faulty and throttle stuck open and I nearly hit someone. took it back to the shop for the 4th time and demanded my money back. In the uk the model is different no cv tech clutch or elka shocks. The shop gave me my money back and stopped selling them.

[@jordon7813]

Ours didn’t come with the turn signals but it is a beauty except that when we sold it to our grandpa the engine just blew and we had to spend 8000$ to get a new engine for it, my grandpa gave it back to us though because he can’t get in it anymore because of that protective rail on the door

[@shaker650]

Sounds like a serious competitor. To bad they didn't take the RZR ques for a 4x4 front diff. I'm not a manual lock up fan.

[@tonyhutchison8183]

A local dealer told me that the 5 year warranty was only available in Canada. U. S. Warranty was 1 year!

[@EastCoastATV]

I wish all ATV's and Side by Sides would come with signal lights, and a horn.

[@subhanausman3493]

EastCoastATV k

[@AcidicJO]

I have this machine and have only taken it out once so far. 20 plus miles on it however it held up really good in the mud holes but got into some water that was deeper then it looked and died, it was then that I noticed how low the intake is. So a snorkel kit is necessary if anything for the safety of the machine. The stock tires worked decent but for those of us who ride on trails and mud alike a more aggressive tire is a must. I will be posting videos soon of it and to see how it holds up over time. But at a price tag of $9,500 it was hard to pass up.

[@reidryan7130]

Do you know how to put a snorkle kit on?

[@AcidicJO]

Not yet. Have done it to a Rzr so i can figure it out. As of now just finished mounting a couple light bars on it, fairly easy.

[@bikingfordays6951]

You should have kept the rzr

[@AcidicJO]

Bikingfordays Wasn't my Rzr lol. I really did want a Rzr but they are just too expensive for my blood. To get anything that even resembles this ZForce 800 I would of been spending 15-16 grand and that's before taxes and fees. Add warranty and maintenance plan and you are comfortably at 20 grand. Just couldn't bring myself to shell out that amount of cheddar. Also after having done some research I found that I believe half the parts of a Rzr are made in China. And another big amount of it is Mexico. Hard to call anything American made these days. So i figured how bad could it be. And as of now its been solid. No complaints yet.

[@jordanlamasney1667]

+AcidicJO how has your machine been so far now? any complaints

[@brandonwright2067]

I’m considering this but is it worth it

[@dwalker7720]

How do i get this buggy road safe to Drive in London ?

[@RWWRENTAL]

anyone had issues with cfmotos? thinking of buying one. almost 7k below a RZR 900

[@james4wd236]

whats wrong with the left headlight, it doesnt look like its in right....

[@joshuasmonk]

They no longer offer the five year warranty and some of the extras very disappointed or at least in Alberta they don't offer these things anymore

[@ciskyfrancy7222]

Can i add a lift kit to it?

[@Morpheen999]

They were Crazy not to put higher end Elka shocks in it...

[@nbatvforum]

The 5 years warranty is limited to 5000 kilometers. I would be good for 1 year. Good for those that don't ride too much.

[@briantel9432]

i have a z and have over 3000 miles no problem and I ran a rzr 800 and smoked it and the rzr blows belts

[@TheVenom8343]

Yeah man, you can't beat a CF Moto for what they cost. I bought a ZForce 1000 and I absolutely love that bastard!! Not one single problem so far. Gotta love that Rotax in these cheap machines. Haha!!

[@charlesdrums]

Blinkers, Horn...can we drive it on the road?

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Both of mine are daily drivers on the road here in OHIO

[@moto420television5]

You didnt know that polaris are made in mexico since 2010?

[@forcast11]

i would like to know dose it have high and low rang also i am a 6 foot 4 person and al so weigh in at around the 280 mark can i fit comferabel in one

[@Broxty]

How fucking old are you? You're grammar amazes me.

[@forcast11]

old enough to know that cussing dosnt prove your a man also od enough to know your a big mouth if you dont like what i typ dont read foul mouth baby boy

[@Broxty]

+husky wolf doesn't* old* you're* type* Murrrriiiica!

[@forcast11]

i see you are still reading what i put in so you most like it potty mouth

[@moto420television5]

Full blown china junk idiot!

[@TheBlackwater200]

That's a great bug-out vehicle.

[@mikelipscomb8639]

prices are well over $12k and one year limited warranty now. they lost their niche.

[@ProTechEpoxyFloors]

Mike Lipscomb I think you have to deduct from the price the cost of EPS and 3,000 lb winch from the price for a fair comparison. I’m seriously considering their 800 trail version. The cost is the same as a 800 Maverick, but the Maverick would cost another 12-15 hundred for EPS and winch.

[@petes5568]

Seat is adjustable, take it out and flip it over

[@aliganiev9146]

сколка лет быт нада ездит эту квадратцыкла

[@Underworlddddd]

how fast is it??

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Mine hits 75

[@newfoundrooski]

Hey, don't forget that CFMOTO produces motorcycles!

[@joytech23]

Yep I have one in Australia, the CFMoto 650NK. 18,000km and going strong.

[@newfoundrooski]

joytech22 My dad has a 2015 650TK in black.

[@ikel6253]

The warranty aint nO 5 yrs anymore i notice! And the Price is rising!

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Got the 5 year on my wifes 2018 500 trail. Got a 2 year on my 19. 800ex paid 10,700 out the door for the 800 and 9600 out the door for the 500 trail. Definitely cant beat these machines for the money.

[@anytirellc]

Vehicle width is very important. Why isn't it EVER mentioned? Trail gates are 54 inches, so a 60 inch machine is worthless

[@joshuasmonk]

in your opinion why should someone buy a zforce over a rzr ???

[@joshuasmonk]

at the dealers near me the prices are only $500.00 apart

[@tennesseevalleyoffroaders1211]

Yeah, I was hoping the price would be more in my favor. Might as well go RZR.

[@HesterEdition]

Not sure what your dealer is showing you but... Z-Force 800 EX EPS is $11,599 MSRP and a RZR 900S EPS is $16,499. Even if you looked at the RZR 570S EPS (which would get stomped by the Z in every way) that one is $12,999 $1,500 more then the 800. None of the RZRs come with a winch, or hard top. Now you have another choice... soon (end of Feb, early March) the Z-Force 1000 EX EPS hits dealers floors for a crazy price of $13,999, fully loaded! That engine has a torque figure (not HP, torque) higher then a RZR 1000 turbo. It's sure to thrill for almost 3 grand LESS then a 900 RZR. I hope that helps clear things up, and maybe ask your dealer what the deal is on the prices, or find another dealer lol

[@joshuasmonk]

not in Alberta :-(

[@HesterEdition]

Yes sorry prices I listed are us $

[@ColeKTM]

What's the HP on one of these???

[@Jam818]

About 63

[@ColeKTM]

Alright ty

[@patogee]

Y en china cuesta 6000 usd

[@damianpotka849]

zforce 800

[@Na8Dogg]

I bought a 2014 Polaris Razor 570..NEVER had a problem yet.

[@santiagogamboa4484]

Hi i nowadays is a good product thanks

[@ericjohnson9080]

This "off brand" is not enough less expensive than the proven brands for me to consider. If they could sell it for 10 K, maybe.

[@Infamouscoma885]

It looks just like a rzr it sounds just like a rzr they might have a lawsuit if they look more like rzr!!

[@theletterseee]

polaris already has

[@MrVDUB819]

Doesn't sound at all like a rzr...

[@EricFB]

Its nice, but I still don't trust it - yet. Chinese winch that will probably fail, Chinese electronic dash that will probably.... You get the idea. If anything, hopefully this will encourage other brands to offer more on the base model. There is no need to charge as much as they do for these things, you can buy a car for the price of some of these glorified golf carts! I also don't like that once again people are going to start buying things from china rather than local.

[@sxscustom]

I agree

[@AcidicJO]

I own one of these for several reasons, price being a major one. I remember reading something about 50% of a Polaris is made in China, and another chunk in Mexico. Can-Am has been making its ATV's in Juarez and Queretaro Mexico for years now. So we are pretty much out of options on that front. Only one I've seen making them in the States is a brand called Intemidator I believe. But yea man I hear you. It sucks, but this bike has been pretty good for me and other owners I know. So at least these Chinese running this company seem to be trying to provide a quality product at a affordable price. Just my 2 cents anyway.

[@moto420television5]

Yes polaris are mostly made in Mexico, worse than China in my opinion. My friend burned to death in a Polaris rzr900... Ask his mom and dad if they like cheap mexican machines...

[@firstbase4947]

you are just guessing .you don't have problems with Chinese cars.

[@jaystone3516]

belt drives suck, direct shaft drive is better, with real gears , like the Hondas.

[@bryanvasquez798]

Fakiu

[@louisbrown2001]

The truth is these are shite, very expensive for what they are and if something goes wrong, CF moto refuse to give parts even if under warranty and refuse to pay for labour, their staff are deluded and know next to nothing about the products that they sell, I work on these machines every week, my place of work is an award winning dealership of them. When I ring CF MOTO to enquire about their products they can’t tell me anything, they don’t even know the wheelbase of their quads, utter shit