VLOG - CFMOTO 650NK Ride Review!

Enjoy my on road review of the CFMOTO 650NK Motorcycle!

[@spatulaz]

I am testing one of these tomorrow at mototechnic in FTG. Thanks heaps for the informative review! it went for a while but i was never bored throughout! Great stuff. I think you should have given it a bit more at the Ozone in Knox.

[@edjujo428]

Great bike! to alacanse of those who can not buy a Japanese bike This bike has very good performance and also very good reviews Congratulations and enjoy it, saludos desde Argentina

[@pipboychronicles]

Wouldn't mind trying one sometime! Though I am looking more towards 700cc-1000cc bikes now, just counting down the months!

[@spatulaz]

Hey, I loved it. As you said it got a bit rough down low in the revs. I really liked the gear changes to be honest. I'm not sure if their demo is set up diffently but it felt awesome. I also tested the cbr500 today and to be honest the cfmoto was way ahead in terms of power, maneuverability and fun in general. The CBR was a lot smoother in its power delivery. I have the hard choice ahead of me now!

[@s4r34l]

I wish someone would do a review like this for the naked hyosung gt650 lol. Thanks for the review, quite informative.

[@pipboychronicles]

I will be doing a follow up review in the this week hopefully just looking for some nice weather so watch out for that. The bike has had some electrical issues since and the speedometer dropping out completely, they also seem to have new models now with black subframe and new primary colours. Personally I would consider the CBR500R now that is out and a similar price :)

[@scottblake9474]

great vid mate ive got one of these the black model done about 1300km so far its my first bike im 6ft 2in so wanted a bit bigger bike to do my l and p's on was looking at a Hyosung once I rode this bike I decided to go with this bike instead of the Hyosung its a great bike and as you said heaps of power and plenty of power have had no problems so far only a few things like the speedo etc but nothing major its all about the feel and ride and the bike does it for me great lams bike fun fun fun

[@pipboychronicles]

Yeah it is an impressive bike for the money, certainly was for me! Not sure why I didn't like the gear changes, could be that I am just so used to the positive shifts of the VTR's box, just felt weird for some reason. You are right about the power, astonishing that it is learner legal!

[@chamus700]

loved how detail oriented this review was, it really help me... thank you!

[@pipboychronicles]

glad I could help :)

[@bigfella459]

Yes I Just brought a 2019 model and I absolutely love it

[@edwinjoseph2163]

How is it now man

[@bigfella459]

@@edwinjoseph2163 Still going great, loving it

[@edwinjoseph2163]

I'm planning on getting it as my first bike aye. Reckon it's worth it man?

[@bigfella459]

@@edwinjoseph2163 Yep most definitely

[@RY5LV8]

Things I like about my bike are: looks, power, comfort, handling and price. Things I don't like: gear shift throw from 1st to 2nd is too far (any other change I don't notice though) The fuel guage is very inaccurate, the speedo seems to be out a little bit, the dash is very simple (not even a trip option for example) 1st gear is very snatchy under throttle. No ABS. Overall it's a very good bike, the negative aspects you can deal with and the positive aspects more than make up for the negatives

[@spatulaz]

Also I don't know how it could possibly be lams approved. So much power!!

[@nickkermode7071]

Fantastic review mate. Bought one of these last week, Learner rider. Fun for me and enough power for this period. Agreed with the gearbox as it takes some getting used to, a tad clunky but still for the price/looks/power it cannot be beat in my opinion. Going for a new muffler to get rid of the, 'car box' style and she should sound great. Keep up the good work.

[@spatulaz]

If you get the chance get on a CBR500 and give it a try. I had to go to freestylehonda in frankston (yes I did triple check my car was locked) The guys were great and the bike really does have great merit! I am leaning towards the CFmoto. Simply because it is unique and I was very very impressed. The only issue I have is getting things done under warranty. I live a long distance away.

[@touchsmartNZ]

Having a cfmoto 650nk - i have to agree with almost all your opinions.... although having bigger feet than you gearing isnt a issue my end, but power for a LAMS bike... not sure who passed it lol. I'm 6'1, 120kg - and it pops up the front wheel in first and second at speed if i sit casually lol..

[@dennisgibson5429]

I first looked at this vid because I am looking at the touring model of the same bike but all you ended up doing was making me home sick as that is the area that I grew up in,I WANT TO COME HOME!! very informative by the way .

[@aussieshaunindk]

dennis gibson yeah. Me to Been living in Denmark the last 17 years. God I miss living in Vic great weather, people, etc. Here in Denmark we get about 3 months decient riding weather each year. Ex pat Ozzie.

[@touchsmartNZ]

And living in Cairns, on a 30+ degree day, it gets VERY hot lol

[@superhornet81]

I watched it. I watched all of it. That was an excellent review, I am going for my L's in this first quarter of 2014, and an ad on Bikesales got me checking out the 650TK, then I saw the 650NK, and now this. Great work mate, was good for me as a novice to just watch what it's like riding around, regardless of the bike under review.

[@pipboychronicles]

glad it helped! :)

[@pipboychronicles]

Funny you say that, we just noticed the speedo playing up the other day, cannot for the life of me find the speedo sensor wheel, they hide it well

[@spatulaz]

I have a vtr1000 waiting for me when i am on my opens!

[@dethdefy]

Great review mate. Mines up to 5000ks and no real issues. Right mirror was impossible to see out of because of vibration but swapped them out for bar ends.

[@BluuSkyz]

Sandman do you remember what bar ends you got? It's really hard for me to find any that will fit mine.

[@RY5LV8]

Yeah my speedo is rooted. Jumps from being around 80 down to mid 50s then up over 90 then levels out abit and then jumps up and down again. It seems ok upto around 70 anything over throws it out alot. I need to get it looked at but for the moment I'm just going with traffic flow

[@mrparrotpeanut]

Loved this review man, super insightful. Im going to head off to the dealer and look at buying one c:

[@therockreviews9007]

Cool video I have the 2014 in burnt orange ,no probs with tachometer or anything, great bike lots of fun. Check out my review of the cf moto 650nk, and cbr250r

[@touchsmartNZ]

mines done nearlly 2400k's - zero issues... all brands, makes, models sometimes have issues.... luck of the draw with anything these days... those issues should still be covered by warrenty aswell..

[@pipboychronicles]

Yup you really need to make sure it locks down, we noticed the same on this one but they just stay on now :)

[@RY5LV8]

It's my bike, it's new and it's a little thing called respect. I'm all for him giving it abit of stick now it's worn in etc but there's no point losing a licence for the sake of entertaining KZbin heroes

[@killerssv1]

Hear this bike has alot input into the KTM duke which is a good step forward, i own a mt07 ,and i love it

[@MELBAWSHIFT]

Love how you're near me and I know the places you ride around in! :p subscribed!

[@pipboychronicles]

I do the speed limit* and as already said it was bedding in and it is not my bike.

[@hmmthinking4208]

I have one I am trying to fix up but can't find parts anywhere.... so annoying coz I just wanna ride already.

[@pipboychronicles]

hahaha too many cops around Ozone these days. Hope you enjoy the test ride of the CFmoto, let us know what you think :)

[@TheSpyChecker]

The setting looks extremely familiar. What suburb is this?

[@klnskljafdskl]

It is illegal to ride without lights on in Victoria

[@bomber16693]

My mates 650nk just hit 15000 ks and the only problem he had was the passenger seat fell off it runs well for a Chinese bike

[@gregwolfofwoywoy5046]

Had the same issue. Pillion seat fell off in the first week. Other than that, an excellent learner bike for reasonably tall people.

[@ylism]

Did you ever get to GPS the speed, and compare it to the bikes speedO ? It seemed like it was running way fast by the speedometer, when compared to the cars & ect. Never seen one in person, as of yet, but it does look like copy of ER6n thou. Thanks. yl

[@pipboychronicles]

The speedometer has been ok lately, hasn't had its next service as of yet. I would say its more an issue of the "dealership" not knowing what they are doing aswell.

[@ylism]

pipboychronicles Thanks for the reply. I have gps all of my bikes, and they all seem to be fast..lol faster than the true speed there going, just wanted to make that a bit more clear. My SV650 is about 6 mph faster than the gps at 55-mph speed, and my Vulcan EN 500 ltd is a little less. As you probably know already, it depends on the tire wear & size ect. So I am going to just use a gps for my speed, so not to speed, for the set speed limits. Thanks. yl

[@hafzern]

hey mister what's the top speed of this motorcycle CFMOTO 650 NK??? im very curious i could find the answer anywhere...im getting this bike next week or so... thanks in advance

[@Alan-bf6pu]

Hi you say that you wouldn't recommend this as a first bike for a learner? I'm keen to get one just don't know what else to get for the same price mark

[@pipboychronicles]

CBR500 :) This can be a learner bike also as long as you can be sensible :)

[@abbym8020]

This would be my second bike.. I am a female standing at 5'4.5" My current bike has indicator problems- so I'm not really worried about that issue. I am more concerned about the gear changes.... Can anyone tell me just how much work it is to shift this bike? and if i would be wayyyy too short :P appreciate it! :)

[@MrMushedup]

love watching these people bashing chinese product...when their own country produce nothing. at least they try you know....

[@NathanChisholm041]

irfan mushedup What are you on about fuck knuckle! Australia has been making cars for over 70yrs numbnut now fuck off back to you're shithole!!

[@edwinjoseph2163]

@@NathanChisholm041 ngl mate. We don't exactly have an Aussie brand

[@hafzern]

top speed?

[@DV-zv4ox]

We both got our L's at the same time and I purchased a Kymco Venox - I've just hit the 4,000km mark and have no issues so I highly recommened going that for your first bike over this. No offence pipboy, but this thing is a lemon and a half!

[@pipboychronicles]

Maybe because its A. Still bedding in / not my bike and B. Australia have no tolerance for speeding. I am not going to loose my license for your entertainment, don't like it then leave. I have "fun" in plenty of videos but this isn't one of them.

[@hrgeguat5567]

I am getting sleepy of watching. Dont know if this is the way you always drive, but whats the purpose of having such a motorcycle and ride it like a scooter. I dont think they have speed sensor every block.. to go that slow.

[@DV-zv4ox]

*ALERT* Stay FAR FAR AWAY from Cfmoto and anything they produce. A friend of mine recently purchased this as his first LAMS-approved bike, and he's just washed his hands off it after only 2,000kms. He purchased it brand new and after such a short time was having major electrical issues. The tacho was temperamental after only 800kms, and at about 1,500 stopped working altogether. The mechanic also said there were valve problems which would require expensive repairs later on down the track.

[@RY5LV8]

Sorry to disappoint you Valentino Rossi. We'll flog a new bike, lose a licence and pop some monos just for you soon. We must keep the heroes entertained who jump behind a keyboard and mouth off.

[@hoangbao249]

The question is: how long will this bike last? 6 months or 1 year without problems seems impossible. I don't want to be mean, but most of chinese's stuffs are useless and trashes! :)

[@MELBAWSHIFT]

Love how you're near me and I know the places you ride around in! :p subscribed!