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5 September 2025

2025 CFMoto 800MT-X Review

Want something as good off-road as on for your adventuring? Look no further than CFMOTO’s 800MT-X. Not so very long ago – crikey, it was 2022 – we rode the then-new CFMOTO 800MT and thought it was a sector-defining adventure bike, particularly on the value front. For those on a budget wanting a comfy long distance cruiser and trail explorer,
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5 September 2025
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2025 CFMoto 800MT-X Review

Want something as good off-road as on for your adventuring? Look no further than CFMOTO’s 800MT-X. Not so very long ago – crikey, it was 2022 – we...
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21 August 2025
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2025 CFMoto 675NK Review

CFMOTO has built its first in-line three-cylinder engine, and stuffed it into this tasty streetfighin’ middleweight. Meet the ornery 675NK.   While KTM was busy making missteps recently, ...
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18 March 2025
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CFMOTO debuts the first of its triple-cylinder 675s

CFMOTO is introducing a pair of 675cc bikes, powered by a new three-cylinder engine. The sport bike is the 675SR-R, while the 675NK is essentially the naked version...
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18 March 2025
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CFMOTO releases its minimoto bike here

This retro-sports minimoto machine from CFMOTO, dubbed XO PAPIO RACER, has arrived in New Zealand.  It boasts heritage styling with clip-on handlebars, a quarter fairing, twin headlights and...
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13 November 2024
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CFMOTO Puts On a Show at EICMA

CFMOTO displayed five new models and two prototypes at the EICMA show. Below are the highlights. Middleweight Sports Bike The first reveal was the 675SR-R. This sports bike...
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30 July 2024
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CFMOTO Updates its 450SR with New S Model

CFMOTO is launching the 450SR S, a refresh of its 450SR sports bike.  New items include adjustable 37mm inverted front forks, a single-sided swingarm, underslung exhaust, new winglets...
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23 July 2024
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2024 CFMoto 450MT review

It began with the CFMoto 450SR sports bike. Big performance for not a huge outlay. Now CFMoto has lobbed a grenade in the compact adventure sector. We ride...
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26 April 2024
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Red Dot Award for new CFMoto 800 NK

The CFMoto 800NK is the winner of a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024. It is the first time a Chinese brand has won this award with a...
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5 April 2024
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CFMoto 450CL-C: A Cruiser with a Racer Engine

The CFMoto 450CL-C is the latest addition to the company’s growing 450 family. It is a lightweight (181kg) cruiser (the C part) with old world styling (CL for...
21 August 2025
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2025 CFMoto 675NK Review

CFMOTO has built its first in-line three-cylinder engine, and stuffed it into this tasty streetfighin’ middleweight. Meet the ornery 675NK.   While KTM was busy making missteps recently,  there was another motorcycle company making giant strides, KTM’s Chinese partner, CFMOTO.  It began life a couple of decades ago, making Kawasaki-like machines. But those days are long gone. Now it is
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18 March 2025
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CFMOTO debuts the first of its triple-cylinder 675s

CFMOTO is introducing a pair of 675cc bikes, powered by a new three-cylinder engine. The sport bike is the 675SR-R, while the 675NK is essentially the naked version of that. It is for those who prefer an un-faired more upright riding style. But it is also for those who want the performance and ride experience of the sport version. Hmm,
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18 March 2025
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CFMOTO releases its minimoto bike here

This retro-sports minimoto machine from CFMOTO, dubbed XO PAPIO RACER, has arrived in New Zealand.  It boasts heritage styling with clip-on handlebars, a quarter fairing, twin headlights and a belly pan.  The ‘XO’ designation is inspired by gaming console X and O buttons. They are recognised as essential functions connecting a player to a video game. What exactly PAPIO stands
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13 November 2024
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CFMOTO Puts On a Show at EICMA

CFMOTO displayed five new models and two prototypes at the EICMA show. Below are the highlights. Middleweight Sports Bike The first reveal was the 675SR-R. This sports bike features aggressive lines and lighting. It is for both road and track work. Under the tank is a three-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC motor that outputs 66kW at 11,000rpm and 68Nm at 8250rpm. CFMOTO
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