Ridden 500 miles on mine now, very happy with the purchase. There were a few 2022 leftover models in the States, and I bought mine after a deep discount, which was like half of other bikes I looked at in this CC range. The battery was no good (expected after two years sitting) but easily replaced under warranty. Bargain of the year but not short on fun! Bravo CFMOTO!
Tree days ago took delivery of brand new cl-x adv. So far, so good... if I can say something that defines this bike.. it is that is hard to find more fun for the money.
Great review Mark. This bike looks like alot of fun and capable of a good variety of riding styles. I was eager on the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail and your review convinced me to buy back in 2021. The Leoncino has been a hoot! Great value for money, stylish and super capable. Never let me down after 3 years of riding.. A similar style to this CFMOTO. I'll get out and try this one before too long. Love your Channel Mark. Keep up the great work mate!
Again, nice one Mark! I tried a CL-X, which is the street model and I must say, that engine surprised me! Positively, that is! So searched for ECU updates on YT and sure enough, an american firm did a dyno-run and flashed the ECU and then another dyno-run. The difference was huge! Not only in gained power, but in the delivery, pickup and smoothness. Not to mention earlier in the revrange. And that was without changing in-and-out. (air and exhaust) Very interesting machine indeed! Cheers!
Thanks Mark. You seem to feature bikes "not on my radar" which is fun and very interesting. I find your riding reviews so good it's almost like I've ridden them too. :>)
The colors are great. The exhaust and forks being gold makes it pop in a wonderful way. The silver/blue/black on the rest is just nice. I hated the CLX badging when i first saw it, but seeing the rest of the bike made me like it. Cruise control surprised me... should be standard on every bike. The speedo was also a meh for me at first, but I do like the concept of it. I am curious as to what it looks like at night though.
When i see knobbly tires on a bike it always makes me cringe , i remember many a hairy ride (not that type, behave ) in the wet back in the late seventies early eighties .On my Ke175 . I know tech has moved on but still makes me worry when i see them . Still a gorgeous looking bike though .
This is the best looking of the CX-Moto 700 offerings. I like the wheels [tubeless?, odd front wheel size at 18''] and the high front mudguard. Ditto the side rails which I assume take luggage. The downpipes at the front look vulverable if the intention is for the bike to go offroad. 3,000 miles service interval: that's okay for an oil change, but what else? I bet it won't be cheap. Or necessary. That alone would cancel my interest in England. Expensive servicing cancels out the benefit of such a long warranty. In Thailand, it wouldn't make much difference at around 2.30 GBP an hour, although I don't think this bike is available here. The usual thorough review, Mark. Nick J
Mark many thanks for a comprehensive and informative review of the device bike. It would be nice to have your thoughts on value for money which is important for everyone. Good luck
Another great review there Mark. What concerns me about these Chinese made machines is what will they be like in 5 to 10 years time and what will they be like for getting parts for them. When you consider what's going on in China at the moment, these tasks will probably nigh on impossible in a few years time. Look how much Freddie Dobbs is suffering now trying to get a head gasket for his Bonneville. And Triumph are based in the UK!!
Hi Mark. Great review as always. Would it be possible for you to test the 700 CL-X Sport version as well ? That is a very appealing bike, sort of a neo-cafe racer. Thank you and safe travels! Greetings from Romania, big fan !
Looks great. Something I'd like to ride. A bit rich for me though with them still being an unknown quantity. If they were Zontes money they'd be more appealing.
Hey Mark! Another nice review that’s thorough. Cfmoto has been putting out some great stuff. Quick question for you. How would this one compare with the klr 650?
Great video and very interesting new bike! It has a Super Moto look, almost as if the front wheel could be a 21. I agree with your statement about likely damage from front wheel debris. It needs a black inner mud guard for the back half of front tyre but I don't see a way of fitting it. I didn't see a cruise control light, or if you can use the CC button to slow down/accelerate. It would be great if there was a way to display phone navigation on the LCD.
Another great review Mark!👌 I wonder if the UK will eventually get the new 700MT which uses this similar engine but unfortunately no RBW which means no cruise control 🤦♂️
Tried one for size at P&H today, fits like a glove - now to arrange a demo - thanks Mark! 3000 mile service interval is a bit off putting but will probably do my own servicing anyway. Will replace my 390 Duke for commuting and a bit of touring so my 900LC can be used exclusively for weekend cafe runs.
650cc class under the UK brand 'WK Bikes ' up against the Suzuki , Kawasaki and Yamaha 650-700cc twin class , and they have been doing this for years , the bike is what we know as the CFMOTO 650nk . Yes impressive stuff .
It's a pity they didn't rework the exhaust system. The down pipes just sitting out there in front waiting to get smash up the first you take it of road and 13L tank is way to small.... I will wait until the 450 MT gets here 👍
tidy looking bike that, something a bit different and a lot of bike for the money, from what I have seen they are as good as the equivalent Japanese build wise pretty much as well
Another fantastic review 👏 we'll done Mark. CF Mot really are very impressive bikes. This bike was made for UK because are roads are so bad and getting worse. The only thing wrong with this bike is the mudguards or lack of them. Great bike. 😅
Great review thanks. I do have one concern since i am considering buying one Have you noticed significant Fork Dive while heavy/sudden braking? Overall great looking bike
Wicked looking exhaust can for a standard item. Always interested to see you on the bike Mark to gauge its size. Would you agree this looks like it would suit a taller rider?
Just a nice video! A question: around minute 0:55 I noticed that the word tubeless is written on the front rim. Can you confirm that despite the spoked rims the bike is fitted with tubeless tyres? Thank you, greetings from Italy!
Jeez the huge rise in the handlebars looks like an American bike from the 1970s. It is as if the frame is from another bike that they wanted to adapt to an upright riding position.
Seen one few days ago on the net 2022 plate naked , not sure if it’s this model, seven hundred miles £ 4 grand 😢😮 hell of a big drop, don’t care how good it is too much depressing in a very short time ,
Do you know how the front fender is bolted on? Is it with one bolt next to the hydraulic line under the bottom triple tree? Or is with 4 bolts? I have a CL-X Heritage and wanted to upgrade with that fender.
Thank you so much! I've been trying to zoom in on so many pictures and can't clearly see it. The ADV model hasn't reached the US yet, but the fenders are online for sale. I think it would look great on the Heritage.
Update on the bike after 4.000km vibratioms are alful.... hands, feeta and even balls.. two hours riding - you are fior nothing more.... it is on sale.
Thanks Simon...but isn't it all relative...buy for £7 k sell in 3 years for say £4k ....new BMW £18 k loose say £3 k over 3 years? I'm open to opinions Best wishes mark
I have to agree 100% with your depreciation reply Mark,these Chinese machines aren’t particularly expensive to start with so the used values shouldn’t be a shock. Mainstream manufacturers should be worried because every New model coming out of the factories has massive improvements,they are bridging the gap quickly & should be taken very seriously. The issue for most bikers is the fact that they come from china, but so does most of the things we have in our homes! Excellent review as usual my Friend.
@@johndavy8801 thanks John ...for your reply...yes most things in our homes come from china ... at least the Chinese bikes are getting better all the time and alot of "jap " machines aren't made in Japan anymore 😂😆
Ridden 500 miles on mine now, very happy with the purchase.
There were a few 2022 leftover models in the States, and I bought mine after a deep discount, which was like half of other bikes I looked at in this CC range. The battery was no good (expected after two years sitting) but easily replaced under warranty.
Bargain of the year but not short on fun!
Bravo CFMOTO!
Thanks Mark, this one had gone under my radar! This is definately worth a look!
have mine a year now - 4000 miles covered. no issues & really happy with it
Tree days ago took delivery of brand new cl-x adv. So far, so good... if I can say something that defines this bike.. it is that is hard to find more fun for the money.
Another first class review, thank you Mark. Tells us everything we need to know! Seems a bargain and has loads of character!
Thanks yes ... enjoyed this one as much as the Ducati scrambler
Cheers mark
Great review Mark. This bike looks like alot of fun and capable of a good variety of riding styles. I was eager on the Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail and your review convinced me to buy back in 2021. The Leoncino has been a hoot! Great value for money, stylish and super capable. Never let me down after 3 years of riding.. A similar style to this CFMOTO. I'll get out and try this one before too long. Love your Channel Mark. Keep up the great work mate!
Many thanks Phil glad you are enjoying your leoncino ..... great bikes aswell best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 CF Moto motorcycles are made in China by slave labor to keep the cost down.
Great review and great video. I got a really good impression of the bike by watching you ride it and talk about it. 👍
Mark all your reviews are top notch . Id say one of the best channels in motorcycle category. 👍
Many thanks Ken 😁
Just to add these bikes are on sale in the US now at 6299.00 USD
Again, nice one Mark! I tried a CL-X, which is the street model and I must say, that engine surprised me! Positively, that is!
So searched for ECU updates on YT and sure enough, an american firm did a dyno-run and flashed the ECU and then another dyno-run. The difference was huge! Not only in gained power, but in the delivery, pickup and smoothness.
Not to mention earlier in the revrange. And that was without changing in-and-out. (air and exhaust) Very interesting machine indeed!
Cheers!
Hi John ..yes these remaps are great...my 790 duke has been remapped and it's amazing now
Best wishes mark
Thanks Mark. You seem to feature bikes "not on my radar" which is fun and very interesting. I find your riding reviews so good it's almost like I've ridden them too. :>)
Thanks very much Peter for the kind words
Best wishes mark
The colors are great. The exhaust and forks being gold makes it pop in a wonderful way. The silver/blue/black on the rest is just nice. I hated the CLX badging when i first saw it, but seeing the rest of the bike made me like it.
Cruise control surprised me... should be standard on every bike. The speedo was also a meh for me at first, but I do like the concept of it. I am curious as to what it looks like at night though.
G'day Mark, great review on that new 700cc, looks well built another toy for the garage,and keep safe riding, cheers, Neil 🤠.
Hi Neil ...yes it's a great ride ... another toy for the garage:)
Cheers mark
When i see knobbly tires on a bike it always makes me cringe , i remember many a hairy ride (not that type, behave ) in the wet back in the late seventies early eighties .On my Ke175 .
I know tech has moved on but still makes me worry when i see them .
Still a gorgeous looking bike though .
Might be my imagination, but style wise they seem to have taken some inspiration from the Moto Guzzi V85.
This is the best looking of the CX-Moto 700 offerings. I like the wheels [tubeless?, odd front wheel size at 18''] and the high front mudguard. Ditto the side rails which I assume take luggage. The downpipes at the front look vulverable if the intention is for the bike to go offroad. 3,000 miles service interval: that's okay for an oil change, but what else? I bet it won't be cheap. Or necessary. That alone would cancel my interest in England. Expensive servicing cancels out the benefit of such a long warranty. In Thailand, it wouldn't make much difference at around 2.30 GBP an hour, although I don't think this bike is available here.
The usual thorough review, Mark. Nick J
Mark many thanks for a comprehensive and informative review of the device bike. It would be nice to have your thoughts on value for money which is important for everyone. Good luck
Another good looking bike, cheers Mark 🍻
Many thanks Andy 😁
Great review as always, looks an interesting bike, great tyres. Sounds incredible, thanks Mark ❤
Thanks Martine ...yes it's one of those bikes that kind of grew on me during the ride ... great sound and very comfortable x
Beginner for an old man (58)?
Another great review there Mark. What concerns me about these Chinese made machines is what will they be like in 5 to 10 years time and what will they be like for getting parts for them. When you consider what's going on in China at the moment, these tasks will probably nigh on impossible in a few years time.
Look how much Freddie Dobbs is suffering now trying to get a head gasket for his Bonneville. And Triumph are based in the UK!!
Quality review as usual mark,the bike looks like a good all rounder,simple but classy,thanks.
Thanks...yes it's a great bike ... Very comfortable with superb suspension
Looks cool too
Cheers mark
These bikes getting seriously good looking and attractive. If this had twin clocks I could be tempted. Still scared of spares etc
Another brilliant video mark, really enjoy your channel 👍👍👍😎
Glad you enjoyed it...thanks mike :)
Hi Mark. Great review as always. Would it be possible for you to test the 700 CL-X Sport version as well ? That is a very appealing bike, sort of a neo-cafe racer. Thank you and safe travels! Greetings from Romania, big fan !
Hi ...yes I know the one you mean ...if my local dealer gets one in I'll definitely review it
Best wishes mark
Looks great. Something I'd like to ride.
A bit rich for me though with them still being an unknown quantity.
If they were Zontes money they'd be more appealing.
Thanks for the review! Maybe it's just me, but the way those digits on the speedo flicker would drive me insane. LOL
Flickering iis due to camera. In real life. It doesn't
Not the camera. I mean the way it jumps between digits going up and down in speed. Sometimes flickering between. It's looks odd.
Hey Mark! Another nice review that’s thorough. Cfmoto has been putting out some great stuff. Quick question for you. How would this one compare with the klr 650?
Hi 👋🏻 Mark ❗
Thanks for the review ✌🏻
They scrimped on the front disc brakes but they put in cruise control....on those tires.
Great video and very interesting new bike! It has a Super Moto look, almost as if the front wheel could be a 21. I agree with your statement about likely damage from front wheel debris. It needs a black inner mud guard for the back half of front tyre but I don't see a way of fitting it. I didn't see a cruise control light, or if you can use the CC button to slow down/accelerate. It would be great if there was a way to display phone navigation on the LCD.
Hi steve ....it has a small lcd cruise symbol and you use the rocker switch to slow down or accelerate best wishes mark
Another great review Mark!👌 I wonder if the UK will eventually get the new 700MT which uses this similar engine but unfortunately no RBW which means no cruise control 🤦♂️
Thanks Steve yes I hope so too the benelli trk700 is due soon which is similar cheers mark
Tried one for size at P&H today, fits like a glove - now to arrange a demo - thanks Mark! 3000 mile service interval is a bit off putting but will probably do my own servicing anyway. Will replace my 390 Duke for commuting and a bit of touring so my 900LC can be used exclusively for weekend cafe runs.
Somebody told me CF Moto got a 4th place at the Isle of man(not sure what class) still pretty impressive though👍👍
650cc class under the UK brand 'WK Bikes ' up against the Suzuki , Kawasaki and Yamaha 650-700cc twin class , and they have been doing this for years , the bike is what we know as the CFMOTO 650nk .
Yes impressive stuff .
It's a pity they didn't rework the exhaust system. The down pipes just sitting out there in front waiting to get smash up the first you take it of road and 13L tank is way to small.... I will wait until the 450 MT gets here 👍
The CF Moto 700 CLX loox like a good rival to the Benelli Leoncini and the
800Moto Morini SEIEMMEZZO 6 1/2.
Nice Review Mark, how would you compare it to Himalayan 450? Thanks.
Hi obviously more power ...but still capable off road ....I'd say the Himalayan is the better choice if you are mostly doing off road
Best wishes mark
Great bike Mark, although I'd want to fit a bash plate and not sure if its possible on this.
tidy looking bike that, something a bit different and a lot of bike for the money, from what I have seen they are as good as the equivalent Japanese build wise pretty much as well
J Juan is owned by Brembo actually
Great review mark.i do like cf moto probably one of the better cheaper bikes ot there.
Yes James thanks ...the CF Moto brand is very good...the engines are very good 😊
Best wishes mark
Another fantastic review 👏 we'll done Mark.
CF Mot really are very impressive bikes.
This bike was made for UK because are roads are so bad and getting worse.
The only thing wrong with this bike is the mudguards or lack of them.
Great bike.
😅
Has side pannier spot but anywhere to fit rok straps? but otherwise looks comfy and a nice ride!
Great review thanks.
I do have one concern since i am considering buying one
Have you noticed significant Fork Dive while heavy/sudden braking?
Overall great looking bike
Rest assured...fork dive isn't a problem...I tried the brakes fully with no issues....the suspension is very good on this
Best wishes mark
Wicked looking exhaust can for a standard item. Always interested to see you on the bike Mark to gauge its size. Would you agree this looks like it would suit a taller rider?
Hi yes it would suit a taller rider as the riding position is very roomy and comfortable best regards mark
Just a nice video! A question: around minute 0:55 I noticed that the word tubeless is written on the front rim. Can you confirm that despite the spoked rims the bike is fitted with tubeless tyres? Thank you, greetings from Italy!
Hi yes I've read a few reviews that say it has Pirelli tubeless tyres
Best wishes mark
Hi Mark ,
You are nearly always impressed by these Chinese bikes. May I ask if you own one ? If not, why not ?
Hi Ive owned a few Chinese bikes ... benelli..zontes and keeway all very good they are improving all the time
Best wishes mark
Fair play and thanks for replying.
Camerawork is a bit wibbly wobbly today Mark. Was the stability switched off? Feeling a bit seasick 🤢
No stability was on 😆😂
My stability was off lol 😆
@@markpulling12 I'm I missing something. Didn't Mark not take the usual shots of whisky before this review? 😂😂😂
If you had to choose, would you prefer this or the Benelli trk 702?
Hi Alan ...the trk 702 is the one I'd go for ...I found it more comfortable and it's great to ride 😁
Best wishes mark
Jeez the huge rise in the handlebars looks like an American bike from the 1970s. It is as if the frame is from another bike that they wanted to adapt to an upright riding position.
Seen one few days ago on the net 2022 plate naked , not sure if it’s this model, seven hundred miles £ 4 grand 😢😮 hell of a big drop, don’t care how good it is too much depressing in a very short time ,
Do you know how the front fender is bolted on? Is it with one bolt next to the hydraulic line under the bottom triple tree? Or is with 4 bolts? I have a CL-X Heritage and wanted to upgrade with that fender.
I'll have a look for you next time I see it at my dealer
Or zoom in on a few Google pictures
Best wishes mark
Thank you so much! I've been trying to zoom in on so many pictures and can't clearly see it. The ADV model hasn't reached the US yet, but the fenders are online for sale. I think it would look great on the Heritage.
Not so much of a bargain when you compare it to the new Honda Hornet. Used prices are good though. Got my eye on the Heritage version.
Yes the heritage looks good ...I'm hoping to try the sport model soon
Cheers mark
Price please ?? Nice review
Hi I do mention the price at the beginning but it's about £6k
Cheers mark
Update on the bike after 4.000km vibratioms are alful.... hands, feeta and even balls.. two hours riding - you are fior nothing more.... it is on sale.
Depreciation will be catastrophic.
Thanks Simon...but isn't it all relative...buy for £7 k sell in 3 years for say £4k ....new BMW £18 k loose say £3 k over 3 years?
I'm open to opinions
Best wishes mark
I have to agree 100% with your depreciation reply Mark,these Chinese machines aren’t particularly expensive to start with so the used values shouldn’t be a shock. Mainstream manufacturers should be worried because every New model coming out of the factories has massive improvements,they are bridging the gap quickly & should be taken very seriously. The issue for most bikers is the fact that they come from china, but so does most of the things we have in our homes! Excellent review as usual my Friend.
@@johndavy8801 thanks John ...for your reply...yes most things in our homes come from china ... at least the Chinese bikes are getting better all the time and alot of "jap " machines aren't made in Japan anymore 😂😆
A chinese copy of the Ducati Scrambler 🤔
I disagree with your statement, it’s nothing like the Ducati Scrambler and it’s better equipped with some quality kit