I got this bike a week ago. Learned everything on RUclips. A week later my riding skills are night and day. I do still need to work on a lot of things, but this is a great beginners motorcycle. I like the app that tells me my ride time, total trip, max speed, rapid acceleration, rapid deceleration, and lean.
It is an excellent first bike for any new rider. Glad it’s going well for you. Keep it for a while and you will become a better rider with what power it has to offer. Ride safe. 🤘😎
@@DimosTsont This bike will accommodate a passenger but it will impact handling, acceleration, braking, and top speed, so anticipate that when you switch from solo riding to 2-up. Also, your passenger will not be super comfortable over long distances, so start with short distances first and figure out where the threshold is for too long of a ride. Best of luck. Ride safe!
@@Omni_Moto Thanks for your quick reply man. The said passenger will be my wife, just want to be able to do short rides inside the city (concerts, take her to work, stuff like that)
Thanks for the awesome (and real) review! Bought the 2022 NK300 in early March. Put 8000KMs (5000 miles) on it and it hasn't missed a beat. Use it for work trips everyday. Easy and fun bike to ride. Great to bash about town and fits through traffic easily. Feels similar to a KTM Duke 200/Pulsar NS200. It feels a little cheaply made in some parts, but overall feels strong in the chassis. I get 300KMs off a tank of petrol. P.S. writing from Australia 🇦🇺 Happy riding, folk!
I can agree with all the points you mentioned! I still really enjoy this bike and am always happy to sell one. Thanks for writing all the way from down unda! Ride safe!
Hey Luke, fellow Aussie here! Seriously considering this or the 300SR for my first bike, but I don't know heaps about them, was wondering is it easy to get it serviced/ fixed and what not here in Australia and what parts do you feel are made more cheaply?
I hope so and I'm taking your word for it and I think it will be my first bike! I still need to learn how to ride plus I still need gear but if it starts at 3,600 I'm half way there as of today on the MSRP at least.
Best video on this bike as of yet. Bought one this week here in WV, took it on the 158 mile trip home. It did pretty good on the highway, stood up to 65 to 67 mph pretty easily, didnt really get blown around at all. I just wanted something to ride back roads and do all the scenic stuff here in wv without a big bike. I've rode 30+ years, and have had too many bikes. This one is just fun. Its just a neat little machine. People should stop dumping on the 300 class and try one. Oh... and 158 miles later, I pulled in my driveway with almost a half tank left. Gotta love that. Thanks for the great content, keep it up and stay safe!
Hey, thanks for your comment! That’s awesome to hear it’s treating you well in the mountain scenes of WV. That has to be some awesome riding. More people hate on it for being Chinese than people hating on it for being a 300. Both types of people though just like to hate on things because they don’t understand. 😂 Ride safe!
@@neonafterglow4451 , Mohawk Powersports in Beckley. They were awesome there, I got back after they closed actually, and they waited almost an hour for me so I could ride it back home. Great dealership to work with so far.
@@sci-fyguy7767, I'd say of all the bikes I've owned, the fact that I can use absolutely all the throttle pretty much all the time is awesome. No surprises, smooth response, itll get crazy if you make it, but no surprises. I'm too old to try 186 on the road now, so having a bike that I can flick around so easily if I want to is just a blast. It reminds me of the 125 class dirtbikes I used to race as a teenager, so responsive, and fun, but by no means slow in the hands of an experienced rider. I'm having a blast being on a bike again, I just didnt think I would have so much fun on a 300 class.
I have this bike for 4 months now.No problem at all with this bike.Very ergonomically and sporty bike for daily use i love it. The 160 khm max speed but all you keep in mind that the engine has a speed limiter install on the ecu.The engine doesn't rev up at 1200rpm is hit the redline at 8000rpm.So if anyone is flashing the ecu to remove the speed limiter easily will hit 175 kmh.
Thanks for sharing! I’m not sure how flashing will work here in the US, as I don’t know of anyone who has done an ECU on one yet, but I’m sure it will find its way over here.
Here in the USA at least, that's an instant way to void the warranty. Maybe after the 2 years is up. Let the next guy do that when I sell the bike in a few years.
@@dukeloo with stock engine I just hit 165khm. Now I change the exhaust with no catalyst and a ECU tuned with removed speed limiter and I just make a top speed of 185 khm
@@dukeloo , the ride from the dealer to the house was 158 miles, about half was highway, the rest was up and down some pretty steep and twisty mountain roads. Highway, it ran 67 to 70 pretty comfortably, and even more so in the " mountain climbing" portion. Although I didnt watch the mpg at that time, I did make it back home with just under half a tank. Usually, watching the fuel gauge, monitor thing on the tft, it's always way upwards of 70, and shows an average of 91+. I dont trust it to be that accurate tho. I just know that its ALOT. It just sips fuel, even tho I'm finding out its limits now that break in is done and I'm pushing it a bit more. For just cruising and city riding and not pushing the speedo much ( I paid for the whole speedo, I'm gonna use the whole speedo) it would be one of those maybe need a full tank once in a blue moon as a short commuter bike.
So I have had a 2022 Cf Moto 300NK for almost 4 months. Already have over 7500 miles on it! Havent had the first problem with it. I ride literally everyday and absolutely love it! I did however change the exhaust and got rid of the catilictic converter and it seems to have woke the bike up quite a bit. I will have the 650 next year1 GREAT BIKE!!!!
Glad to hear it’s going well! 7,500 miles is quite a bit for the first 4 months, so I’d say job well done in testing reliability! Hopefully we’ll see more people saying the same thing. Thanks for the comment!
4 months of ownership and 1200 miles later. This is my first bike and I love the damn thing. First off, if you're thinking of grabbing this bike for commuting, it's amazing for the job. It has enough power to keep up on Texas highways and will hit 90 if you need it to. It will be kinda screaming but it WILL do it lol. However it is happy to plug along at 75-80mph all day and gets amazing gas mileage while doing so. I popped a set of rhinowalk rackless saddlebags on mine and it works perfect for commuting to work, grabbing some groceries and just general day to day stuff. Second- this is SUCH a forgiving bike to learn on. The throttle response is super smooth and predictable while not being completely boring. This little guy likes to rip off a line and while it's definitely not the fastest bike by any stretch of the imagination, its plenty of fun for bopping around town and out in the twisties while not completely ripping your arms off if you fuck up a bit while learning. Third- The TFT is fantastic and with the recently updated CF Moto app gives a ton of peace of mind. You get STANDARD - navigation and GPS monitoring and Bluetooth. The app monitors your bike and will notify you of any vibrations, as well as monitor the bikes location. You can even set up geo fences with notifications for when the bike has exited and entered them so you'll know down to the minute if anyone touched your bike and where they're taking it. That alone is worth the price of admission. Fourth- Warranty. People will spout all day "oh you should have got a used Kawi 300 for the same price!!" and yea...those are great bikes, but they'd be used. For the same price you're getting a brand new bike with a great warranty so you've got peace of mind knowing that if something blows its not your ass on the line. While I'm on that...there's been zero reliability issues with the bike so far, despite the miles I've put on it in such a short time. My only minor gripe with the bike is that the throttle is a little janky from factory with a bit of play. You can (and should) adjust this. If you're on the fence about a 300 naked and looking for a great bang for your buck for your first bike, a commuter or just a goofy, fun machine, this is a great buy and I would highly, highly recommend. You really can't beat it for the price.
Bought one today, took it for my first ride and stumbled across your video whilst trying to find how to handlebar lock (new rider alert). Great review, really enjoyed ,y first ride and Im a heavier dude! Writing from Australia also
Hi. Great review!!! I bought this bike in the Athens blue about a month ago. Since I've ridden it 350 miles. I used to have a Yamaha vstar 1100 last bike. What I love about this bike is all the very cool features for the price.and it looks great for a smaller bike. Though much smaller than my old bike it's a lot of fun to ride with adequate performance for its class.
Just put a deposit one of these yesterday based off of your review. Learner rider buying first bike. Super pumped. Keep the killer reviews coming Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
That means so much. Thank you for that. This video specifically took me about 3-4 hours to create. It’s not easy, but for me to be happy with my end result I have to put the work in. Consider sharing my page with any of your friends! Thanks again. It’s very relieving to hear my work is what people like to see.
Very enjoyable review of a sick looking bike. If CF Moto was in my country I might've considered this as a new first bike. Oh well hopefully in the future.
Thanks for the comment. They really do have some awesome design and styling for their motorcycles. I think some of them look better than a lot of the Japanese/Euro offerings. If they ever make it to your country, it may not be your first bike, but who knows, maybe they'll have something over there for you in the future.
Just found your channel today because of my interest in this bike as my first motorcycle and I gotta say that I really enjoyed your style of a "First Impression/First Ride". Very informative while keeping a down to earth entertainment value. If you ever get the 300SS in stock I'd love to see a video on that one and maybe a comparison between the SS and NK in a "Which Should You Buy/Best For You" style video 🤘
Hey, welcome to the channel! We just got some 300SS in stock the other day and I am planning on taking the demo unit out to do a video. Not sure how soon it will be, but it’s coming! Stay tuned. 😄
Interesting a lot on here are saying they good, just about everyone I spoke to here in Australia about them said stay away from them. Thanks for the review hard to find a good one, They are attractive because of the price they are $5400 here compared to say a MT-03 $8100, Z400 $8500, CB300R $8200, KtM 390 Duke $8000, BMW 310R $9100 which is why I was looking them but given I can't afford to have a bike off the road for long periods and know nothing about bikes to do things myself Im learning towards the MT or Z400.
I’ve got a video on the Z400 as well, and in terms of performance and capability, it is a better machine. For budget purposes though, you really cannot beat the value of the 300 from CFMOTO. Best of luck in your decision making process. Ride safe, mate! 🇦🇺 😎
I'm looking forward to have this unit. Because of your review, i am more encouraged to have this unit. I'm gonna swap my 2023 Yamaha Aerox for this one. Thanks for the awesome review
I got this bike and I am really happy . the performance and quality over all, cf moto use Kawasaki engines for the line 300cc to 700cc and KTM for the 800 and 1250 bikes. designed is by Kiska studio (KTM) in fact CF MOTO is manufacturing the ktm engines at China , here in South America the price range is from 3800 to 4500 usd , the SR model or SS for the american market is e little fast in top but less aceleration
@@wilburcolvin9322 clearly there is an opinion about where a motorcycle is manufactured and given that it will have quality or not.I can be in favor of this with a clear example of the Honda storm 125 made in china (really crap) yamaha makes several models in Indonesia with good quality. Brazil makes various models of honda and yamaha with good quality. Kawasaki is better than cf moto yes clearly. bmw makes a model in India the r310 with good quality. Mack and Volvo are owned by a Chinese company And the quality of their products is maintained. Over time, Japanese motorcycle companies do not maintain a stock of spare parts for not so old models. I think everything is changing very quickly in the world Harley is having severe financial problems. India's Bajaj bought 48 percent of KTM company . Kawasaki motorcycles has severe economic problems and was able to resist because it manufactures railway rolling stock . Taiwan: I think that at my age to believe that some are good and others are bad is wrong. they are all bad and never do anything for people.
Had one of these for a year now nice bike changed the exhaust makes a big difference in performance. Didn’t know about the sat Nav feature the online manual doesn’t mention it.
You’re the only guy who has an in depth honest review of this bike and is making me truly consider picking up a 2022 model at my local family owned dealer, I had a couple of questions I hoped to get answers for that I couldn’t find any info for online, what’s the aftermarket support for these so far in terms of exhaust upgrades, air/oil filters, potential tuning? And is it true that the CFMoto connection app also includes a GPS device from factory (bike theft is a big issue in my city and no matter what bike I choose I’ll be getting a tracker on it, so if I don’t have to buy a third party GPS that’ll be a huge selling point for me.
Hey Axio, thanks for your comment. Aftermarket support is slowly coming around, but to be completely up front, it’s mostly AliExpress and eBay parts, which is really just Chinese stuff. CFMOTO is just starting to get their OEM accessory catalog started with levers and other small bits and pieces. We probably won’t see big aftermarket support from large name vendors until they’ve been around for a few years in the US and show they have reliable bikes. I’m not aware of any tuning for the ECU or piggy back modules at this time. The GPS function is for turn-by-turn navigation, but other than that I don’t think the bike has any sort of tracking device so you’ll probably have to stick with 3rd party vendors. If you want a wide range of accessories and aftermarket support, this might not be the right bike for you. If you can live with AliExpress/eBay accessories, you will get along with it great. Hope this helps. Thanks!
@@Omni_Moto I appreciate the reply! I do very much enjoy making my bike my own apart from everyone else’s but the more research I do honestly I’m not too concerned with making upgrades to a 300cc it’s technically going to be my first street bike and I’ll most likely use it to get better and learn the right lessons to keep myself above ground, I got the chance to take one on a test ride and so far it’s perfect for what I need it to do (and that stock exhaust is actually pretty impressive for a small displacement bike) that 2yr warranty sold me on it, I can ride and learn with no worries of turning it into a cash dump 😁 thanks again!
OMG, you have the best personality. This is how people should make videos on RUclips. You gave me the info you said you would, and you make me laugh a bunch of times. Well done. And keep riding safely.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who has an issue with the slack in the throttle. I thought maybe I just got a defective bike. Upgrading from a Z125 as my first motorcycle that had no slack, I'm still not used to it on the 300NK. Anyone know how to fix it and remove that slack, because it has caused me to wheelie from a stop more times than I'd care to admit, and scares the crap outta me every time.
I rode my brothers gf new 2024 today 300nk its a comfortable lil bike good torque off low end then its just a noise maker. But its a 300 so not surprising. My only gripe was the terrible hurky jerk with the throttle in sport mode in low gear it is god awful its like a light switch on /off . Have to try it in other mode tomorrow when i go for another ride with my brother. But other than that its a slick lil bike
I have it too and I'm still getting used the torque on the low and yes mine has the jerky throttle and i consider myself a smooth with my hands but its still very powerful ..
Scrolling through FB marketplace and saw one of these. Not knowing what it was led me to RUclips to find out. Now I'm here and your content was informative and entertaining. Made me giggle a few times lol keep it up. Small channels need love too
Bought one and sold it back to the dealer with a huge loss, glad I did it, it’s all fun and love till something goes wrong , no after sales service from Cfmoto USA and dealers know nothing about these Chinese engines. With the money I got from selling and all the loss I bought a 1985 Honda helix which I think will be more reliable than the 300nk I had for only 375 miles .
Have to say, you'd have to pay me to ride a Helix - and I'd likely still refuse. But to each their own I guess. Given they make engines for Kawasaki and KTM, not sure what you mean by the dealers not being familiar with the product. What problem did you actually have? And how did your specific dealer mishandle it? Did you contact their US HQ in Minneapolis, as I hear they want to know customer feedback. And I've heard of bigger issues with the Honda 300 platform than just about anything else in this class, but that product line of Honda's is apparently made in Thailand. You can't really judge anything by brand name or supposed country of origin at this point, with Honda in Thailand and India, KTM in China and India, BMW 310 completely made by TVS in India, and companies like Zongshen and CFMoto making all kinds of stuff for other brands. TBH, it doesn't matter WHERE something is manufactured, but HOW - and all the good plants are using CNC machines and 6 Sigma methods which means it doesn't much matter.
Save up $1,000 and use it as a down payment. Finance the rest! Might be looking at $100/month if you’re comfortable with taking that on. Best of luck! Ride safe.
Well, at least you know how to ride, last metric dealer I visited, not one of the sales staff had a motorcycle license (I asked). It is something that I look at when going to look at a bike, how many of the employees actually buy the product they sell themselves.
Just found your channel. And am impressed. I can see your subscriber base will definitely go up quick! Most people that come across your channel. Will subscribe. U have some great videos. A lot of the big and main topics. People wanna hear! Keep up the great work! I’m a fan and subscriber!! 🙌
This bike might look big on film, but I can assure you it is much more approachable in person! Once you sit on one, stand it up right, and feel the weight of it underneath you, your confidence should go up! If it still feels heavy to you, I’d probably opt for your other option as it will be significantly lighter at only 125cc. Ride safe!
excellent review! I am currently on a small cruiser (suzuki tu250x) and want to purchase this bike. Will I see a huge difference in maneuvering, speed, and torque with this bike?
Cruisers are not known for their phenomenal handling or top speed, and are mainly focused for comfort, down low torque, and cruising at constant speeds. Normally have softer suspension that mitigates feedback from the road but doesn’t give amazing back-road carving feel. This 300NK is a true sport bike, which are more focused on handling and rapid acceleration. Normally lower torque numbers because of smaller CC’s, but don’t let those few lb-ft of fool you - sport bikes are also more lightweight than their cruiser counterparts so the power to weight ratio may allow you to move off the line quicker. In terms of slow sleep maneuvers, the 300NK’s taller seat height will feel a little strange at first, but you’ll find with its low weight and friendly/forgiving engine characteristics, it’s very easy to move around in slower and tighter areas. Hope this helps!
Hey Steve, thanks for your comment! A full exhaust system provides a few benefits. An often overlooked advantage of a full exhaust system is the weight loss, which improves your power-to-weight ratio - if you can get more power/pound, you'll always improve acceleration. Of course there is the benefit of being able to flow air more efficiently as well, which means your engine performance is better and will result in (again) better acceleration. Sometimes an exhaust will need to be supplemented with a fuel-controller to make sure you aren't harming your engine though, so always double check that.
So I have heard! I didn't realize they had been so well established everywhere else. Apparently the 300 NK is an old design, which I found surprising. The CL-X platform seems to be what they're gravitating towards, and for good reason. Thanks for the comment! Ride safe.
Are they good for 6ft1.I just want to put an aerowindshield on it once I am buying.It looks very good and 30 HP is very good,fast enough! Compared to my former Zontes U125 15HP,these extra 15 HP seems to make difference!
I live right down the road from yall, I am probably going to stop in and talk to you XD. Any videos on the Papio? Thats what I was originally looking at, but these arent much more. I also like the look of the clx700 as well. New to riding so dont want a dummy expensive bike just yet
We do have Papios in stock, but for such a small leap in price, the 300NK adds a lot of features. The CL-X is a super super fun ride. I just haven’t had time to make any videos on the other models yet with all of my sales at the store. Come on by and get some in person impressions!
@@cwill7103 As long as you have full coverage insurance the owner usually allows it, and a store associate (aka, me) will have to go with you on the ride for insurance reasons. But yes, he has allowed them before with just a permit. It’s a case by case basis and depends on how he’s feeling that day lol. Never hurts to come by and see if we can talk him into it 😉
When our set-up team gets one of the 300SS put together, I’ll do my best to get a review out for that one as well. Will have a lot of the same features, but suspension, gearing, and seating position will likely be the big key differences.
I have the NK just change the position for more sport conduction on SS and best on high speed by other hand you have a more comfortable position for a day to day in the city . the suspension is firm not hard .great for more control and performance but is a pain in the as.. over cobble stones streets
@@MagWire8 on banks tested the engine have 63 hp for the nk 650. cf moto declare 60hp. clx 700 cf moto declare 74 hp not tested yet . 3700 bucks price difference in my country . the cf moto 650 is more heavy than the 700clx with less power . the 700 is polivalent for dirt and asphalt the the dashboard on the clx is not a tft color. the sound on the clx is amazing force to accelerate all the time just to hear the beast
Subbed, you do great reviews...just found ya. On this bike I'll tell you my son is interested so he can ride to campus, etc and I talked to 2 dealers. Does CF Moto know these dealerships are ripping people on setup fees? God bless RUclips so we can see what's actually involved in the assembly...remove cardboard and install battery, finished. Why the hell is my local dealer charging $595? Anyways, super interested but think I'll have to wait until there are used ones. Don't entice me with a $3995 MSRP then tell me it's almost $6300 out the door. That's bullshit
Hey Jemo, thanks for the comment. Every dealership is different with their set up/prep charge. They usually have 1 set fee for all full size products for standardization purposes. Some machines take longer than others, and some bikes are as simple as you say while others are more complex and require more labor hours. That being said, when you buy a new motorcycle/car/boat there is always going to be a prep fee. It is a way for dealerships to generate profit on top of the already existing margin of the motorcycle. If dealerships sold a 300NK at MSRP, they'd net about $300 profit. $300 doesn't go very far at a store with a long list of employees, doesn't pay the salesman very well, and doesn't keep the lights on. Some deals it may seem like the dealership is "getting one over" on the customer, but when customers allow dealerships to generate more profit, it makes it easier for them to serve customers post-sale with parts and service departments. There are some dealerships out there implementing some pricing upcharges, but in this market where volume isn't readily available, they rely on gross profit to supplement that. Eventually I'd like to do a video going in depth regarding the whole process of selling a new motorcycle, and explain why these "bullshit fees" aren't actually bullshit. I hope this response gives a little more insight and provides a tad better understanding for the dealership side of things. Thanks again for writing, and I appreciate your subscription! See you in the next one.
Thanks for the nice review pal.. my question is that, is the cf moto Speedometer actually Mph in your country? I'm from the Philippines and ours is Km/h and haven't found any reviews about this bike until yours.
Our speedos are MPH! There is a way to change it in the TFT display on these 300 NKs if you ever wanted to swap to MPH. I'm one of the few US vloggers who has done the 300NK review. I've got other CFMOTO videos in my catalog if you're interested. Thanks for stopping by!
This is true, as I later discovered after posting this video. Some people will argue and claim it does make a difference, but if you watch my 300SS video (same powertrain)s I perform a side-by-side comparison showing the modes have no impact on the power delivery of the motorcycle. ruclips.net/video/s7ynZ863naY/видео.html
Just got my license and I'm looking for my first bike. Definitely like the naked bikes. Safe to say I'm looking at this or an MT03. Thoughts on either of these for a very short rider?
MT-03 has the lowest seat height I believe, and makes more HP than the NK because of its parallel twin set up vs the NK’s single cylinder. Either way, can’t go wrong. The NK will have better standard features and GPS tracking as well as GeoFencing I believe. MT has a legendary name behind it, and I think that’s really what you’ll pay for with that bike. The NK has more built in value. Whatever you end up on, have fun, and ride safe. 😎
@@clintb3927 The MT-03 will handle 70 better. Honestly though, if you’re running those speeds, you may check out the CL-X 700. Ride modes to keep the power tame, cruise control for commuting, and on the 700 Sport Brembo brakes for any emergency stopping you may need to do while traveling @70MPH.
@@Omni_Moto I appreciate the thought but I think a 700 might be too much for me to handle, I like the idea of getting a 300 especially since I can get one for under 5k. Thanks for the insight!
@@clintb3927 just bought one thursday. 518 miles already on 2 rides here in wv. I've rode for 30+ years on lots of different bikes, and this one is pure fun. It's a good little bike. Sure, keep it off the interstate, but it does 65-67 down a 4 lane highway here in the wv mountains pretty easily. And he's right... maybe the 700 is what you want for highway. Dont let fear of a big cc # scare you out of a bigger displacement bike. A 700cc isnt going to hurt you any faster than a 300. Throttle control, and clutch control my friend. Same on a 125cc, 300cc, 700cc or turbocharged hayabusa. Just ride your own ride at your own pace. Have fun and enjoy the ride.
Hey, I've been looking to get my first motorcycle ever next spring and I was picking between BMW G310R and KTM Duke 390 (and Honda CB300R but as a last option). However, I just found this bike and I really, really liked it because it seems like a perfect blend of the Duke and the G310R (I am 173cm tall). I am not really looking for power, my main goal is to use it as a city commuter and occasionally hit the mountain roads just for fun (not to scrape knees). Since it's been a while since you are riding/selling those, what are the most common issues they face and are there parts available? On the plus side, there is a guy that sells them too so I guess the warranty would be valid but what concerns me the most is if I have to wait, let's say, 2 months for a part to arrive.
Hey, thanks for a great question. Though we’ve sold all of our original CF inventory from when I made this video, I haven’t seen a single one come back for any issue other than 1 with a problem on the gauge cluster. Customer brought it back, CF accepted the warranty claim, and they had parts within 2 weeks to replace it - I think it was a bad harness or something. Parts availability varies largely depending on what the product is though. Something with a microchip very well could take up to 2 months, but that’s almost all OEMs still with all of the logistical and supply chain issues. It’s starting to clear up for sure though, and hopefully that negative aspect of manufacturing will cease to exist and things become somewhat normal again for parts availability. The 300NK is very close to the CB300R across the whole spec sheet. I’m not familiar KTM and BMW Duke 390/G310R models as I’ve not had a chance to swing a leg over one. Per your description though, if you don’t need anything incredibly powerful or special, the 300NK is a stellar bike loaded with value and features you’re going to want. Don’t break the bank, and ride without compromise - Go for the CFMOTO. (Just my opinion, spend your money how you want!) Ride safe. 😎
@@Omni_Moto Thanks for the incredible answer! You got a new sub as well! Tomorrow I will probably pay a visit to the local dealership to see one in person (if they have it). It is definitely the cheapest bike to buy here among the rest, the riding height is similar to the BMW (lowest one possible) and on paper it is as light as the CB300R. Well, since you say there are no complaints from your customers and I also read some other good reviews about the bike, most likely I will go for this black and orange beauty next year.
I believe you can pair your phone to your cardo which you can then pair to the TFT dash for the functions. The NK stands for Naked. Thanks for watching!
That's a tough challenge to overcome. You might have a better ownership experience going with a longer standing brand like Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki since they're more likely to have a larger established dealer network. Best of luck! Ride safe.
@Omni_Moto I have been looking into KTM Duke 200 or 390. The dealership is about an hour away. I can not remember if it was you or another RUclipsr was saying that the KTM and CFMOTO are similar motorcycle
@@PoPoRides Several sources talk about that, myself included. KTM and CF have a strategic partnership where CF manufactures a lot of KTM small displacement motorcycles in Asian countries. KTM also shares engine designs with CF for some of their other machines as well like the Ibex 800 and the 800NK.
Hey, great question! Yes, this is a thumper engine. It will have a different exhaust note than most dirt bikes though because of its dual overhead cam set up. Most thumper dirt bikes are air-cooled with single overhead cam, and rev a little slower which leaves more time for the exhaust to create the note you might be familiar with on pit bikes, 230 trail bikes, and the likes of which. Dual overhead cam engines rev quicker and have a slightly different note because of that. Hope this answers your question!
It has passenger pegs and a passenger seat. Sometimes weight can factor into the operational safety though, so always check your owner's manual for maximum payload capacity. Thanks for watching!
This could be a multitude of things, but if the cable is fully stretched in the open position it sounds like it is rerouted incorrectly. The best advice I can come up with is to double-check the routing of the cable and make sure it is factory spec. You can also adjust your cable a little bit as well near the lever and possibly down by the throttle body. Hope this helps. Good luck, and ride safe.
Don't believe they are backlit, but with enough time in the saddle and muscle memory at your finger tips from using them during normal riding, it's easy to get the lay of the land.
I recently picked up one of these and was curious if they ship with a tool kit from the factory. I pulled up the passenger seat and found a single allen wrench for removing the main seat cover. Is this all that it comes with?
Hey Beau, that allen wrench is actually there so you can remove the two allen-head screws that hold in your driver's seat, and beneath that seat there should be your tool kit with various items. I'll try to make a short video about it so you and others can find this info easier. Thanks for your comment!
Hey Nev, check out the rest of my videos in the "SHOULD YOU BUY" series playlist. I've reviewed every CFMOTO motorcycle available in the USA. Hope you enjoyed. Cheers!
I'd go for the NK. Dealership network is more vast in the USA, and, well, I don't know the first thing about the Voge or their quality. I'm biased on this decision because I've been around the CF motorcycles.
Would love a similar video with the cf moto 650nk. I just test rode both and the difference was huge - but I am a new rider. I’d be curious to now your thoughts.
I plan to do the 650NK and their 700cc series motorcycles. Won’t be right away, but I have it in my future plans for more content. Subscribe and stay tuned. :)
They’re so close in comparison and the CFMOTO brings better value and better warranty. The 300NK gets my vote. I’ll have a video uploaded later today where I review the 300SS and compare it to the CBR300R. Lots of overlap between those and the NK vs the CB. Should be up and ready for viewing before 6:00PM CST. 👍
It can be taken on the interstate, I just wouldn’t expect a ton of passing power - especially on steep inclines. If you buy it, do what you want with it. 😄
Sorry for you, partner. I’m not sure if they will be available in California. I know they sell the off-road products, but after a quick Google search I couldn’t turn up any results for the motorcycle side. Cali just doing Cali things. 😪
Not a fair representation to the CFMoto brand for that loose throttle handle. I just got mines a week ago and mine isn't like that. I think whoever assembled the bike, particularly with those handle bar parts, should be the one at fault. Overall, this is an awesome review. One of the main reasons why I just got mine. =)
Congrats on your new ride! After having the bikes in the store more and fiddling around with them, I’ve found you can adjust most of the slop out. You don’t want your throttle cable super tight, but I agree that they are not always assembled by the same person at every dealer so some may be purchased new with different amounts of play in the throttle. Guess I should put a “Results may vary” disclosure in my videos 😆 Overall, I’m super happy with the quality and value of these bikes still and I stand by my decision. 👍
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING THIS BIKE BUT.... I am 6ft 225lb .... what would you say the size range would be for this bike? (5'6 - 6'1...5"10?... is 200lb + too heavy?)
I am 6’1 and fluctuate in weight from 185-200LBS. I think the bike would operate perfectly fine with a 225LBS. However, I would consider moving up to the 650NK at that point if you are concerned with power. The 650 is another very manageable bike from CFMOTO.
It held 70 fairly well. I’d only concerned with steep grades on the interstate, but 80% of US highways are no higher than 70MPH. It can definitely do it, and as long as you do all of the recommended service and maintenance I don’t foresee any issue with engine longevity and reliability.
Hey man, I've had one since March this year and it comfortably cruises along at 120KMs (~75mph). I've had it up to 150KMs (~93mph), but wouldn't do that too often.
It’s not terrible, but you will notice it. Higher RPMs on a longer ride and I think it’d be more noticeable, but for around town and side roads it’s relatively minimal.
I had an ND filter lens on my GoPro. It distorts the color of the display and doesn’t look fantastic, but check out their website for more images of it. It’s very nice in person.
Most price tags look like a couple of numbers accompanied by a currency symbol. 😉 In all seriousness, it varies across the board. Expect to pay MSRP + dealer fees. It depends on who you buy from. All in with taxes and everything, $5,000-$6,000 (USD) depending on your market.
@@Omni_Moto thanks! just got a new subscriber! I've got 2022 300nk in my sights! Not my first bike, but looking for a solid commuter and something fun to ride.
I got this bike a week ago. Learned everything on RUclips. A week later my riding skills are night and day. I do still need to work on a lot of things, but this is a great beginners motorcycle. I like the app that tells me my ride time, total trip, max speed, rapid acceleration, rapid deceleration, and lean.
It is an excellent first bike for any new rider. Glad it’s going well for you. Keep it for a while and you will become a better rider with what power it has to offer. Ride safe. 🤘😎
Can you carry a second passenger? It's the only thing that concerns me and i would like to know before i go for it
@@DimosTsont This bike will accommodate a passenger but it will impact handling, acceleration, braking, and top speed, so anticipate that when you switch from solo riding to 2-up. Also, your passenger will not be super comfortable over long distances, so start with short distances first and figure out where the threshold is for too long of a ride. Best of luck. Ride safe!
@@Omni_Moto Thanks for your quick reply man. The said passenger will be my wife, just want to be able to do short rides inside the city (concerts, take her to work, stuff like that)
3:04 the fact that the shifts in the clip was in perfect sync with the shifts on the motorcycle 😂
I’m glad someone noticed 🥹
@@Omni_Moto well made video, keep up the good stuff
That got me too lol
Thanks for the awesome (and real) review! Bought the 2022 NK300 in early March. Put 8000KMs (5000 miles) on it and it hasn't missed a beat. Use it for work trips everyday. Easy and fun bike to ride. Great to bash about town and fits through traffic easily. Feels similar to a KTM Duke 200/Pulsar NS200. It feels a little cheaply made in some parts, but overall feels strong in the chassis. I get 300KMs off a tank of petrol. P.S. writing from Australia 🇦🇺 Happy riding, folk!
I can agree with all the points you mentioned! I still really enjoy this bike and am always happy to sell one. Thanks for writing all the way from down unda! Ride safe!
@@Omni_Moto cheers mate 👍 👌
Hey Luke, fellow Aussie here! Seriously considering this or the 300SR for my first bike, but I don't know heaps about them, was wondering is it easy to get it serviced/ fixed and what not here in Australia and what parts do you feel are made more cheaply?
I've been looking into buying one of these as well. I'm glad I see positive reviews about it.
I have a nk400 with 25000km, 0 problems. CFmoto is really good
Thanks for sharing! Awesome to hear you’re having a good time with the brand.
How easy are they to get up
I hope so and I'm taking your word for it and I think it will be my first bike! I still need to learn how to ride plus I still need gear but if it starts at 3,600 I'm half way there as of today on the MSRP at least.
Best video on this bike as of yet. Bought one this week here in WV, took it on the 158 mile trip home. It did pretty good on the highway, stood up to 65 to 67 mph pretty easily, didnt really get blown around at all. I just wanted something to ride back roads and do all the scenic stuff here in wv without a big bike.
I've rode 30+ years, and have had too many bikes. This one is just fun. Its just a neat little machine. People should stop dumping on the 300 class and try one. Oh... and 158 miles later, I pulled in my driveway with almost a half tank left. Gotta love that.
Thanks for the great content, keep it up and stay safe!
Hey, thanks for your comment! That’s awesome to hear it’s treating you well in the mountain scenes of WV. That has to be some awesome riding.
More people hate on it for being Chinese than people hating on it for being a 300. Both types of people though just like to hate on things because they don’t understand. 😂
Ride safe!
Where did you get it in wv? I live here in hedgesville in the valley and been looking for a good upgrade from my monkey
@@neonafterglow4451 , Mohawk Powersports in Beckley. They were awesome there, I got back after they closed actually, and they waited almost an hour for me so I could ride it back home. Great dealership to work with so far.
I’ve had my 16’ Kawasaki ninja 🥷 300 for 5 years now & still love it. The 300 is a great class.
@@sci-fyguy7767, I'd say of all the bikes I've owned, the fact that I can use absolutely all the throttle pretty much all the time is awesome. No surprises, smooth response, itll get crazy if you make it, but no surprises. I'm too old to try 186 on the road now, so having a bike that I can flick around so easily if I want to is just a blast. It reminds me of the 125 class dirtbikes I used to race as a teenager, so responsive, and fun, but by no means slow in the hands of an experienced rider.
I'm having a blast being on a bike again, I just didnt think I would have so much fun on a 300 class.
I've been riding mine everyday for a month or so now. Best running bike I've ever had. Gonna get the 650Adventura next
how much?
I have this bike for 4 months now.No problem at all with this bike.Very ergonomically and sporty bike for daily use i love it. The 160 khm max speed but all you keep in mind that the engine has a speed limiter install on the ecu.The engine doesn't rev up at 1200rpm is hit the redline at 8000rpm.So if anyone is flashing the ecu to remove the speed limiter easily will hit 175 kmh.
Thanks for sharing! I’m not sure how flashing will work here in the US, as I don’t know of anyone who has done an ECU on one yet, but I’m sure it will find its way over here.
Here in the USA at least, that's an instant way to void the warranty. Maybe after the 2 years is up. Let the next guy do that when I sell the bike in a few years.
What kind of mileage are you getting?
@@dukeloo with stock engine I just hit 165khm. Now I change the exhaust with no catalyst and a ECU tuned with removed speed limiter and I just make a top speed of 185 khm
@@dukeloo , the ride from the dealer to the house was 158 miles, about half was highway, the rest was up and down some pretty steep and twisty mountain roads. Highway, it ran 67 to 70 pretty comfortably, and even more so in the " mountain climbing" portion. Although I didnt watch the mpg at that time, I did make it back home with just under half a tank. Usually, watching the fuel gauge, monitor thing on the tft, it's always way upwards of 70, and shows an average of 91+. I dont trust it to be that accurate tho. I just know that its ALOT. It just sips fuel, even tho I'm finding out its limits now that break in is done and I'm pushing it a bit more. For just cruising and city riding and not pushing the speedo much ( I paid for the whole speedo, I'm gonna use the whole speedo) it would be one of those maybe need a full tank once in a blue moon as a short commuter bike.
So I have had a 2022 Cf Moto 300NK for almost 4 months. Already have over 7500 miles on it! Havent had the first problem with it. I ride literally everyday and absolutely love it! I did however change the exhaust and got rid of the catilictic converter and it seems to have woke the bike up quite a bit. I will have the 650 next year1 GREAT BIKE!!!!
Glad to hear it’s going well! 7,500 miles is quite a bit for the first 4 months, so I’d say job well done in testing reliability! Hopefully we’ll see more people saying the same thing. Thanks for the comment!
9000 miles now!
@@thatNKrider What is fuel consumption it says in their page 100 mpg which is amazing for 300cc.
What kind of gas mileage are you gettting?
@@dukeloo While I rode this bike I saw 70MPG as the average.
4 months of ownership and 1200 miles later.
This is my first bike and I love the damn thing. First off, if you're thinking of grabbing this bike for commuting, it's amazing for the job. It has enough power to keep up on Texas highways and will hit 90 if you need it to. It will be kinda screaming but it WILL do it lol. However it is happy to plug along at 75-80mph all day and gets amazing gas mileage while doing so. I popped a set of rhinowalk rackless saddlebags on mine and it works perfect for commuting to work, grabbing some groceries and just general day to day stuff.
Second- this is SUCH a forgiving bike to learn on. The throttle response is super smooth and predictable while not being completely boring. This little guy likes to rip off a line and while it's definitely not the fastest bike by any stretch of the imagination, its plenty of fun for bopping around town and out in the twisties while not completely ripping your arms off if you fuck up a bit while learning.
Third- The TFT is fantastic and with the recently updated CF Moto app gives a ton of peace of mind. You get STANDARD - navigation and GPS monitoring and Bluetooth. The app monitors your bike and will notify you of any vibrations, as well as monitor the bikes location. You can even set up geo fences with notifications for when the bike has exited and entered them so you'll know down to the minute if anyone touched your bike and where they're taking it. That alone is worth the price of admission.
Fourth- Warranty. People will spout all day "oh you should have got a used Kawi 300 for the same price!!" and yea...those are great bikes, but they'd be used. For the same price you're getting a brand new bike with a great warranty so you've got peace of mind knowing that if something blows its not your ass on the line. While I'm on that...there's been zero reliability issues with the bike so far, despite the miles I've put on it in such a short time.
My only minor gripe with the bike is that the throttle is a little janky from factory with a bit of play. You can (and should) adjust this.
If you're on the fence about a 300 naked and looking for a great bang for your buck for your first bike, a commuter or just a goofy, fun machine, this is a great buy and I would highly, highly recommend. You really can't beat it for the price.
Very well said. Thanks for watching and ride safe!
@@Omni_Moto thanks for your work! You helped me make the decision on the bike, much appreciated! Ride safe!
The cut ins swapping between older and modern memes throws me off in a good way.
Bought one today, took it for my first ride and stumbled across your video whilst trying to find how to handlebar lock (new rider alert). Great review, really enjoyed ,y first ride and Im a heavier dude! Writing from Australia also
Hey, thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying your new bike. Ride safe! Cheers 😎
I just bought this bike. Thanks for the review as I am a new rider and didn't want to make the mistake of getting a bigger bike with too much power.
I'm glad you found the video helpful. Best of luck in your 2-wheel adventures. Ride safe! 😎
Family friend of mine picked one of these up today. It seems like a decent first bike for the money. We will see how it goes riding with my KTM 390
What kind of mileage are you getting?
How is it going so far?
Hi. Great review!!!
I bought this bike in the Athens blue about a month ago. Since I've ridden it 350 miles. I used to have a Yamaha vstar 1100 last bike. What I love about this bike is all the very cool features for the price.and it looks great for a smaller bike. Though much smaller than my old bike it's a lot of fun to ride with adequate performance for its class.
Thanks! This bike is definitely different from your last one. Congrats on your NK! Enjoy it for what it has to offer. 👍
Just put a deposit one of these yesterday based off of your review. Learner rider buying first bike. Super pumped.
Keep the killer reviews coming
Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks mate! Happy you enjoyed the review and glad it helped you make a well informed decision. Ride safe!
How u like it?
For relatively low subscriber count, I'm really happy with the quality of these videos
That means so much. Thank you for that. This video specifically took me about 3-4 hours to create. It’s not easy, but for me to be happy with my end result I have to put the work in. Consider sharing my page with any of your friends!
Thanks again. It’s very relieving to hear my work is what people like to see.
You are a very entertaining and informative reviewer. I like that this bike is no frills and fills a niche that doesn't break the bank. Great video.
Very enjoyable review of a sick looking bike. If CF Moto was in my country I might've considered this as a new first bike. Oh well hopefully in the future.
Thanks for the comment. They really do have some awesome design and styling for their motorcycles. I think some of them look better than a lot of the Japanese/Euro offerings. If they ever make it to your country, it may not be your first bike, but who knows, maybe they'll have something over there for you in the future.
I just purchased this exact bike yesterday. . i havn't got to take it out yet but this review has me pretty excited to get out and enjoy it . 🤙
You’re gonna have a great time! Enjoy it, and ride safe. 😎👍
Just found your channel today because of my interest in this bike as my first motorcycle and I gotta say that I really enjoyed your style of a "First Impression/First Ride". Very informative while keeping a down to earth entertainment value. If you ever get the 300SS in stock I'd love to see a video on that one and maybe a comparison between the SS and NK in a "Which Should You Buy/Best For You" style video 🤘
Hey, welcome to the channel! We just got some 300SS in stock the other day and I am planning on taking the demo unit out to do a video. Not sure how soon it will be, but it’s coming! Stay tuned. 😄
@@Omni_Moto well you've got me as a subscriber so I'll be looking forward to watching the video when you upload it 👍
Interesting a lot on here are saying they good, just about everyone I spoke to here in Australia about them said stay away from them.
Thanks for the review hard to find a good one, They are attractive because of the price they are $5400 here compared to say a MT-03 $8100, Z400 $8500, CB300R $8200, KtM 390 Duke $8000, BMW 310R $9100 which is why I was looking them but given I can't afford to have a bike off the road for long periods and know nothing about bikes to do things myself Im learning towards the MT or Z400.
I’ve got a video on the Z400 as well, and in terms of performance and capability, it is a better machine. For budget purposes though, you really cannot beat the value of the 300 from CFMOTO. Best of luck in your decision making process. Ride safe, mate! 🇦🇺 😎
I'm looking forward to have this unit. Because of your review, i am more encouraged to have this unit. I'm gonna swap my 2023 Yamaha Aerox for this one. Thanks for the awesome review
Bro his editing skills are top tier
Thank you kindly. Much appreciated!
I got this bike and I am really happy . the performance and quality over all, cf moto use Kawasaki engines for the line 300cc to 700cc and KTM for the 800 and 1250 bikes. designed is by Kiska studio (KTM) in fact CF MOTO is manufacturing the ktm engines at China , here in South America the price range is from 3800 to 4500 usd , the SR model or SS for the american market is e little fast in top but less aceleration
Hey, I forgot to mention the KTM stuff! Big selling point for anyone who is skeptical of engine build quality. Thanks for your comment!
@@Omni_Moto your welcome lol
you are welcome ..sorry for my english
@@wilburcolvin9322 clearly there is an opinion about where a motorcycle is manufactured and given that it will have quality or not.I can be in favor of this with a clear example of the Honda storm 125 made in china (really crap) yamaha makes several models in Indonesia with good quality. Brazil makes various models of honda and yamaha with good quality. Kawasaki is better than cf moto yes clearly.
bmw makes a model in India the r310 with good quality. Mack and Volvo are owned by a Chinese company And the quality of their products is maintained. Over time, Japanese motorcycle companies do not maintain a stock of spare parts for not so old models. I think everything is changing very quickly in the world
Harley is having severe financial problems. India's Bajaj bought 48 percent of KTM company . Kawasaki motorcycles has severe economic problems and was able to resist because it manufactures railway rolling stock . Taiwan: I think that at my age to believe that some are good and others are bad is wrong. they are all bad and never do anything for people.
Had one of these for a year now nice bike changed the exhaust makes a big difference in performance. Didn’t know about the sat Nav feature the online manual doesn’t mention it.
According to our CF rep it has TBT, or turn-by-turn nav, when you have your phone linked via the CC application.
3:03 I love how you matched your shifting with the meme you put in lol
It’s the little things that can make a big difference. 🙂
I liked this video
I liked this comment
The Simpsons and family guy clips made me laugh out loud, thanks…I needed that
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!
You’re the only guy who has an in depth honest review of this bike and is making me truly consider picking up a 2022 model at my local family owned dealer, I had a couple of questions I hoped to get answers for that I couldn’t find any info for online, what’s the aftermarket support for these so far in terms of exhaust upgrades, air/oil filters, potential tuning? And is it true that the CFMoto connection app also includes a GPS device from factory (bike theft is a big issue in my city and no matter what bike I choose I’ll be getting a tracker on it, so if I don’t have to buy a third party GPS that’ll be a huge selling point for me.
Hey Axio, thanks for your comment.
Aftermarket support is slowly coming around, but to be completely up front, it’s mostly AliExpress and eBay parts, which is really just Chinese stuff. CFMOTO is just starting to get their OEM accessory catalog started with levers and other small bits and pieces. We probably won’t see big aftermarket support from large name vendors until they’ve been around for a few years in the US and show they have reliable bikes. I’m not aware of any tuning for the ECU or piggy back modules at this time.
The GPS function is for turn-by-turn navigation, but other than that I don’t think the bike has any sort of tracking device so you’ll probably have to stick with 3rd party vendors.
If you want a wide range of accessories and aftermarket support, this might not be the right bike for you. If you can live with AliExpress/eBay accessories, you will get along with it great.
Hope this helps. Thanks!
@@Omni_Moto I appreciate the reply! I do very much enjoy making my bike my own apart from everyone else’s but the more research I do honestly I’m not too concerned with making upgrades to a 300cc it’s technically going to be my first street bike and I’ll most likely use it to get better and learn the right lessons to keep myself above ground, I got the chance to take one on a test ride and so far it’s perfect for what I need it to do (and that stock exhaust is actually pretty impressive for a small displacement bike) that 2yr warranty sold me on it, I can ride and learn with no worries of turning it into a cash dump 😁 thanks again!
I’m buying one tomorrow actually thanks for teaching me about it
You’re welcome! You’ll have a great time. Enjoy all it has to offer, have fun, and ride safe. 😎
OMG, you have the best personality. This is how people should make videos on RUclips. You gave me the info you said you would, and you make me laugh a bunch of times. Well done. And keep riding safely.
Thanks for the kind words! This was really the first video where I found my voice/character for the channel. Everyone started somewhere. 😌
I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who has an issue with the slack in the throttle. I thought maybe I just got a defective bike. Upgrading from a Z125 as my first motorcycle that had no slack, I'm still not used to it on the 300NK. Anyone know how to fix it and remove that slack, because it has caused me to wheelie from a stop more times than I'd care to admit, and scares the crap outta me every time.
Adjust the throttle cables with the adjusters
I rode my brothers gf new 2024 today 300nk its a comfortable lil bike good torque off low end then its just a noise maker. But its a 300 so not surprising. My only gripe was the terrible hurky jerk with the throttle in sport mode in low gear it is god awful its like a light switch on /off . Have to try it in other mode tomorrow when i go for another ride with my brother. But other than that its a slick lil bike
I have it too and I'm still getting used the torque on the low and yes mine has the jerky throttle and i consider myself a smooth with my hands but its still very powerful ..
Scrolling through FB marketplace and saw one of these. Not knowing what it was led me to RUclips to find out. Now I'm here and your content was informative and entertaining. Made me giggle a few times lol keep it up. Small channels need love too
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with your search! 👍
Sorry gonna stick with the MT03 cuz it’s only few 100 more and yahama reliable. If they dropped this price tag by 500-1000 I’d buy it.
New sub! The humor is cool! Like reviews and weird humor!!😅😂🎉
Thanks for subbing! Welcome to the show.
Bought one and sold it back to the dealer with a huge loss, glad I did it, it’s all fun and love till something goes wrong , no after sales service from Cfmoto USA and dealers know nothing about these Chinese engines. With the money I got from selling and all the loss I bought a 1985 Honda helix which I think will be more reliable than the 300nk I had for only 375 miles .
Have to say, you'd have to pay me to ride a Helix - and I'd likely still refuse. But to each their own I guess.
Given they make engines for Kawasaki and KTM, not sure what you mean by the dealers not being familiar with the product. What problem did you actually have? And how did your specific dealer mishandle it? Did you contact their US HQ in Minneapolis, as I hear they want to know customer feedback.
And I've heard of bigger issues with the Honda 300 platform than just about anything else in this class, but that product line of Honda's is apparently made in Thailand. You can't really judge anything by brand name or supposed country of origin at this point, with Honda in Thailand and India, KTM in China and India, BMW 310 completely made by TVS in India, and companies like Zongshen and CFMoto making all kinds of stuff for other brands. TBH, it doesn't matter WHERE something is manufactured, but HOW - and all the good plants are using CNC machines and 6 Sigma methods which means it doesn't much matter.
how tf do you only have 400 subs? Perfect content
solid review. I enjoy your editing style.
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Very entertaining and informative review, I just subscribed!
Thanks for stopping by. 😌
Can't wait to get one of these, I have to save up
Save up $1,000 and use it as a down payment. Finance the rest! Might be looking at $100/month if you’re comfortable with taking that on. Best of luck! Ride safe.
@@Omni_Moto that's what I'm going to do
Good review video, and great jokes too.
Thanks for the great review.
Thanks for watching!
I have a Zero S and I enjoy it but I want an ICE bike to go with it. This thing may fit the budget.
For about $100ish per month, you can’t go wrong. Even with a cash price of around $5,700 OTD, it’s a great buy. Such a fun bike, even months later!
600th!!! Let’s go! Great content sir and can’t wait for more.
Hey thanks for being 600!! More content being created. Another CFMOTO video on the way, shooting to drop it Friday.
Well, at least you know how to ride, last metric dealer I visited, not one of the sales staff had a motorcycle license (I asked). It is something that I look at when going to look at a bike, how many of the employees actually buy the product they sell themselves.
Thx for the review. Very helpful.
Thanks!
Great video! I’m considering getting one of these, and I think you may have just sold it. 👍
Go for it! Really can't go wrong if you're just starting out. Ride safe. 😁
lol the editing is hilarious!
For $4,000. Why wouldn't you get one? I just discovered this bike this evening and about to buy one tomorrow.
This is the way
Just found your channel. And am impressed. I can see your subscriber base will definitely go up quick! Most people that come across your channel. Will subscribe. U have some great videos. A lot of the big and main topics. People wanna hear! Keep up the great work! I’m a fan and subscriber!! 🙌
Thanks a ton! I greatly appreciate that feedback and your subscription!
Getting my first bike this spring! Either the k pipe 125 or this thing. Idk bigger bikes do intimidate me
This bike might look big on film, but I can assure you it is much more approachable in person! Once you sit on one, stand it up right, and feel the weight of it underneath you, your confidence should go up! If it still feels heavy to you, I’d probably opt for your other option as it will be significantly lighter at only 125cc. Ride safe!
excellent review! I am currently on a small cruiser (suzuki tu250x) and want to purchase this bike. Will I see a huge difference in maneuvering, speed, and torque with this bike?
Cruisers are not known for their phenomenal handling or top speed, and are mainly focused for comfort, down low torque, and cruising at constant speeds. Normally have softer suspension that mitigates feedback from the road but doesn’t give amazing back-road carving feel.
This 300NK is a true sport bike, which are more focused on handling and rapid acceleration. Normally lower torque numbers because of smaller CC’s, but don’t let those few lb-ft of fool you - sport bikes are also more lightweight than their cruiser counterparts so the power to weight ratio may allow you to move off the line quicker.
In terms of slow sleep maneuvers, the 300NK’s taller seat height will feel a little strange at first, but you’ll find with its low weight and friendly/forgiving engine characteristics, it’s very easy to move around in slower and tighter areas.
Hope this helps!
You will not see a huge difference. It's basically same displacement. Might feel more flickable or maneuverable.
If you change the full exhaust system it might increase acceleration even more
Hey Steve, thanks for your comment! A full exhaust system provides a few benefits. An often overlooked advantage of a full exhaust system is the weight loss, which improves your power-to-weight ratio - if you can get more power/pound, you'll always improve acceleration. Of course there is the benefit of being able to flow air more efficiently as well, which means your engine performance is better and will result in (again) better acceleration. Sometimes an exhaust will need to be supplemented with a fuel-controller to make sure you aren't harming your engine though, so always double check that.
"we slowly approaching 250 subs" whaaaat.... i thought the editing was pretty good though out this video, should be at least 5k-10k
We’ve made it pretty far since this one! 5-10K would be really cool some day! Thanks.
i bought one of these. the play in the throttle can be easily adjusted out...takes like 10 seconds.
Yep! Realized that immediately after I took it back to our service center. 🙃
The 0-60 is not really fair when you are on top of a hill XD
I like to think me going downhill would give me a more comparable time to a professional rider on flat ground 🤣
Cfmoto is very well known in philippines
So I have heard! I didn't realize they had been so well established everywhere else. Apparently the 300 NK is an old design, which I found surprising. The CL-X platform seems to be what they're gravitating towards, and for good reason. Thanks for the comment! Ride safe.
love your videos man. would you review the sr450 from cfmoto?
I would, but we don’t have it here in the US. If it ever comes over here I will certainly create some content for it!
Great video! thanks, CF 250 cl-x please!!!!
Are they good for 6ft1.I just want to put an aerowindshield on it once I am buying.It looks very good and 30 HP is very good,fast enough! Compared to my former Zontes U125 15HP,these extra 15 HP seems to make difference!
I am also 6'1 and I fit the 300NK very well. 👍
I live right down the road from yall, I am probably going to stop in and talk to you XD. Any videos on the Papio? Thats what I was originally looking at, but these arent much more. I also like the look of the clx700 as well. New to riding so dont want a dummy expensive bike just yet
We do have Papios in stock, but for such a small leap in price, the 300NK adds a lot of features. The CL-X is a super super fun ride. I just haven’t had time to make any videos on the other models yet with all of my sales at the store. Come on by and get some in person impressions!
@@Omni_Moto you guys allow test rides with permit? dont have full license yet
@@cwill7103 As long as you have full coverage insurance the owner usually allows it, and a store associate (aka, me) will have to go with you on the ride for insurance reasons. But yes, he has allowed them before with just a permit. It’s a case by case basis and depends on how he’s feeling that day lol. Never hurts to come by and see if we can talk him into it 😉
I really want to see a review on the 300SS. it should be close to what the 300nk can do but I’d like to see if it rides better or worse.
When our set-up team gets one of the 300SS put together, I’ll do my best to get a review out for that one as well. Will have a lot of the same features, but suspension, gearing, and seating position will likely be the big key differences.
I have the NK just change the position for more sport conduction on SS and best on high speed by other hand you have a more comfortable position for a day to day in the city . the suspension is firm not hard .great for more control and performance but is a pain in the as.. over cobble stones streets
I’m interested in the 650nk or the 700clx
@@MagWire8 on banks tested the engine have 63 hp for the nk 650.
cf moto declare 60hp. clx 700 cf moto declare 74 hp not tested yet . 3700 bucks price difference in my country . the cf moto 650 is more heavy than the 700clx with less power . the 700 is polivalent for dirt and asphalt the the dashboard on the clx is not a tft color. the sound on the clx is amazing force to accelerate all the time just to hear the beast
300SS review video is up and running! Check it out! ruclips.net/video/s7ynZ863naY/видео.html
Could u please talk more about the screen and all the option and how you connect it to your phone?
Subbed, you do great reviews...just found ya.
On this bike I'll tell you my son is interested so he can ride to campus, etc and I talked to 2 dealers. Does CF Moto know these dealerships are ripping people on setup fees? God bless RUclips so we can see what's actually involved in the assembly...remove cardboard and install battery, finished. Why the hell is my local dealer charging $595?
Anyways, super interested but think I'll have to wait until there are used ones. Don't entice me with a $3995 MSRP then tell me it's almost $6300 out the door. That's bullshit
Hey Jemo, thanks for the comment. Every dealership is different with their set up/prep charge. They usually have 1 set fee for all full size products for standardization purposes. Some machines take longer than others, and some bikes are as simple as you say while others are more complex and require more labor hours.
That being said, when you buy a new motorcycle/car/boat there is always going to be a prep fee. It is a way for dealerships to generate profit on top of the already existing margin of the motorcycle. If dealerships sold a 300NK at MSRP, they'd net about $300 profit. $300 doesn't go very far at a store with a long list of employees, doesn't pay the salesman very well, and doesn't keep the lights on.
Some deals it may seem like the dealership is "getting one over" on the customer, but when customers allow dealerships to generate more profit, it makes it easier for them to serve customers post-sale with parts and service departments.
There are some dealerships out there implementing some pricing upcharges, but in this market where volume isn't readily available, they rely on gross profit to supplement that. Eventually I'd like to do a video going in depth regarding the whole process of selling a new motorcycle, and explain why these "bullshit fees" aren't actually bullshit.
I hope this response gives a little more insight and provides a tad better understanding for the dealership side of things.
Thanks again for writing, and I appreciate your subscription! See you in the next one.
Great video! Cool bike!!!
Thank you! If you get a chance, check one out in person. 👍
Thanks for the nice review pal.. my question is that, is the cf moto Speedometer actually Mph in your country? I'm from the Philippines and ours is Km/h and haven't found any reviews about this bike until yours.
Our speedos are MPH! There is a way to change it in the TFT display on these 300 NKs if you ever wanted to swap to MPH. I'm one of the few US vloggers who has done the 300NK review. I've got other CFMOTO videos in my catalog if you're interested. Thanks for stopping by!
@@Omni_Moto Thanks bro! I will be watching them, More power to you!
I heard that mode selector only changes the screen not the ride quality
This is true, as I later discovered after posting this video. Some people will argue and claim it does make a difference, but if you watch my 300SS video (same powertrain)s I perform a side-by-side comparison showing the modes have no impact on the power delivery of the motorcycle. ruclips.net/video/s7ynZ863naY/видео.html
Just got my license and I'm looking for my first bike. Definitely like the naked bikes. Safe to say I'm looking at this or an MT03. Thoughts on either of these for a very short rider?
MT-03 has the lowest seat height I believe, and makes more HP than the NK because of its parallel twin set up vs the NK’s single cylinder. Either way, can’t go wrong. The NK will have better standard features and GPS tracking as well as GeoFencing I believe. MT has a legendary name behind it, and I think that’s really what you’ll pay for with that bike. The NK has more built in value.
Whatever you end up on, have fun, and ride safe. 😎
@@Omni_Moto which engine will fare better trying to sustain 70mph?
@@clintb3927 The MT-03 will handle 70 better. Honestly though, if you’re running those speeds, you may check out the CL-X 700. Ride modes to keep the power tame, cruise control for commuting, and on the 700 Sport Brembo brakes for any emergency stopping you may need to do while traveling @70MPH.
@@Omni_Moto I appreciate the thought but I think a 700 might be too much for me to handle, I like the idea of getting a 300 especially since I can get one for under 5k. Thanks for the insight!
@@clintb3927 just bought one thursday. 518 miles already on 2 rides here in wv. I've rode for 30+ years on lots of different bikes, and this one is pure fun. It's a good little bike. Sure, keep it off the interstate, but it does 65-67 down a 4 lane highway here in the wv mountains pretty easily.
And he's right... maybe the 700 is what you want for highway. Dont let fear of a big cc # scare you out of a bigger displacement bike. A 700cc isnt going to hurt you any faster than a 300. Throttle control, and clutch control my friend. Same on a 125cc, 300cc, 700cc or turbocharged hayabusa. Just ride your own ride at your own pace.
Have fun and enjoy the ride.
Hey, I've been looking to get my first motorcycle ever next spring and I was picking between BMW G310R and KTM Duke 390 (and Honda CB300R but as a last option). However, I just found this bike and I really, really liked it because it seems like a perfect blend of the Duke and the G310R (I am 173cm tall). I am not really looking for power, my main goal is to use it as a city commuter and occasionally hit the mountain roads just for fun (not to scrape knees). Since it's been a while since you are riding/selling those, what are the most common issues they face and are there parts available? On the plus side, there is a guy that sells them too so I guess the warranty would be valid but what concerns me the most is if I have to wait, let's say, 2 months for a part to arrive.
Hey, thanks for a great question. Though we’ve sold all of our original CF inventory from when I made this video, I haven’t seen a single one come back for any issue other than 1 with a problem on the gauge cluster. Customer brought it back, CF accepted the warranty claim, and they had parts within 2 weeks to replace it - I think it was a bad harness or something.
Parts availability varies largely depending on what the product is though. Something with a microchip very well could take up to 2 months, but that’s almost all OEMs still with all of the logistical and supply chain issues. It’s starting to clear up for sure though, and hopefully that negative aspect of manufacturing will cease to exist and things become somewhat normal again for parts availability.
The 300NK is very close to the CB300R across the whole spec sheet. I’m not familiar KTM and BMW Duke 390/G310R models as I’ve not had a chance to swing a leg over one. Per your description though, if you don’t need anything incredibly powerful or special, the 300NK is a stellar bike loaded with value and features you’re going to want. Don’t break the bank, and ride without compromise - Go for the CFMOTO. (Just my opinion, spend your money how you want!) Ride safe. 😎
@@Omni_Moto Thanks for the incredible answer! You got a new sub as well! Tomorrow I will probably pay a visit to the local dealership to see one in person (if they have it). It is definitely the cheapest bike to buy here among the rest, the riding height is similar to the BMW (lowest one possible) and on paper it is as light as the CB300R. Well, since you say there are no complaints from your customers and I also read some other good reviews about the bike, most likely I will go for this black and orange beauty next year.
1. Can you hook up to the bluetooth TFT onboarrd AND your cardo? or one or the other?
2. What does the NK mean?
I believe you can pair your phone to your cardo which you can then pair to the TFT dash for the functions.
The NK stands for Naked.
Thanks for watching!
@@Omni_Moto cool thanks!
I would consider getting a CFMOTO 300nk but the nearest dealership is 200 miles a way
That's a tough challenge to overcome. You might have a better ownership experience going with a longer standing brand like Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki since they're more likely to have a larger established dealer network. Best of luck! Ride safe.
@Omni_Moto I have been looking into KTM Duke 200 or 390. The dealership is about an hour away. I can not remember if it was you or another RUclipsr was saying that the KTM and CFMOTO are similar motorcycle
@@PoPoRides Several sources talk about that, myself included. KTM and CF have a strategic partnership where CF manufactures a lot of KTM small displacement motorcycles in Asian countries. KTM also shares engine designs with CF for some of their other machines as well like the Ibex 800 and the 800NK.
@Omni_Moto Question concerning the cfmoto 300ss and 300nk, is the 300ss geared more for the highway riding vs 300nk?
@@PoPoRides I am not sure what the drive ratio is on the NK in relation to the 300SS, but from what I have gathered they run the same gearing.
Novice question. This is a single cylinder, would that qualify it as being known as a thumper?
Hey, great question! Yes, this is a thumper engine. It will have a different exhaust note than most dirt bikes though because of its dual overhead cam set up. Most thumper dirt bikes are air-cooled with single overhead cam, and rev a little slower which leaves more time for the exhaust to create the note you might be familiar with on pit bikes, 230 trail bikes, and the likes of which. Dual overhead cam engines rev quicker and have a slightly different note because of that.
Hope this answers your question!
the only bad thing for me is i can't put a second person
It has passenger pegs and a passenger seat. Sometimes weight can factor into the operational safety though, so always check your owner's manual for maximum payload capacity. Thanks for watching!
On my nk 300 I got problem about throttle stick I mean the accelerator cable is fool how to fix it please?
This could be a multitude of things, but if the cable is fully stretched in the open position it sounds like it is rerouted incorrectly. The best advice I can come up with is to double-check the routing of the cable and make sure it is factory spec. You can also adjust your cable a little bit as well near the lever and possibly down by the throttle body. Hope this helps. Good luck, and ride safe.
It is said that the MODE button only changes the screen display as there are no actual mechanical modes on this bike - ?????????
are the switches backlit or no? just wondering because id do alot of evening /early morning/ night riding
Don't believe they are backlit, but with enough time in the saddle and muscle memory at your finger tips from using them during normal riding, it's easy to get the lay of the land.
I know people who daily 300cc bikes on the highway.
I recently picked up one of these and was curious if they ship with a tool kit from the factory. I pulled up the passenger seat and found a single allen wrench for removing the main seat cover. Is this all that it comes with?
Hey Beau, that allen wrench is actually there so you can remove the two allen-head screws that hold in your driver's seat, and beneath that seat there should be your tool kit with various items. I'll try to make a short video about it so you and others can find this info easier. Thanks for your comment!
Here is the video for you to refer to when trying to access the tool kit provided with your CFMOTO 300 NK. :) ruclips.net/video/jW8JHGY2r18/видео.html
Can you do each bike man plz cheers from aussieland Mate
Hey Nev, check out the rest of my videos in the "SHOULD YOU BUY" series playlist. I've reviewed every CFMOTO motorcycle available in the USA. Hope you enjoyed. Cheers!
Nk300 vs voge 300r ?. I want for 3rd bike only in the city .
Which 300 is the best of the Chinese bikes for your opinion
Nt1100 dct owner.
I'd go for the NK. Dealership network is more vast in the USA, and, well, I don't know the first thing about the Voge or their quality. I'm biased on this decision because I've been around the CF motorcycles.
@@Omni_Moto This chinese is sold in US.I am done.I am buying it.Usually when I check review of US,I always buy the bike.
learning on the nk250 for my license, am thinking of buying 400nk or 650nk (without being full power due to the license not allowing it yet)
We don’t have the 250 or the 400 here in the US. The 300 seems to be the sweet spot between the two of them where most new riders can feel confident!
Would love a similar video with the cf moto 650nk. I just test rode both and the difference was huge - but I am a new rider. I’d be curious to now your thoughts.
I plan to do the 650NK and their 700cc series motorcycles. Won’t be right away, but I have it in my future plans for more content. Subscribe and stay tuned. :)
How would you compare this to the 2022 Honda CB300R? Debating between getting one or the other.
They’re so close in comparison and the CFMOTO brings better value and better warranty. The 300NK gets my vote. I’ll have a video uploaded later today where I review the 300SS and compare it to the CBR300R. Lots of overlap between those and the NK vs the CB. Should be up and ready for viewing before 6:00PM CST. 👍
You think it will be okay for a 6”1”250lb athletic build rider?
@@rossmiller8165 Yep! Max load capacity is 330LBS. I’m also 6’1 but not as heavy at 190LBS. It pulled me around just fine, and would pull you too!
So is this to say it shouldn’t be taken on the interstate?
It can be taken on the interstate, I just wouldn’t expect a ton of passing power - especially on steep inclines. If you buy it, do what you want with it. 😄
Was offered a trade for one of these bikes for my 2012 Hyosung gt650. would this be a good trade for commuter riding?
Depends in the speed of the ride. Great MPG, but not a ton of power for 70+MPH highways.
Will it ever be 50 state legal? A california approved sticker.
I know Cal sucks, but I am stuck here.
Sorry for you, partner. I’m not sure if they will be available in California. I know they sell the off-road products, but after a quick Google search I couldn’t turn up any results for the motorcycle side. Cali just doing Cali things. 😪
whats the top rider's height comfortable for the nk?
Is this considered black? A dealer mentioned they have a black one in stock
This is what I would consider the black version of the bike, so yes.
Reminds me of KTM Duke 200.
Definitely duke-esque. Not surprising though since they have a partnership with KTM.
Not a fair representation to the CFMoto brand for that loose throttle handle. I just got mines a week ago and mine isn't like that. I think whoever assembled the bike, particularly with those handle bar parts, should be the one at fault. Overall, this is an awesome review. One of the main reasons why I just got mine. =)
Congrats on your new ride! After having the bikes in the store more and fiddling around with them, I’ve found you can adjust most of the slop out.
You don’t want your throttle cable super tight, but I agree that they are not always assembled by the same person at every dealer so some may be purchased new with different amounts of play in the throttle.
Guess I should put a “Results may vary” disclosure in my videos 😆
Overall, I’m super happy with the quality and value of these bikes still and I stand by my decision. 👍
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING THIS BIKE BUT.... I am 6ft 225lb .... what would you say the size range would be for this bike? (5'6 - 6'1...5"10?... is 200lb + too heavy?)
I am 6’1 and fluctuate in weight from 185-200LBS. I think the bike would operate perfectly fine with a 225LBS. However, I would consider moving up to the 650NK at that point if you are concerned with power. The 650 is another very manageable bike from CFMOTO.
@@Omni_Moto Thanks man… Not really too concerned about power, just looking for a Light fun bike
@@davidandrewbrent1519 You’ve found it. 😁
Hey so my only gripe with this is how would I get parts for it?
Check out their website for authorized dealers near you. Surprisingly large dealer network in the US!
Is this suitable for someone 6’1” and 145lbs?
Definitely. I’m 6’1” and 175lbs.
I used to own an R3 so I'd be worried about not having enough power. Could this do 70-75mph comfortably without destroying the engine?
It held 70 fairly well. I’d only concerned with steep grades on the interstate, but 80% of US highways are no higher than 70MPH. It can definitely do it, and as long as you do all of the recommended service and maintenance I don’t foresee any issue with engine longevity and reliability.
Hey man, I've had one since March this year and it comfortably cruises along at 120KMs (~75mph). I've had it up to 150KMs (~93mph), but wouldn't do that too often.
trust me bro guarantee
Thanks for watching.
How’s the vibration on this with the single cylinder?
It’s not terrible, but you will notice it. Higher RPMs on a longer ride and I think it’d be more noticeable, but for around town and side roads it’s relatively minimal.
Tft display seems dim to me...
I had an ND filter lens on my GoPro. It distorts the color of the display and doesn’t look fantastic, but check out their website for more images of it. It’s very nice in person.
What does the price tag look like?
Most price tags look like a couple of numbers accompanied by a currency symbol. 😉
In all seriousness, it varies across the board. Expect to pay MSRP + dealer fees. It depends on who you buy from. All in with taxes and everything, $5,000-$6,000 (USD) depending on your market.
So what do you think of the 300NK after 6 months or a year? Are there any issues turning up?
Hey Juan! Funny you ask, I just did a long-term review with it in my most recent video. Check it out! ruclips.net/video/uBeRajWgfOc/видео.html
@@Omni_Moto thanks! just got a new subscriber! I've got 2022 300nk in my sights! Not my first bike, but looking for a solid commuter and something fun to ride.
@@silvermototx You're going to have a great time! Ride safe. Thanks for the sub. 😎