Finally! An off road similar here from where I live with the Motorcycle that I'm planning on purchasing. Sandy, Rocky, Mud, and Flooded mud pits. Now that I saw this, I'm confident that this is the one bike I'm looking for. Thank you very much for the video!
Had mine for 2 weeks, still completely factory at this point. Absolutely love it so far and only been on the road for the run in period (at 850kms already). So easy to ride, even on the twisties too. Mostly comfortable to ride all day. Some more adjustments still required on my part. Thought it might be top heavy but its not. Only time I've felt it a little heavy up top is when you first pull away at the servo. So many little features I love, like the usb/c charger factory, the adjustable screen, little marks on the handlebars so you can see what line to adjust to if you like to change positions for long road/off road stints, the built in ECU Sensors/GPS which gives you details every ride on your CFMoto app for lean angle/speed/fuel etc, sensors that tell you when someone bumps the bike and even a geofenceing for theft prevention. I found the factory suspension setting a little hard too, but I'm only 5'9 and 62kgs. Was going to wait till 1000 kms before changing any suspension though. Most of my feelings stacks up with Solids review. Definitely recommend making sure all system updates are done and adjusting your throttle cable as soon as you get home to improve throttle control. Still can be a little bummbly doing tight slow work with no clutch modulation or throttle use. Easier to find N from 2nd for the first 800ish kms. Only gripes I have which is specifically personal is the handle bars are quite wide endgrip to endgrip (800mm) compared to my dads DL650 which is (750mm) as well as not being able to adjust the gear shifter/rear brake pedals as low as I'd like out of the box.
I find mine really stable and very nifty once moving, but I find it a little bit 'tottery' just as you come to a stop and put your foot down. I don't have long legs so will probably drop the rear suspension linkage to the lower setting. Just done 1100 Kms and first service over. Yeah, I will be softening the suspension as I agree, it is a bit harsh. I'm glad you mentioned the bar width. I find them a whisker too wide as well. Stunning bike and when the weather clears up I'm going to give that hooligan motor some beans. Safe riding.
Try folding your mirrors in for this stuff. I just bought one too and am keen to get the first 1000km up so I can let loose a bit. Ordered crash bars but think Bark busters might be a worthy investment too
My experience with no crash bars. I think you are right, sturdier frames on the hand-guards would be an improvement. Mine has fallen over twice, (once each side) on the first few rides. The first, I accidentally knocked the bike into gear as I dismounted, and it jumped off the side-stand. The second time, from overbalancing on uneven ground when I didn't notice a hole when I put my foot down as I stopped. I'm still getting used to the foot-peg position, which I don't think is 'quite right' for me. I don't have long legs. No scratches on the body paint. The bar ends took the hit. Some scratches there, and on the hand guards and ends of the mirrors. It should buff out mostly when I get around to it. Only damage was that the hand guard flexed enough so that the tip of the clutch lever snapped off. (I now have a three finger clutch, which works fine.) (On order) But the hand guard itself bounced back into shape and is OK I just had the first service where they fitted the upper and lower crash bars. Haven't ridden much since, because of the weather, but they look very good. Like you, I am looking forward to getting out there properly now that the run-in period is over. Great bike.
Finally! An off road similar here from where I live with the Motorcycle that I'm planning on purchasing.
Sandy, Rocky, Mud, and Flooded mud pits.
Now that I saw this, I'm confident that this is the one bike I'm looking for. Thank you very much for the video!
Had mine for 2 weeks, still completely factory at this point. Absolutely love it so far and only been on the road for the run in period (at 850kms already). So easy to ride, even on the twisties too. Mostly comfortable to ride all day. Some more adjustments still required on my part. Thought it might be top heavy but its not. Only time I've felt it a little heavy up top is when you first pull away at the servo. So many little features I love, like the usb/c charger factory, the adjustable screen, little marks on the handlebars so you can see what line to adjust to if you like to change positions for long road/off road stints, the built in ECU Sensors/GPS which gives you details every ride on your CFMoto app for lean angle/speed/fuel etc, sensors that tell you when someone bumps the bike and even a geofenceing for theft prevention.
I found the factory suspension setting a little hard too, but I'm only 5'9 and 62kgs. Was going to wait till 1000 kms before changing any suspension though. Most of my feelings stacks up with Solids review. Definitely recommend making sure all system updates are done and adjusting your throttle cable as soon as you get home to improve throttle control. Still can be a little bummbly doing tight slow work with no clutch modulation or throttle use. Easier to find N from 2nd for the first 800ish kms.
Only gripes I have which is specifically personal is the handle bars are quite wide endgrip to endgrip (800mm) compared to my dads DL650 which is (750mm) as well as not being able to adjust the gear shifter/rear brake pedals as low as I'd like out of the box.
I find mine really stable and very nifty once moving, but I find it a little bit 'tottery' just as you come to a stop and put your foot down. I don't have long legs so will probably drop the rear suspension linkage to the lower setting. Just done 1100 Kms and first service over. Yeah, I will be softening the suspension as I agree, it is a bit harsh. I'm glad you mentioned the bar width. I find them a whisker too wide as well.
Stunning bike and when the weather clears up I'm going to give that hooligan motor some beans. Safe riding.
Try folding your mirrors in for this stuff. I just bought one too and am keen to get the first 1000km up so I can let loose a bit. Ordered crash bars but think Bark busters might be a worthy investment too
My experience with no crash bars. I think you are right, sturdier frames on the hand-guards would be an improvement.
Mine has fallen over twice, (once each side) on the first few rides. The first, I accidentally knocked the bike into gear as I dismounted, and it jumped off the side-stand. The second time, from overbalancing on uneven ground when I didn't notice a hole when I put my foot down as I stopped. I'm still getting used to the foot-peg position, which I don't think is 'quite right' for me. I don't have long legs.
No scratches on the body paint. The bar ends took the hit. Some scratches there, and on the hand guards and ends of the mirrors. It should buff out mostly when I get around to it. Only damage was that the hand guard flexed enough so that the tip of the clutch lever snapped off. (I now have a three finger clutch, which works fine.) (On order) But the hand guard itself bounced back into shape and is OK
I just had the first service where they fitted the upper and lower crash bars. Haven't ridden much since, because of the weather, but they look very good. Like you, I am looking forward to getting out there properly now that the run-in period is over. Great bike.
Hi there ! Does the taller windscreen make a noticeable difference ? 🤔
Nice video mate. I gave my crash bars a good testing too only on rocks. Enjoy your ride mate. What tyres are you running?
Tayers?