CFMoto 650NK sport bike

[bikerdoc]

Look forward to your impressions after the test drive then Doc. How come you're considering this bike? You've already got plenty of power in your stable and a nice commuter.
I'm heading out of Shanghai this weekend, it's a shame, it'd have been nice to meet up.

I'm looking forward to it myself actually, even though I'd planned to head down to Taizhou for the test ride today - this has been postponed until sometime next week.

I've been fairly impressed overall with CFMoto products since my CF250T-F 'Fashion VIP' scoot (Honda Helix) which seems to have a cult following in the USA, which is surprising considering the super size me mentality that generally exists there.

I'm considering the 650NK for a variety of reasons, first and foremost it's two wheels, and I'm a sucker for moto's especially two wheeled engine variety, though I do own one or two with pedals. I'm also fairly happy with what CFMoto are manufacturing of late, and have been pleasantly surprised with the Jetmax maxi, that's not to say it couldn't do with a few changes, some of which CFMoto have taken heed of.

The price for the 650NK is reasonable given the input in engineering and design, and the similarities to the Kwaka ER6N, though one could argue that it's still a Chinese designed and made motorcycle and therefore is inferior (as some Chinese moto fans have done), and actually costs just under an equivalent ER6N does in many overseas markets. One commentator was complaining about the price on motofans.cn arguing that the price compared to the Kwaka which is a proven product from a Japanese manufacturer (ie. better quality and standards etc) so the poster was questioning why CFMoto was pricing on the Chinese domestic market so high!

It's a reasonable capacity motorbike (I really like 1000cc plus) that can be plated legally, with parts that can for now be sourced easily and if the Jetmax is any example then the parts are a steal (very affordable), that I've ordered quite few parts for the Jetmax to keep my own inventory - just in case.

I've to say that I'm also happy to support a CFMoto product having seen their facilities first hand (which I'm aware I've yet to write about and post up photos). I also believe that by supporting CFMoto it will benefit all of us in many different ways, and motorcycling/motorcycles in China and all that entails in general. To be honest I like both the 650NK (rawness, masculine clean lines) and the fully faired RS650 or 650RS (functional, weather protection etc). So I may end up buying both - but this hinges on how I find the ride next week! The police version of the same bike; 650TR was on display at a few motorcycle shows locally see here or at CFMoto-club.

I'm also looking at a TMax too, so I might just buy one of the CFMoto. I also got to get the bikes into the garage (where space is getting a little tight already - and without wifey noticing!

One thing is riding in China, one gets dirty real quick, covered in a layer of dirt even in the mountains I can end up home in the evenings and taking wash find a layer of dirt on the flannel even wearing all the gear and a face mask (complete with paper filter). Having ridden the Fashion and now Jetmax some 60000km between them, I've found have a fairing makes for a more cleaner and more refreshed ride overall as compared with my 1100 Dragstar, even with screen and air deflectors.
Convenience also rates higher with luggage carrying ability thus my bias towards the full fairing RS650. Oh, and having a centre-stand also rates high on my list of road side conveniences.