Agree with you with the "rumors" things...I will for sure give you the feedback and hopefully we could drive together one day so you could also have a try by yourself.
I was about to purchase the CFmoto last year but finally decided to go for the YBR250 since it's reliable and easier for daily commuting. As a matter of fact I will keep my YBR for daily usage and from time to time riding the Benelli. Anyway times shows that the CFmoto is not aging very well and that the material quality is very poor...Nevertheless it's for sure too early to judge the Benelli and I'm not expecting to compete with an imported one but want to give a try.
I just ordered a pair of Bridgestone Battlax tires in order to maximize the link between the bike and the road...haha