CFMoto’s CLX Motorcycles are changing the way riders think about Chinese-built bikes, as the company produces affordable models with some fun perks.
Take one look at the eye-catching 700CL-X Sport motorcycle, and you might wonder how you’re just finding out about it. With a 693cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine offering a hearty 74 hp and 50.2-lb-ft of torque, this bike is comparable engine-wise with a Kawasaki Ninja Z650, if you know the difference between a V-twin and a parallel-twin motorcycle engine. The 700CL-X also comes equipped with Brembo brakes, a KYB suspension, and attractive styling. So, why are riding enthusiasts just discovering this model now, and what company manufactures the 700CL-X?
The company behind the 700CL-X is CFMoto, which has made a name for itself in the ATV, Side x Side, and engine markets. One of the challenges this company faces regarding motorcycles is that it’s located in Hangzhou, China, but the U.S. division, CFMoto USA, which is based in the « land of 10,000 lakes » (Minnesota), is working to change the negative stereotypes around Chinese-made motorcycles. In fact, since 2022, CFMoto has released 10 different models to American riders that are meant to offer features similar to their competitors but at a much lower price point.
