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.
