Time for a first double-header! After editing my ‘Bite Test’ on the 250NK, I realized that the video was too short for a weekly episode. Then I realized that I also have an equally short video, from the same brand too! And that would be the much bigger 650NK. Then it struck me, I might as well combine the two in one video! Yay!
Not many people outside Asia may know, but CFMoto is one of the biggest Chinese motorcycles in the world. Other than Zongshen (CSC), QianJiang (Benelli/SSR), Loncin (Voge), Zontes, Lifan, & Motrac; CFMoto is one of the front-runners in the industry.
CFMoto captivated me when I landed in the Philippines and piqued my interests greatly. As a US-based Filipino, my curiosity towards the 400NK gravitates me to their test ride booth during the ‘Tiangge.’ Unfortunately, the 400NK wasn’t available but the smaller 250NK and the much more Globally acceptable 650NK.
The 250NK is a mass-market Premium Budget Bike that competes in the 200-300cc class. Available in select markets around the world, I was surprised with it’s KTM-inspired TFT gauge especially for it’s budget-friendly price!
The 650NK on the other hand is in a very tough spot. The 600-700cc class is a very competitive area, let me give you an example: SV650, Z650, MT-07, TNT600i, & CB650R just to name a few, oh boy!
So it seems that CFMoto is primarily aiming for price-conscious audience. But will that be enough to lure customers in to their dealerships? Since its a Chinese-manufactured motorcycle, the negative stigma is still very strong.
But I’m all about the product itself, not where the country is based from, not the political gibberish, and definitely not from the social stigma. My question is: is-this-bike-good? And even for this very short ride, I will still ride these bikes. But what do I think of it?
Event:
– Makina Moto Tiangge 2019
https://www.facebook.com/makinamotoph/
Host Distributor/Dealer:
– Motostrada / CFMoto Philippines
https://www.motostrada.com.ph/
http://www.cfmoto.ph/
https://www.facebook.com/MotostradaOfficial/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCFMotoPH/
@MotostradaOfficial
@OfficialCFMotoPH
Host Manufacturer:
– CFMoto Motorcycles
https://global.cfmoto.com/MOTORCYCLES
Distributor (USA):
– CFMoto USA (ATVs only)
https://cfmotousa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CFMOTOOfficial/
@CFMOTOOfficial
Dealer (PHI):
– Motorcycle City (Nationwide)
http://www.motorcyclecity.com.ph/
https://www.facebook.com/officialmotorcyclecity/
@officialmotorcyclecity