CF Moto. If this is your first time heard of it, I am not surprise! CF Moto is a China company that focused on Motorcycle Export. They are expert on it. Some of they well-known bike are CF Moto 650NK and 650 TR. The 650 NK is really close to Kawasaki ER6N, and has 80% looks of Benelli TNT 600 headlamp.
The 650 TR
650 NK (Credit to Marcin)
CF Moto is one of few 600cc bikes in Malaysia that you can get in very cheap price. But, the question is, it this China bike reliable? Well, from the expert review on Youtube, this bike is using Ducati ECU, and using Kayata suspension, which is one of the best suspension in the world. Its a money worth bike!
From the owner review, they are satisfied with this bike, especially when it comes with affordable price. These are the list of top problems/complains from the user:
- The fuel float isn’t very accurate and probably needs addressing. The gauge on the LCD Instruments measures the fuel in 11 bars, but it jumps up and down by about three bars at a time.
- Parallel twin engines tend to buzz a fair bit at high revs and this is no different. It isn’t annoying and doesn’t make your hands tingle, but it does blur the image in the mirrors. You can’t tell if you are being followed by an ambulance or an ice-cream van! The wing mirror housings are good quality, but the mirror needs improved isolation.
- The indicator switch is flimsy and doesn’t always trigger. Every time you use it, you have to look down and check that it has actuated or cancelled.
- On a long haul, the hard seat becomes a bit of a pain. At least it’s flat and there aren’t supports that dig into your backside. Maybe a thicker or better-quality foam would help.
- On bumpy roads the suspension is a bit choppy and lacks the subtlety to take the sting out of sudden bumps.
Seems not a major problem to me, but if you wish to avoid these problems, I may suggest you to take Kawasaki ER6N instead. Tey have almost same design but Kawasaki ER6N is twice expensive than 650NK. How about spec? Again, almost same as Kawasaki ER6N. So have a look:
| Engine Type | Twin Cylinders, 8 Valve, 4 Stroke, DOHC w/balance shaft |
| Cylinder | Nickel-based Silicon Carbide (plated ceramic cylinder) |
| Engine Displacement | 649.3 cc |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.27 x 2.36 in (83 x 60 mm) |
| Max Power Output | 60.35 HP (45 kw) @ 9000 RPM |
| Max Torque | 41 lb-ft (56 Nm) @ 7000 RPM |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | Gear Six-Speed, International Profile, Sprocket Output |
| Lubrication | Pressure & Splash |
| Wheels (front) | 3.50 × 17 MT |
| Wheels (rear) | 4.50 × 17 MT |
| Tires (front) | 120 x 70 R |
| Tires (rear) | 160 x 60 R |
| Suspension (front) | Spring, Telescopic Hydraulic (dual damper) |
| Suspension (rear) | Spring, Oil and Gas Hybrid (single damper) |
| Brakes (front) | Hydraulic Double Disc 300 mm |
| Brakes (rear) | Hydraulic Single Disc 220 mm |
| Length | 83.46 in (2120 mm) |
| Width | 29.52 in (760 mm) |
| Height | 43.31 in (1100 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.71 in (1451 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.3 in (795 mm) From Footrest |
| Ground Clearance | 5.91 in (150 mm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 gallons (17 L) |
| Dry Weight | 418.88 lbs (190 kg) |
| Complete Weight | 447.54 lbs (203 kg) |
| Top Speed | 112 mph (180 kph) |
| Fuel Tank Lock | Standard |
| Color Options | Red, Flat Black, Pearl White, Yellow Racing |
So, now you know your stuff. This bike has long term reliability. China bikes are not like they used to be. It has improved in many many aspect. So, you can count on one if you purchase this 650cc beast for yourself!
