The CF Moto 650 MT has been just one of three bikes based on a 650cc engine to come from the Chinese manufacturers in the last number of years. Now this adventure styled touring bike, which very much looks the part, being styled as it is to look tall and robust, is getting a work over for the coming season.
The bike now features a full suite of Bosch electronics. These include the machines ECU or ‘digital brain’. Stopping is done via a set of J.Juan brakes. These in turn are facilitated by a dual channel ABS system. Some of the other benefits of the loom is the bike gives the rider the ability of to select a choice of fuelling modes on the fly.
The latest bike has been styled by the Austrian design team Kiska. And, while looking cool is important, it’s 18 litre fuel tank will, quite literally, get you where you need to be! Making the journey comfortable are a set of upside down front forks which are complimented with an adjustable rear monoshock. There is also the fact that the bike has a separate pillion seat. It sounds simple, but these make two up touring so much more comfortable!
Both styling and mass centralisation benefit from an easy on the ear underslung exhaust. This is while all round the bike there are LED lights fitted. This includes the headlight, the indicators, the brake light as well as the, often overlooked, tail light.
The electrics continue with a full liquid crystal display set of ‘clocks’ or dashboard. All the pertinent information is here with fuel gauge, gear indicator, trip, odometer, speed and the time of day on display.
What the people at CF Moto have done is make a bike that is perfect for a diverse range of both riding experiences as well as rider skill levels. What we really like about it is that it’s a simply fantastic value for money option for the budget conscious rider. Even the panniers come as standard with the CF Moto 650 MT. These are removable and can come off the bike without leaving it looking as if it’s missing something! The bike is built to tour as well as have the odd adventure on. This is a steed that even has an adjustable windscreen, while even it has crash bars included as standard.
Speaking of adventures, these are facilitated by a USB port where one can ‘feed’ a phone or even a sat nav system. That’s if getting lost isn’t part of your adventure requirements!
The bike, along with the rest of the CF Moto range, is available exclusively from Franklin Motorcycles. Franklin are here in Swords on the better side of Dublin. Give any of the team a call on 015385005.
