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CFMOTO 650NK LAMS $7790 Rideaway (Save $500) @ CFMOTO Motorcycle Dealers

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CFMOTO 650NK LAMS $7790 Rideaway (Save $500) @ CFMOTO Motorcycle Dealers
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ugulgif on 26/07/2023 - 21:10 cfmoto.com.au (895 clicks)

CFMOTO is running a Shake Off Winter Sale across most of their models.

$7790 rideaway for one of the most powerful learner-approved bikes looks like a good deal.
Some specs below:
* Engine type: Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC, eight-valve, four-stroke parallel-twin
* Capacity: 649.3cc
* Maximum power: 55.7hp (41.5kW) at 9500rpm (LAMS restricted)
* Maximum torque: 62Nm at 7000rpm
* Front suspension: KYB telescopic fork
* Rear suspension: Extruded steel swingarm with tubular steel bracing, cantilever KYB monoshock
* Front brake: Twin 300mm discs with twin-piston calipers
* Rear brake: 240mm disc with single-piston caliper
* ABS: Continental
* Warranty: 3 Years

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  • hopper on 26/07/2023 - 21:12

    Any cruiser around that price?

    • ugulgif on 26/07/2023 - 21:21

      Perhaps one of the 700CL-X models, though they're not LAMS.

    • ATangk on 26/07/2023 - 21:55
      +1

      I see Kawasaki has listed their eliminator 2024 on their website. Not available yet and it will be a new model so I expect it to be close to 9k, or just a slight premium over the ninja 400.
      https://www.kawasaki.com.au/en-au/motorcycle/eliminator/stre…

      • kevlam3 on 27/07/2023 - 01:05

        Oh wow the Eliminator is coming back!? Had great fun riding the old VN250 as the first bike with the v twin. Looks like a much bigger bike than it is.

  • bob98 on 26/07/2023 - 21:19
    +7

    I own a 23 cfmoto 1000 uforce, honestly the biggest piece of shit I’ve ever owned currently in talks with the acl about claiming a refund under lemon law.

    • ugulgif on 26/07/2023 - 21:25
      +1

      Woah that's unfortuate, hope you get the refund sorted out soon.
      I don't know much about UTVs, but seems like reviews are general good regarding their motorcycles.

      • bob98 on 27/07/2023 - 07:16

        thanks mate I hope so too. the general talk of cf moto Sxs is they are great and reliable but the clutch is horrible. I've sadly got a genuine lemon and refuse to have it repaired anymore. It got to the point where they either refund me or ill park the piece of shit out the front of their dealership with a big do not buy these LEMONS sigh on it

    • vash5 on 27/07/2023 - 03:56
      +1

      That sucks man!!

      I was going to make a point about repair and reliability about the brand but your comment says it all.

      Glad you shared 👍

      • bob98 on 27/07/2023 - 07:11

        yeah, it's upsetting as the dealers have been out 8 times now. last being yesterday and he said he doesn't know what to do anymore They've tried everything and it's just been problem after problem after problem. My father and I like the machine, besides all the problems it comes with. we should've stayed with Kubota or gone for a Can-am but the cf moto had the same if not more features for cheaper. Here's my review/experience so far im yet to be contacted directly by cf moto and I've sent a few solid emails. so my only option was the ACL

        https://www.productreview.com.au/reviews/cc0a5703-fefc-5813-…

  • BuyoTheCat on 26/07/2023 - 21:31

    parallel twin engine….

    • brocky2006 on 26/07/2023 - 21:48
      +2

      Yeah. Basically the same as any 650 lams that isn't a single

    • tonyjzx on 26/07/2023 - 21:48

      allegedly licensed kawasaki 650

    • Nedward on 15/09/2023 - 09:49

      parallel twin is standard, what did you expect?

  • ATangk on 26/07/2023 - 21:51
    +8

    If you want trouble free motorcycling, highly recommend any Japanese brand. Parts will be much more accessible (either from manufacturer, or from scrapyard). Second hand 650 class bikes can be had for this price.

    • Zaddo on 26/07/2023 - 22:08
      +8

      +1 Why would you buy Chinese questionable quality when for a few bucks more you can get a quality Jap bike.

      • tonyjzx on 26/07/2023 - 22:35
        +1

        Kawasaki Z650 (LAMS) (MY22)
        $12,339 Rideaway

        Honda CB650R 2023
        $12,898.00 · Rideaway

        Suzuki SV650 Learner Approved 2023
        $11,490.00 GST RIDE AWAY

        Yamaha MT-07LA MY23
        $ 13,549.00 INC GST RIDE AWAY PRICE

        make up your own mind… you dont have to go 650 but this is like for like

        the Honda 500s are around $10k

        • edrift on 27/07/2023 - 07:13
          +8

          I would recommend buying a slightly used bike of any of those models instead of the cfmoto.

  • valkeris on 26/07/2023 - 21:58
    +1

    I own a cfmoto 800mt, can't comment on the 650NK but for my 2 cents if you are looking at the brand.
    CFMOTO are the Licenced manufacturer for all KTM models now and most of the CFMoto bikes are made on the same factory floor.
    I can't talk to the 650 engine but the 790cc engine in my bike is same at the KTM790 and so far I am very happy after nearly 10months and 7,000km.
    One guy in Perth just clocked 80,000km on his after 18months of ownership and I still happy with his purchase.
    Bang for buck with these bikes is outstanding.

    • dukeGR4 on 26/07/2023 - 22:24
      +1

      and yet people are still disregarding it because it's Chinese…

      • tonyjzx on 26/07/2023 - 22:38

        they are chinese but at this point its got so much foreign dna in it that its a mess

        the gfx is german, kyb susp. brembo lite brakes, efi emissions pack is bosch etc

        i mean if you can afford a z900 or something italian, go for it but its slim pickings under $10

        • edrift on 27/07/2023 - 07:11

          But most of the bike is still Chinese.

          The kyb suspension was decent. Arguably better than my mt09 now.
          The jjuan/Brembo brakes were decent.
          The Continental abs brakes worked well.

          The Chinese tyres were pretty shit.
          The the headlight was terrible.

          You can't just slap a few quality parts in a bike. It all needs to be good.

          • valkeris on 27/07/2023 - 09:34

            @edrift: The headlight on mine 800mt is great. The spotlights that come standard light up my dark road without a problem for 400m.

      • bob98 on 27/07/2023 - 07:05
        +2

        i own a chinese ute and i still think cf moto is shit

    • tonyjzx on 26/07/2023 - 22:41

      people are just going to say that KTM are all shit because theyre made in china…

    • JMxoxo on 27/07/2023 - 19:53
      +1

      I own an 800MT also and have put 10.5k km on it since Feb.

      Has not missed a beat in all sorts of weather, rain, hail or shine. And I do certainly abuse it out n about.

      More reliable than my old Aprilia and Suzuki, despite what these comments would tell you lol.
      It does vary massively in the model you buy etc from what manufacturer.

      But the 800MT is more of a rebadged 790 Adventure.

  • shroomish on 26/07/2023 - 22:17
    +2

    Buy japanese all day

  • purelysam on 26/07/2023 - 23:03
    +9

    Avoid like the plague. If you have your learners get a second hand ninja 300 that will be forever reliable. If you buy one of these bikes you won't be able to sell it, even though you want to get rid of it.

    • Tamagotchi Breeder on 27/07/2023 - 08:17
      +6

      Completely agreed, resale non-existent and known reliability issues, would avoid.

    • squattington on 27/07/2023 - 13:23
      +1

      +1 again on the ninja 300. Put 40,000km on mine before selling it and had no doubts it'd go for another 40,0000.

      Kawasaki used the same 250/300cc engine platform for decades, there's a reason why you still see GPX250's on the road.

    • dukeGR4 on 27/07/2023 - 15:18
      +1

      please do not abuse the neg button. It is still a deal after all even though you may not like the brand.

      • purelysam on 27/07/2023 - 21:39

        It's not a deal though - if you want a deal pick one up for 3k on gumtree because the lister has had it up for 2 years with no offers then spend another 5 repairing it.

        • dukeGR4 on 27/07/2023 - 23:04
          -1

          It is a deal because it is still cheaper than RRP. Whether it is a good value proposition is best judged by the buyer.

          You've been on this website for seven years, you know what upvotes and downvotes are for and no one needs to remind you how they work tbh.

  • kizzaaa on 26/07/2023 - 23:14
    -1

    I've had two CFMOTOs motorcycles (2021 and a 2023 model) and I've been happy with them. The ride quality of the 2021 300SR was average, but the 2023 450SR is very comparable to an equivalent Japanese bike with decent ride quality. Great value for money when you compare what's in the market.

    For anyone concerned about parts availability, in my experience, CFMOTO parts have arrived faster than Honda and Suzuki. CFMOTO bikes and parts are distributed by Mojo Motorcycles out of Melbourne and they're a mature operation now.

    Not sure about the quality of CFMOTO ATV/UTVs, but there's often complaints about them on social media. However, their LAMS motorbikes 2020+ seem alright.

    • maxwellian on 27/07/2023 - 07:17
      +1

      The fact that you had to shop for parts for 0-2 year old bikes says enough.

      • WasBargain on 27/07/2023 - 08:34

        Bingo! This reaked of shilling.

      • valkeris on 27/07/2023 - 09:36
        +1

        How do you service a bike otherwise with out parts?
        He could have done 30,000 km in that time, needed new brakes, chain, clutch, fluids, filters etc. All reasonable.

        • tonyjzx on 27/07/2023 - 14:13

          you're arguing about the definition of 'parts'… if you need a new starter motor then that's unusual

          but if its consumable 'parts' like rotors clutch etc. then that is normal

          even so there's many cars and bikes that will chew up stuff that it shouldnt

          i've had cars from the likes of toyota nissan mercedes vag that needed 'parts' in the first 2 -3 yrs where you couldnt get them except thru a dealer… usually expensive

          once past 3yrs you could get whatever thru repco supacheat etc.

  • edrift on 27/07/2023 - 06:57
    +4

    I bought a 2017 cfmoto 650nk brand new back in the day.

    I got rid of it a couple weeks ago.

    Back then it seemed like good value at $6500 ride away for one of the most powerful lams bikes available.

    It had issues from day one.

    On the first ride home from the dealer it was leaking oil from a faulty oil pressure switch.
    Within about a year the gear indicator stopped working properly. It would show you being in the incorrect gear.
    Shortly after it would randomly cut off the engine while cruising on the freeway. This was due to a faulty tip over switch.

    The paint quality was rice paper thin and paint wore through the rear sets in months.
    Mirror stems started to rust for no reason.
    Rubbers degraded after only a couple years

    For anyone who had the pre 2017 models, the ECU was guaranteed to fail regardless of how few KMs you had done on the bike (e.g failing in as few as 4000km)

    Honestly I'd recommend buying a Honda or Yamaha used bike instead

  • Cucumber123 on 27/07/2023 - 07:08
    +8

    If you need a LAMS bike, just buy something used and Japanese.

    You will drop it at some point while learning, and a few more scratches on your Honda won’t hurt the resale value much when you’re ready to buy a non-LAMS bike.
    A CFMOTO on the other hand will have shocking resale value even if it looks pristine (and happens to still be running).

  • WasBargain on 27/07/2023 - 08:43
    +3

    As most people have said here, just go Japanese.. (coming from a Chinaman)

    If you can't afford Japanese, even a Korean Hyosung would be more reliable..

    Or you can get the non-original cheap, fake Ducati's that came out of Taiwan. Everyone's favourite garbage, the Megelli.

    • m0tyrider on 27/07/2023 - 14:57

      Didn't know Megelli was a ducati knock off

      • WasBargain on 27/07/2023 - 15:14

        It isn't.. 😅 I just tried to spaghetti some words before it to hint at the ridiculous claim. I mean, for 2010 times, it kinda looked like a cheap, small-form Ducati. Well, from a distance.. 🤣 Once you get within arms reach you see how disgusting the whole build it.

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