Do I REGRET Buying My CFMoto 700CL-X 2 Months Later??

The CFMoto 700CL-X has proven to be a VERY polarizing bike. Some of you have absolutely loved it, and some you have been pretty vocal about your hatred towards the brand and how I'll end up regretting my purchase sooner rather than later.

So...2 months and ~600 miles later...do I actually REGRET buying the 700CL-X, or has it turned out to be as awesome as I'd hoped?? And more importantly, should YOU buy one? Ya gotta watch to find out!

0:00 Intro To 700CLX 2 Month Review

700CLX Likes-
1:55 Biggest Pro
3:44 Second Pro
5:21 Third Pro

700CLX Dislikes-
7:58 Biggest Con
15:58 Second Con
19:29 Third Con

Wrap Up-
21:30 Do I REGRET Buying My CFMoto 700CLX?

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[staryjanek]

In the old days, here in the UK, we always pulled in the clutch lever when starting a bike with the old Brit bikes. And 40 yrs later, it's still my habit no matter what bike I ride. :)

[screaching-Chris]

There is a fix for the gear indicator problem, take off the front sprocket cover you will see the gear sensor, undo the black electrical tape to expose the connectors unplug them undo the sensor (14mm) remove the washer and screw it back in reconnect wires new electrical tape and bolt sprocket cover back on, and enjoy

[Focal_Paradox]

You might not regret buying the bike, but the guy who paid $6800 for it and then could only sell it for $2500, I bet he regretted buying it.

[MrGreenwolfie]

The people who hate CFmoto are the same people who would cream their pants if the logo said honda or kawasaki.

[JasonRidesmoto]

Chase said it well about CFMOTO... they're about 85-90% the quality of the proven Japanese brands. And you get a discount to offset that difference. 2nd year with my CFMOTO Ibex 800T and I love it.

[KomotoVlogs]

Perfect review!! I have an absolute 50/50 love/hate relationship with this thing. I’ll try and get my video on it finished this week!

[ddorko]

I picked up a 2023 for $6k otd with 1mile back in March. I have around 4500 miles on it now. The 2023 and up has three rider modes. They added off-road mode in which you can turn off rear ABS as well as adding a button to turn off traction control in any rider mode. I haven't had the gear indicator/cruise issue yet. Seems to be a bigger problem with the first gen models. I really really have enjoyed the bike so far through daily commuting and lots of hard twisties riding out here on the California coast. I had my bikes suspension setup by a professional suspension tuner for my weight and riding style and it has made the bike feel even better.

[JimmySnakes]

I have the CF Moto 800NK, I love it, it rips. I wanted a KTM Duke but better looking so I got the best of both worlds.

[chrismorin]

Glad you brought up the kickstand because the same happened to me. I got mine on model yr close out for 5k brand new. The lurchy throttle is kind of an issue with me also. Great review keep up the good work!! Made me a subscriber!!

[abovewongart]

I'm about to buy one ❤ ty for reviewing it

[TommyTucker]

Ive been riding for 46 years and I have a 450NK and I love it, I'm at the age where I need a smaller bike now that I'm heading towards the fuc**d stage of life but I want to keep riding, It"s light and easy to ride, perfect for me

[jonesy]

Hmmm Burch mentioned the FTR again. Is anyone else suspecting one in the near future? ;)

[dearbulls]

You should get the sport model in new, and you'll be as happy as I am. It did have an ABS issue, and CFmoto recalled it, and it's been fine ever since.
I've never had the gearing issue you have, which could be the reason yours is only 2500. Neutral sometimes might have issue especially when it runs hot. But It's still way better than the Harley or Yamaha cruisers we've had.
Talking about support, CFMOTO is the only Chinese motorcycle manufacturer entering the US as a company itself. It'd be great if you can find an authorized CFmoto dealer in your area. Mine did my recall and it's been pleasure experience.
CFmoto had been making BIG name in the ATV and UTV world for years. Their motorcycle is fairly new, and I had to say they are not the no.1 quality even in China, but given their reputation in the ATV world, they would catch up soon especially when they got more KTM stuff in. QJ made better motor and they collaborate with Harley, but we do not have them in the US yet.

[ncbinline]

I have a 2023 I bought in September of last season. I have over 5k miles on the clock and have had no issues. The bike starts and runs flawlessly, and gives me confidence it will easily pull 25k without needing anything besides routine maintenance. The fit and finish continues to impress me. That being said, the kickstand lean angle is a VERY real problem and frustratingly simple design flaw.

[davidbreckterfield]

@Lifeofbirch ive purchased the 700clx about a year ago now. The gear Shifter messing with the indicator is a faulty Gear shift sensor. I almost sold mine back to the dealer cause it almost threw me off on the freeway cause the cruise control got confused. i had to record a video to show the dealer cause they didn't believe me. it will get worse if you leave it be. please replace it before yours decides to try and buck you off.

[bikerbeliever]

I think the clx 700 is a great looking bike. And it has cruise control and its competitors dont. Its a cheap sporty bike and fun. Ypu can get these dirt cheap like under $4k new the carry over models right now. That is a steal. CFMOTO is a legit contender in the bike world now imo. They are really making strives. Are they perfect no, but they are good and especially foe the price.

[TheFirstCause]

I wanted this bike a lot. It is beautiful. But after reading an endless list of problems many people were having a ditched those plans and got an MT07. I'm interested in an easy going, cruise local touring kind of ride and thought the 700CLX would be better and I think the bike even looks better. I love the seat and it looks more comfy for 2up riding. But the reliability just killed it for me. Went with the MT07 as my first bike (wanted an MT09 and low power mode but could only convince my wife with used MT07 prices). I hope to have a Ducadi Diavel 1260S one day! Anyone with the 700CLX, I hope it is awesome for you!

[Cocytus]

I request a 6 Month Review in the future, primarily focused on anything you had to do with basic maintenance or if any repairs needed to be done and the costs and ease or difficulties. I am curious about the actual Nearly Daily Driven long term dependability.

[ddorko]

I will say that the throttle mapping for the throttle by wire is kinda weird but it seems to be a lot better when you turn the traction control off. I have been looking into the Team MSC and Throttle Punks ecm tunes as they are supposed cure the weird throttle mapping issues as well as 7+hp gains. Throttle Punks also makes a custom high flow intake to go along with their tune. T-Rex Racing makes a crash cage, skid plate and sliders for this bike. Also there are some U.S. mfgs working on exhausts for these.

[markbradshaw]

I kinda consider the CF at early Hyundai stage of their existence. Early Hyundai we're not very good or refined but they were the first car ppl considered outside the know mainstream. CF is the same right now, not great or very refined but are making strides and improving. Will they achieve what Hyundai has? Time will tell but I wouldn't buy one yet.