CFMoto, a Chinese motorcycle brand that has been gaining popularity in Europe, Asia and America, has launched a new model in its adventure touring range: the 700MT. The bike is based on the existing 650MT, but features a larger and more powerful engine, updated styling and improved technology. It is expected to hit the UK dealers in mid-July 2023, with a price tag of £6,699 (~PHP 368k).
CFMoto 700MT Features and Price
The 700MT is powered by a 693cc parallel-twin engine, derived from the Kawasaki ER6 range, that produces 66.1bhp at 6000rpm and 44.3lbft of torque at 7250 rpm. The engine is housed in a chromoly-steel-tube chassis, with a side-mounted monoshock rear shock and a 43mm upside down fork at the front. The suspension offers 140mm and 45mm of travel for the front and rear respectively, making the bike suitable for both on-road and off-road riding.
The bike weighs 218kg and has a seat height of 820mm, extendable to 840mm. It has an 18-liter fuel tank. The brakes are from J.Juan, with a pair of 300mm discs at the front and a single 240mm disc at the rear, equipped with ABS as standard. The wheels are 17-inch, fitted with Pirelli tyres.
It also boasts a five-inch TFT display that shows speed, RPM, fuel level and more. The dash also has Type A and Type B USB plugs to charge and connect your devices. The bike also features a redesigned screen to improve aerodynamics, LED lights for better visibility and a multi-plate wet clutch for smooth power delivery.
The bike is available in two colours: Nebula White and Nebula Black. It competes with other middleweight adventure tourers such as the Suzuki V-Strom 650, the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Yamaha Tracer 7, but offers a lower price and more power than most of them.
CFMoto 700MT Specs
| Specification | CFMoto 700MT |
|---|---|
| Engine | 693cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin |
| Power | 65 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 42 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Frame | Chromoly steel tube |
| Suspension | 43mm USD forks (front), preload and rebound adjustable monoshock (rear) |
| Suspension travel | 140mm (front), 150mm (rear) |
| Brakes | Dual 300mm discs with ABS (front), single 240mm disc with ABS (rear) |
| Wheels | 17-inch cast aluminum |
| Tires | Pirelli Angel GT (120/70-17 front, 160/60-17 rear) |
| Seat height | 820mm / 840mm (adjustable) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 liters |
| Weight | 218 kg (wet) |
| Display | Five-inch TFT with Bluetooth connectivity |
| Lighting | Full LED |
| Colors | Nebula Black, Nebula White |
