Chinese language motorbike producer CFMOTO has launched fairly quite a lot of spectacular bikes for the worldwide market in recent times. Within the Asian, European, and Australian markets particularly, fashions just like the NK sequence of bare bikes, in addition to the extra not too long ago launched CL-X neo-retro lineup, have gained numerous reputation.
For the 2023 model-year, CFMOTO is releasing yet one more addition to its neo-retro CL-X vary within the type of the 700 CL-X Journey. Because the identify suggests, it is a retro-style scrambler with a pinch of off-road functionality afforded by taller floor clearance and dual-sport rubber. Aside from that, it is based mostly off the identical platform because the 700 CL-X Heritage.
Powering the 700 CL-X Journey is a 693cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin engine with an output of 70 horsepower and 43 lb-ft of torque. Energy is then despatched to the rear wheel through a chain-driven six-speed handbook transmission. In contrast to its extra premium Sport variant, the Journey misses out on Brembo brakes and adjustable suspension. As a substitute, it is rocking a J.Juan floating disc brake up entrance and a single stable disc on the rear, dual-channel ABS as-standard, after all.
Aside from the taller floor clearance and dual-purpose rubber, the 700 CL-X Journey additionally packs styling cues extra akin to that of an ADV machine. For example, a excessive fender offers off correct retro enduro vibes. There’s additionally a fairly tall windscreen and built-in pannier racks that are stylized to characteristic the model’s CL-X emblem. General, the CL-X is a quite hefty machine, tipping the scales at 203 kilograms with its 13-liter gas tank topped up. That mentioned, do not anticipate to be shredding technical singletracks or touchdown large jumps with this scrambler.
As for pricing and availability, CFMOTO has launched the 700 CL-X Journey within the European marketplace for a retail value of seven,590 Euros, or roughly $8,194 USD. The bike is predicted to go on sale both within the first or second quarter of 2023, though CFMOTO has but to announce the bike’s actual availability.
