Description
THE NEXT STEP: POWER TO THE MAX
No trimming the performances edges this time: the 700CL-X is the start of CFMOTO’s entry into the full-powered middleweight ranks! With 73hp (55kW) and 68Nm of linear grunt to play with from the extensively updated powerplant, you won’t be left wanting in any situation – even if there’s a pillion perched on the back.
SLIPPER CLUTCH TAKES CARE OF ANY SURPRISES
With an increase in performance the excitement can build, but the 700CL-X Heritage helps to smooth the edges with a slipper clutch – designed to ward off any over engine revs and rear wheel hopping on aggressive down changes.
A TOUCH OF CLASS
The ‘Heritage’ moniker has real meaning: the 700CL-X Heritage has beautiful aesthetics and lovely retro touches such as the round headlight. And the aluminium tank-wrapping side plates complete a watershed styling package.
STRESS-FREE ONE-TOUCH CRUISE CONTROL
Leave the irritating speed differentials to someone else: with one-touch cruise control – a new addition to the CFMOTO electronic arsenal – just set your speed and let the 700CL-X Heritage do the rest. Cruise control is a rarity in the middleweight road bike ranks, so you’re ahead of the pack straight away.
SELF-ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT
The ‘smarts’ in headlights these days has gone to another level and, as well as delivering a great field and depth of vision in low- and high-beam, the 700CL-X has an adaptive headlight that automatically adjusts to ambient brightness. Riding through a dark city tunnel? Let the Heritage look after you.
TRIANGLE DELIVERS A GREAT TUNE
Getting the riding ‘triangle’ – the relationship between the handlebars, seat and footpegs – just right is one of motorcycling’s biggest head scratches, but CFMOTO’s engineers have nailed the 700CL-X Heritage equation. The seat height is a low 800mm and, with its high handlebar, the machine promotes a relaxed, upright riding position.
LIGHT AND HUNGRY
Weight is just 196kg with a full tank of fuel, thanks to features such as the aluminium-alloy swingarm. Light equates to host of advantages, including the ability to turn on a dime and hit those apexes with millimetre precision!
SUSPENDED MOTION
Adjustable KYB suspension delivers a comfortable ride in the city, and when the pace – and pressure – builds the finesse and refinement continues. The limits are endless!
ENGINE
Compared to the LAMS-legal 650 range, the 700CL-X ups the ante by an extra 18hp (13kW) and 6Nm. Other technical highlights for the updated powerplant include Bosch fuel-injection, split connecting rods, and forged pistons for strength and reduced weight and inertia.
Slipper clutch helps reduce rear-wheel chatter when downshifting through the free-revving engine.