CFMOTO 675NK
Man, this bike’s styling really grabbed me the second I saw it. The CFMOTO 675NK looks sharp – an aggressive streetfighter stance with a modern LED headlight and a trippy animated taillight that “wipes” on when you lock or unlock. It’s not tiny; the steel-frame, naked layout actually fills the lane. But sliding up on that 810mm seat, with those wide upright handlebars, makes it feel approachable. The colors pop (I took it out in glacier white), and people were already turning heads. It honestly looks way more expensive than it is – clean lines, chunky aluminium swingarm, that under-slung exhaust gives it a bit of an edge. I’ll admit, I was kinda surprised by how premium it all felt.
Once I twisted the key, that 675cc triple woke up with a low rumble. The sound is the real deal – a deep burble with some sweet crackles on the overrun. Riding it around town, I noticed the power delivery is really friendly and torquey. It pulls strongly from down low – as soon as you’re above idle it’s moving off smooth. But when you really get on it, around 7–9k RPM or so, it bites hard and the revs climb eagerly to about 11K. There’s about 90 horsepower (94 hp in some markets), which isn’t bonkers by super-sport standards, but for a naked roadster it feels lively. Overtaking on the highway was no issue – I could easily wind to midrange and I’d have enough grunt to pass trucks without drama.
Shifting gears with the stock quickshifter was pretty cool – clutchless upshifts hit smooth every time. Downshifts are manual since it doesn’t blip the throttle for you (no auto-blipper), but that’s common on bikes at this price. The six-speed gearbox is light and precise, and it even has a slipper clutch so hard braking doesn’t jerk you. One little thing I noticed: the throttle has a tiny bit of slack before it bites, but honestly after a day riding it I hardly minded. The ride itself was really … I dunno, playful. Because the frame geometry is pretty steep and the bike is only about 189kg (wet), it feels nimble. I was flicking it through corners like crazy – it literally seemed to read my mind on which way I wanted to go next. Even on a twisty backroad, I was darting it from lean to lean and it responded instantly.
And the brakes on this thing are pretty stout. Dual 300mm front discs with radially-mounted 4-piston calipers (J.Juan brand) mean that little flick of the lever hauled me down faster than I expected. Super strong feel, and not mushy at all. Combined with the light weight, it gave me a ton of confidence hitting the brakes into a corner. I did notice the standard tires (they’re Chinese-brand CSTs) got a bit sketchy if I pushed too hard mid-corner on a wet patch, so on a track day I’d think about swapping them. But on regular pavement they held grip well enough.
Comfort-wise, it’s a solid middle ground. The seat is firm but well-shaped (typical sports-bike flat tail), and the riding position is fairly upright thanks to those high bars. My back didn’t start screaming after an hour ride – which is nice for a naked bike. You won’t be as crammed as on a supersport; in fact, I could ride through city traffic or hit a highway at 75–80 mph and feel okay.
The windblast is noticeable (it’s a naked, after all) but my chest had a decent if not perfect feel from the bars. The footpegs are set a bit high and rearward, which gives a sporty knee angle. If you’re tall, your knees will be quite bent in turns, but for me it wasn’t unbearable. Pillion comfort… eh, don’t plan on being a great two-up machine. The seat for a passenger is high and narrow with no grab rails, so I’d say it’s pretty much solo rider territory. My friend tried hopping on back for a minute and almost slid forward (and complained of bent knees), so yeah, not CFMOTO’s priority here.
The tech and gadgets on the NK totally caught me off guard for the price. The dash is a 5″ TFT color screen that’s crisp and actually curved to wrap around your line of sight. It’s bright in daylight too. Best part: it does smartphone mirroring – I synced my phone via Bluetooth and it can run Google Maps on the dash (they call it MotoPlay). So I had live directions on the screen on our test ride which was actually pretty slick. You also get the CFMOTO Ride app that connects via Bluetooth, lets you check tire pressures (yep, there’s a built-in sensor set), battery voltage, and toggle settings like the two-stage traction control.
CFMOTO 675NK, Traction can be on or off (there’s no lean-angle mode since the throttle is cable, not ride-by-wire), but on slippery roads I liked having the option. The bike has cornering ABS too (a Bosch 9.1 system), which I’m not sure I really needed to test, but it’s there under the fender so it doesn’t look clunky. Standard stuff like a fuel gauge, clock, and twin trip meters are on the screen too. Oh, and there are USB ports (Type-A and USB-C) under the seat so you can charge your phone. For lights, both the headlight and taillight are full LED – that taillight animation (turns on/off like a falling pixel) is goofy but kinda neat.
CFMOTO 675NK, Riding it in everyday life, it’s pretty user-friendly. Around town I barely had to wring it out – the midrange torque meant I could stay in 3rd or 4th gear rolling along nice and calm, which is surprisingly fun for stop-and-go traffic. Filtering through cars was easy because the bars are wide and the bike feels narrow-ish. On the highway, cruising at a steady 70mph was actually quite comfy. The engine hum at those speeds is low enough that it’s not obnoxiously loud, and I still had reserves if I needed to pass someone quickly. Fuel range should be decent too since the tank is 15L (the same as their 675 SR sports bike). They haven’t given exact mpg figures, but I’d guess you could easily do 150+ miles on a tank with some conservative riding.
And now, the CFMOTO 675NK price. This is the part that floors you. The CFMOTO 675NK comes in around £6,200 in the UK (or roughly €7,000 in Europe, about $11,000 AUD down under, and I hear similar USD pricing is coming). For that money, it’s pretty much absurd what you get. A sporty triple-cylinder engine, full-size color TFT, quickshifter, slipper clutch, top-notch brake setup, traction control, modern lights – the list goes on – and it undercuts most Japanese/European rivals.
Think about it: a Kawasaki Z650 or Yamaha MT-07 costs more and has a twin with way less oomph. Even Honda’s Hornet 750 (CB750) was pricier for a bike that had less go. Sure, it’s a “Chinese” bike, and some people might raise an eyebrow at that. But honestly, CFMOTO has really leveled up their build quality. This NK feels solid, and they back it with a 4-year warranty in Europe (plus free roadside assistance for years if serviced at a dealer!).
Is it worth it? If you’re after bang for buck, absolutely. You might lose a few resale bucks if you trade it in later (time will tell), but if you plan to own it and ride it, you just got yourself a fun little rocket for way less cash. It won’t be as legendary as a Triumph triple or Ducati in terms of pedigree, but it will do everything they do, mostly. Riding the CFMOTO 675NK, I kept thinking “this feels like a baby MT-09,” and I wasn’t kidding. It’s got that punch and balance. The only real downsides I found: the stock tires could be better, and yeah, the throttle response has a tiny snatchiness off-closed (some people say it might get tweaked via ECU update later). Also, swapping mods could be trickier because aftermarket isn’t huge yet (so if you want fancy exhausts or whatnot, options are limited, at least at first).
CFMOTO 675NK, Overall – I loved it. The first time I took a corner a bit hot I grinned ear to ear. You can tell CFMOTO threw a lot of high-end stuff at this bike but kept the price crazy low. It’s playful, easy to ride, and looks like it means business. Riding home, I kept hearing that three-pot burble behind me and thinking “Dang, I just rode a $6k bike and it felt like a million bucks.” If someone asked me, I’d say yeah, it’s worth a look – especially if you want a comfortable, modern naked machine without dumping tons of cash. No, it’s not perfect (none are), but it’s a sleeper hit that’ll turn some heads and save you money.
