CF-Moto 800 MT versus Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

CF-Moto 800 MT

Adventure

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT

Adventure

What can the adventure bike price-performance hit from China do?

CF Moto accelerates. With the 800 MT, the Chinese now also want to gain a foothold in the field of popular adventure bikes in Europe. We have been able to test the CF Moto 800 MT Touring extensively and describe our impressions here.... weiter

CF MOTO 800 MT im Test

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Insider tip for all days

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Suzuki V-Strom 1050

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

RRP 9.899 €

RRP 14.600 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

complete equipment
sovereign appearance
good components
high-quality workmanship
High seating comfort for driver and front passenger

Pros:

Comfort
Precision
Engine identical to everyday traffic jams
Passage

Cons:

Motor mapping issues
QuickShifter with room for improvement
Adjustment change on the shock absorber complex

Cons:

Display
Weight

Dimensions & Weight

Length : 2.234 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 231 kg

Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length : 2.265 mm Height : 1.465 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 247 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Two-cylinder in-line engine, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: V2 4-stroke 90 degrees 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 91 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 408 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel bridge frame, motor semi-load-bearing (steel)

Front suspension:
KYB's fully adjustable 43 USD fork

Rear suspension:
fully adjustable KYB strut
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double discDouble disc, four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The CF Moto 800 MT enriches the adventure bike segment with a motorcycle that is particularly interesting in terms of price. The equipment is great and CF Moto uses proven components from J. Juan, KTM, Acront and Kayaba. Not a bad recipe, but the Chinese are messing up when it comes to tuning the engine and QuickShifter. However, we assume that this shortcoming can be fixed by software update - and then the MT800 is a really attractive offer!

Many thanks to the CF-MOTO dealer "Powersport Nord" from Pinneberg, who kindly provided us with the machine for this test. You can also test ride the 800 MT there, but please make an appointment beforehand - just call: Tel. 04101-590 575. Greetings to Jörg and Vivian!

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Again, the thought arises: Why do so few people know this bike? Suzuki itself is holding back on the market with novelties, which can be clearly seen in its market shares. Too bad, really a pity. You can, because this mid-range adventure bike clearly shows that the Japanese can create a really good bike, which has its own character.

So off to the test drive. Example ice here: Miner and sons in Tornesch have provided us with the test bike.

Doesn't have to be yellow.