Cfmoto 700cl-x vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto 700cl-x vs Kawasaki Z900. Cfmoto 700cl-x: 70 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; CFMoto does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto 700cl-x
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
70 hp @ 8,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; CFMoto does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto 700cl-x
7.5/10
"Exceptional bang-for-buck if you're realistic about Chinese brand compromises."
Pros
+KTM-sourced engine is excellent
+Strong value for money
+Attractive, well-proportioned styling
Cons
−Budget switchgear and plastics
−Soft suspension for heavier riders
−Early fuel mapping issues
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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