Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure vs Kawasaki Versys 650. Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure: ~72 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, ~215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed by manufacturer), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Versys 650: 69 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure
Kawasaki Versys 650
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~72 hp @ 8,750 rpm
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
~68 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed by manufacturer)
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
~215 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; CFMOTO official figures not widely published — treat as best estimate)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto Cl-x 700 Adventure
7.5/10
"Impressive budget adventure bike if dealer support exists nearby."
Pros
+KTM-derived engine, genuinely good
+Attractive retro adventure styling
+Ride modes and traction control
Cons
−Patchy dealer and parts network
−Suspension needs greasing attention
−Resale value still uncertain
Kawasaki Versys 650
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that quietly does everything well."
Pros
+Extremely reliable parallel twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring visual presence
−Wind protection merely adequate
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