Cfmoto 250cl-c Review

Used Buyer Review

Look, the 250CL-C is a Chinese-built retro scrambler that punches above its price bracket aesthetically — it genuinely looks the part. The wire wheels, upswept pipes and round headlight fool people at a glance. Mechanically it's straightforward enough: single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, no fancy electronics to worry about. Used examples around 2-3 years old are dirt cheap and parts availability has improved dramatically since CFMOTO expanded their dealer network. Just check the chain, sprockets and brake pads hard before buying — budget owners skip maintenance on these. The honest truth? It's slow, making around 18-20bhp, and the suspension is agricultural at both ends. Highway riding above 70mph gets buzzy and wearing. But for city commuting, weekend blasts on B-roads and learning throttle discipline, it's genuinely decent. The fit and finish has improved year-on-year, and the 2022-onwards examples feel noticeably tighter than early bikes. Don't expect Kawasaki W800 quality — expect solid transportation with genuine charm at a fraction of the price.