Like it or not, Chinese motorcycle manufacturers are here, and they’re here to stay. If EICMA 2023 was any indication, Chinese brands are stepping up their game, moving away from bland, soulless commuters and scooters, to more performance-oriented offerings looking to make their presence felt in the mainstream market.
It goes without saying that CFMoto is one of the more respectable brands to come from China. In the US alone, a good chunk of the brand’s models have received generally positive reviews. For example, the 450SS sportbike is touted as a machine that could raise the bar in the beginner segment. Additionally, the Ibex 800, making use of extensive KTM technology, is poised as a potentially potent player in the middleweight ADV segment.
