The Latest Breaking News from CFMoto

This New CFMoto Scooter Is Retro On the Outside, Modern On the Inside

CFMoto has a new commuter scooter called the 150 Aura. It’s a retro-styled machine that’s packing respectable tech and performance.

RideApart · Jul 30, 2025

CFMoto Thinks You Want Insane Retractable Motorcycle Winglets, But Do You?

CFMoto is working on new sportbike winglets that retract when not in use. This raises the question: does anyone really want this?

RideApart · Jul 25, 2025

Here's CFMoto's All-Electric Dirt Bike Way Before You're Supposed to See It

After teasing off-stage an all-electric dirt bike, one so secretive that even folks inside CFMoto didn't know about it, we have more dirt on the brand's upcoming CF-X Stark Varg rival.

RideApart · Jul 11, 2025

KTM To Stop Selling CFMoto Motorcycles In Europe, But Is Bajaj the Reason Why?

Think back, if you can, to early January. Back then, times were extremely uncertain for KTM, and no one quite knew what would come of the mega Austrian brand's struggles. Opinions are naturally wide and varied among any group of people, but generally speaking, no one wants to see an…

RideApart · Apr 23, 2025

Who the Heck Is CFLite Motorcycles and Why Is It So Important?

Let’s talk about CFMoto for a second. What started out in Hangzhou, China in the late ‘80s as a humble manufacturer of engines and parts is now one of the fastest-growing motorcycle brands in the world. These days, they’re not just playing catch-up—they’re competing head-on with the big names. With…

RideApart · Apr 16, 2025

CFMoto's New Side-By-Sides Look Ready For Action, Whether It's the Farm or Woods

While I adore the go-fast, send-it side-by-sides on the market—things like Can-Am's Maverick R and X3, as well as Polaris' Pro Rs—the world that birthed them isn't the one that we're living in any longer. The world's become much more expensive since the onslaught of sales occurred during the middle…

RideApart · Apr 8, 2025

Is CFMoto Working On a CVT for a New Maxi Scooter?

A recent CFMoto patent shows that the brand could be developing a new parallel twin engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The patent itself is interesting, but I think it's more interesting to imagine where the future lies for this powertrain.

RideApart · Mar 6, 2025

Is BMW Buying KTM?

Look, based on everything that's been going on with KTM, I won't discount any new rumor that hits the streets. Why? Because most of them have come to fruition in the manner that was originally reported on. See KTM's denials about its financial situation or that the MotoGP team wasn't…

RideApart · Feb 24, 2025

This Small Cruiser From China Wants To Infiltrate US Roads

Cruisers sure aren’t what they used to be. I’ve said this again and again, but the days of massive, loud, fire-breathing V-twins being the only option in the cruiser scene are long gone. The modern cruiser world is all about being practical, approachable, and, dare I say, sensible. Look at…

RideApart · Feb 17, 2025

This Chinese Motorcycle Wants To Give Euro And Japanese Sportbikes Heartburn

Just a few years ago, Chinese motorcycles had nothing but a bad reputation. Sure, they were cheap, but they were by no means the first choice for riders looking for performance and reliability. But if we fast forward to today, things are changing a bit, and names like CFMoto and…

RideApart · Feb 13, 2025