One of the ongoing hurdles when launching a new motorcycle is refinement. Perhaps the bike wasn’t tuned just right, or customer feedback indicates lackluster performance in certain areas. Regardless, the first iteration will be imperfect; therefore, good manufacturers continue to tweak, adjust, and rework their designs for continual improvement.

Fortunately, while new to the U.S. market, CFMoto motorcycles have been available overseas for some time and have had time to develop. For this reason, those Stateside who have had the opportunity to test models like the 700CL-X Sport admit that these bikes feel more polished as if the company has already taken steps to further enhance its models. While it faces an uphill battle, CFMoto looks to be genuinely trying to flip the traditional script on Chinese-made motorcycles. Recent sales data suggests the company is succeeding with a worldwide 22% sales jump in 2023, according to Motorcycles Data.