CF700

The CF700 designation appears on CFMOTO’s 700 CL-X family, a middleweight motorcycle line that introduced the brand’s neo-retro platform to international markets in the early 2020s. Parts catalogs show the model code in 2021 for the 700 CL-X/CLX EU5 specification, and by 2022 it was already being used for the 700 CL-X in export markets. The family launched as a modern retro roadster built around CFMOTO’s 693cc twin-cylinder platform, and it quickly expanded into multiple character variants that each emphasized a different riding style. The original CL-X concept blended café-racer styling with contemporary electronics and chassis hardware, while later versions added scrambler-like and touring-focused interpretations. The nameplate has remained part of CFMOTO’s motorcycle lineup rather than being replaced by a separate successor, so it is best treated as an ongoing production family rather than a discontinued model. In enthusiast terms, the CF700/700 CL-X marked an important step for CFMOTO’s global motorcycle ambitions, showing that the company intended to compete not only on value, but also on design and brand identity in the 700cc class.