Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

28 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Naked Bikes

No longer the new kid on the block, CFMoto’s 650NK is back with a vengeance. Aggressive new

styling is matched with a responsive liquid-cooled 649.3cc in-line twin with plenty of power to excite.

CF MOTO 400NK/ABS $5490/$5990

Engine: Single cylinder, liquid-cooled EFI SOHC

Displacement: 149.4cc

Power/Torque: 10.7kW @ 9000rpm/12.2Nm

@ 6800rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/80R17 R: 130/70R17

Seat height: 775mm

Kerb weight: 135kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 10L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/4000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BARGAIN

Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC, 8-valve inline-

twin four-stroke with 180-degree crankshaft

Displacement: 649.3cc

Power/Torque: 41.5kW @ 9500rpm/62Nm

@ 7000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17

Seat height: 795mm

Kerb weight: 193kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: WELL SPEC’D

Engine: 2-cylinder, inline, 8-valve, liquid

cooled, DOHC, Bosch EFI

Displacement: 400.4cc

Power/Torque: 31.5kW @ 9500rpm/35.4Nm

@ 7650rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17

Seat height: 795mm

Kerb weight: 193kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BUDGET STREETFIGHTER

This bike is exceptional value for money. It offers everyday fl exibility to negotiate the hustle and

bustle of the inner city as well as the open road, and is also economical to run.

Built to tackle the urban jungle, the 400NK is the desired choice for those who are looking for their

fi rst ride or for two wheels to navigate the daily commute. Available with ABS or non-ABS brakes.

CF MOTO 650NK/ABS

$5999/$6490

The new Monster 797 brings us the iconic Monster spirit: sporty, compact, essential but

also sophisticated and contemporary for those looking for an easy, intuitive ride as well as

sheer sports enjoyment.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: L-Twin cylinder, 2 Desmodromically

actuated valves per cylinder, air cooled

Displacement: 803cc

Power/Torque: 55kW @ 8250rpm/

68.9Nm @ 5750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17

Seat height: 805mm

Kerb weight: 175kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 16.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

VERDICT: CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF THE ORIGINAL MONSTER

DUCATI MONSTER 797 $14,350

CF MOTO 150NK $2390

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