CF Moto 250 NK has been spotted testing in India for the first time. The naked streetfighter is expected to make a debut here in 2019.
Chinese two-wheeler manufacturer CF Moto is planning to enter the Indian market soon. Already three models from the brand – 250 NK, 650 NK and 650 MT – have been spotted testing in India.
It was earlier scheduled to launch the 650 NK in India, in 2016. For retailing its motorcycles in India, CF Moto had partnered with Hyderabad based Eider motors. However, the Indian partner was later accused of fraud and was shut down.
Now, the CF Moto 250 NK and other two bikes have been spotted testing in Hyderabad again. This time, we suspect they have partnered with Mahavir Group, who retails Benelli through Adishwar Auto Ride India.
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Here are five facts that you should know about the upcoming CF Moto 250 NK:
1. Design
250 NK is a Naked Streetfighter, carrying a design language somewhat similar to KTM Duke. At the front, it gets Robo-shaped LED headlamps and a small visor for covering the speedometer.
The bike is built on the Stell Trellis Cradle, which makes it agile and easy to handle. Heavy muscles are seen on the fuel tank. It offers a slightly crouched position with rear-set footpegs and lowered handlebars.
At the rear, no pillion
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2. Engine Specifications
CF Moto 250 NK gets a 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine, that is capable of producing 26.5 BHP and 22 Nm of peak torque. For a quarter-litre naked bike, the engine specs are good.
The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The top speed achievable on the bike is 140 km/hr.
3. Features
The feature list onboard includes:
- Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
- Switchable ride modes – Sport to Rain
- LED headlamps and LED headlights
- Split Seats
- Fully Digital TFT colour display panel
- Rear Tire Hugger and Engine bash Plate
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4. Suspension and Brakes
CF Moto 250 NK has been spotted with Upside-Down Forks at the front and mono-shock absorbers at the back. USD Forks offer a better ride quality than the regular telescopic ones.
For braking purposes, it uses a 300mm disc brake at the front and a 245mm disc at the back, paired with a dual-ABS unit as standard fitment.
5. Expected Price and Competition
We expect the CF Moto 250 NK to be priced betwen Rs 1.7 Lakhs to Rs 1.9 Lakhs (Ex-showroom prices). Within this range, it will take on the likes of KTM Duke 250, which is the only other quarter-litre naked motorcycle.
