Concept: KTM 790 Duke Foundation, Chinese Manufacturing, European Electronics—and €500 Extra for Significantly More Equipment

The CFMoto 800 NK is the naked-bike counterpart to the 800 MT and is produced at the same Hangzhou factory where KTM’s 790 models roll off the production line. The engine comes from the joint venture with the Austrians, while the frame and geometry closely follow the KTM 790 Duke.

For just €500 more, the Advanced version adds a substantial amount of equipment over the Sport version: an 8-inch TFT instead of a 5-inch display, Apple CarPlay, bidirectional quickshifter, cruise control, Keyless Go, Follow-Me-Home headlight, ambient handlebar lighting, steering damper, and vehicle tracking system. That is a remarkably small price difference for this level of additional equipment.

For comparison, the KTM 790 Duke starts at €9,694, produces 95 hp, has no Apple CarPlay, no steering damper as standard, no vehicle tracking system, and uses a 5-inch display. The Yamaha MT-07, starting at €8,524 plus additional charges with 75 hp, is also more expensive and comes with less equipment.

The CFMoto 800 NK Advanced is priced at roughly the level of the Kawasaki Z650, which is €7,770 and has 68 hp—but the CFMoto has significantly more power and considerably more electronics.

Engine: 95 hp, 79 Nm, 75-Degree Crankpin Offset—Refined in Street, Digital in Sport, Jerky in Every Mode

Like the KTM 790 Duke, the 799 cc parallel twin uses a 75-degree crankpin offset—a detail inherited from KTM’s V-twin heritage and deliberately designed to produce a slight unevenness and characteristic vibration. The intake system and software calibration differ from the Duke. The CFMoto version produces 95 hp at 9,250 rpm and 79 Nm at 8,000 rpm.

Ride-by-wire comes standard, along with three riding modes: Rain, Street, and Sport.

The riding modes leave very different impressions. Rain is extremely smooth and almost too mild for everyday riding. Street is the best compromise and allows the engine to deliver its performance satisfactorily. Sport is abrupt, almost digitally calibrated. Even experienced riders find it difficult to apply the throttle smoothly, and the sudden onset of power can unsettle the chassis, particularly in tight corners.

There is also a known phenomenon across all riding modes: at a constant throttle opening, the engine can occasionally surge at steady speed. This is not a safety problem, but it is an imperfection in the engine calibration that becomes noticeable in everyday riding. CFMoto reportedly intends to eliminate this with revised mapping.

Chassis & Brakes: Fully Adjustable KYB, Steering Damper Standard—Good Fork, Rear Shock With Weaknesses at Low Speeds

The Advanced chassis is an important difference compared with the Sport version. The Advanced uses a fully adjustable 43 mm KYB USD fork with compression, rebound, and spring-preload adjustment. The Sport version offers only partial adjustment. The rear shock is adjustable.

The Advanced also comes standard with a steering damper, while the Sport version does not. In testing, the fork responds with a pleasantly firm and controlled action. The rear shock still has room for improvement at low speeds over sharp-edged impacts such as manhole covers.

There is a noticeable difference compared with the chassis quality of the KTM 790 Duke, but for everyday naked-bike riders, the setup is entirely usable. The suspension is tuned significantly more toward comfort than the firm KTM 790 Duke. That benefits the CFMoto on longer rides, but sacrifices some front-wheel connection.

Braking comes from J.Juan four-piston radial calipers gripping dual 320 mm front discs, with a 260 mm rear disc. Initial bite is adequate, although sportier riders may wish for a more aggressive response. Bosch two-channel ABS comes standard. It is not lean-angle sensitive because there is no IMU.

Electronics & Equipment: 8-Inch TFT, Apple CarPlay, Vehicle Tracking, Keyless Go—This Is Why You Buy the Advanced

The 8-inch TFT with joystick control on the handlebar is the Advanced version’s most obvious feature. Apple CarPlay provides navigation and media functions, along with Bluetooth connectivity and integration with the CFMoto app. The vehicle tracking system enables GPS tracking through the app. Keyless Go and the Follow-Me-Home headlight are premium features that rivals in this price class generally do not offer. There is also ambient lighting on the handlebar.

A bidirectional quickshifter allows clutchless upshifts and downshifts. Cruise control comes standard. So does the steering damper. Both versions feature three riding modes—Rain, Street, and Sport—with ride-by-wire. What the Advanced does not have is an IMU, cornering ABS, or lean-angle-sensitive traction control.

The ABS operates as a conventional two-channel system without lean-angle detection. For a naked bike costing less than €8,000, that is acceptable. If you want cornering ABS, you will pay considerably more elsewhere.

Ergonomics: 820 mm Seat Height, Sporty-Neutral, 15-Liter Tank—Passenger Space Only for Short Trips

The Advanced comes standard with a taller seat measuring 820 mm. The Sport version has a 795 mm seat, with the 820 mm version available as an option. The riding position is sporty-neutral with a slight forward lean. For riders up to around 1.85 meters tall, it provides a good compromise between sportiness and everyday usability.

Ready-to-ride weight is 189 kg—3 kg more than the Sport version because of the additional equipment. The 15-liter fuel tank is generous for a naked bike and provides around 330 km of range. There is one clear weakness: passenger space is minimal. The tail ends directly above the rear axle, leaving a passenger with neither sufficient space nor comfort for longer rides. If you regularly ride two-up, you should consider other models.

Costs: €7,999—What the Premium Over the Sport Version Actually Buys

The €500 premium over the Sport version adds a bidirectional quickshifter, 8-inch TFT instead of a 5-inch display, Apple CarPlay, cruise control, Keyless Go, Follow-Me-Home lighting, ambient lighting, steering damper, fully adjustable suspension, and a vehicle tracking system.

Measured feature by feature, it is one of the best-value upgrades in the segment. CFMoto Germany’s promotional offer from April 1, 2026 provides an €800 discount plus a five-year warranty instead of four years, up to a maximum of 40,000 km and excluding commercial use.

Running costs are typical for a 95 hp Class A motorcycle, with no particular surprises. Standard tires are Maxxis Supermaxx STs—a solid road tire for a naked bike.

Verdict

95 hp KTM twin, fully adjustable KYB suspension, 8-inch TFT, Apple CarPlay, bidirectional quickshifter, cruise control, Keyless Go, steering damper, vehicle tracking system, 189 kg, 820 mm seat height.

Sport mode has been too abrupt, steady-throttle surging has been real, passenger space is minimal, and the ABS operates without an IMU.

Know that and ride primarily solo, and for less than €8,000 you get a technology package that competitors charge €3,000 to €4,000 more for.

 

Quick Check

+ KTM 790 Duke twin: 799 cc, 95 hp, 79 Nm—refined character with twin-cylinder pulse and 75-degree crankpin offset

+ Fully adjustable 43 mm KYB USD fork with compression, rebound, and spring-preload adjustment—exclusive to the Advanced version

+ Steering damper standard; Sport version does without it

+ Bidirectional quickshifter standard for clutchless shifts in both directions

+ 8-inch TFT with joystick control on the handlebar

+ Apple CarPlay standard: navigation and media

+ Vehicle tracking system through CFMoto app: GPS tracking

+ Keyless Go and Follow-Me-Home headlight standard

+ Cruise control standard

+ Ambient lighting on the handlebar

+ J.Juan four-piston radial fixed calipers with dual 320 mm front discs

+ 189 kg ready to ride

+ 820 mm seat height standard; Sport version 795 mm, 820 mm optional

+ 15-liter fuel tank: approx. 330 km of range—generous for a naked bike

+ €500 premium over Sport for significantly more equipment

+ Approx. €3,400 less expensive than KTM 790 Duke with a comparable engine foundation

+ Promotional offer from April 1, 2026: €800 discount + 5-year warranty

+ 4-year warranty standard; 5 years during the promotional period from April 1, 2026

 

– Sport mode has been too abrupt and almost digitally calibrated: unsettled cornering lines in tight bends

– Steady-throttle surging has occurred in all riding modes at a constant throttle opening—a known weakness of the engine calibration

– No cornering ABS, no IMU: ABS operates as a two-channel system without lean-angle detection

– Rear shock: room for improvement at low speeds over sharp-edged impacts such as manhole covers and short bumps

– Passenger accommodation is minimal: tail ends directly above the rear axle, with little comfort for longer two-up rides

– Brakes: initial bite is not aggressive enough for sport-oriented riders

– CFMoto dealer network smaller than KTM’s or Yamaha’s; resale value still unknown

 

Technical Specifications: CFMoto 800 NK Advanced (2026)

Country of manufacture: China (CFMoto/KTM joint venture, Hangzhou)

Engine: Liquid-cooled 799 cc parallel twin, DOHC, 75-degree crankpin offset; KTM 790 Duke-based; revised intake/exhaust hardware and calibration; ride-by-wire; anti-hopping clutch; 6-speed transmission

Power: 95 hp (70 kW) at 9,250 rpm; A2 restriction to 48 hp available

Torque: 79 Nm at 8,000 rpm

Riding Modes / Electronics: Rain, Street, Sport with ride-by-wire; TCS; Bosch two-channel ABS, no IMU and no cornering ABS; bidirectional quickshifter standard; cruise control; Keyless Go; vehicle tracking system; CFMoto app; Follow-Me-Home lighting; ambient lighting

Frame: Chrome-molybdenum steel trellis frame based on KTM 790 Duke; aluminum swingarm

Front suspension: 43 mm KYB USD fork; fully adjustable for compression, rebound, and spring preload—exclusive to Advanced

Rear suspension: Adjustable KYB monoshock; steering damper standard—exclusive to Advanced

Front brake: J.Juan fixed four-piston radial calipers; dual 320 mm discs; Bosch two-channel ABS

Rear brake: J.Juan single-piston sliding caliper; 260 mm disc; ABS

Wheels: Cast-aluminum wheels; 17-inch front and rear

Tires: 120/60 ZR17 front; 180/55 ZR17 rear; Maxxis Supermaxx ST

Display: 8-inch TFT; joystick control; Apple CarPlay; Bluetooth; CFMoto app; vehicle tracking system

Wet weight: 189 kg

Seat height: 820 mm standard; Sport version 795 mm, 820 mm optional

Fuel capacity: 15 liters; approx. 330 km of range based on CFMoto’s claimed 4.5 L/100 km consumption

License: Full motorcycle license; A2 restriction to 48 hp available

Price (Germany): €7,999 including additional charges. Promotional offer from April 1, 2026: €800 discount + 5-year warranty

Warranty: 4 years standard; 5 years / max. 40,000 km during promotional period from April 1, 2026