I went to this store earlier today for the test ride.
Tested 800NK and Papio, along with a brixton 1200 cromwell

800NK for test ride is china basic spec. so it has normal handlebar, no quickshifter, normal tft, etc.
-test ride at the road behind the shop but it is spacious enough for you to do u-turn, 8 circle maneuver
-no highway test since bike not registered
-really fun bike, I think I understand now why some people like ktm
-ergonomics is comfortable, not sporty, its a true naked. seat height is 820mm, if you look at internet it will say 795mm but it sure feels like 820-830mm.. similar feeling with my suzuki 750
-handling is good, easily flickable on the road
-switchgear feels nice and tactile, no feel of china made bike at all. same with fit and finish.
-this bike has one push start like suzuki
-suspension is decent, went through speed bumps and you dont feel like your bums getting slapped
-expected from a ktm engine, torque is in your hands.. just pull the throttle
-no noticeable vibration at 5-6k rpm
-stock exhaust sounds great, parallel twin with 285 degree crank shaft sounds amazing. you dont really need to change the muffler but of course you can..

some cons that I can think of is since this bike is really really new so finding accessories like radiator guard, frame slider might take time.
another one is the brake, front brake really takes a while to bite. I'd like for it stop more quickly
really contemplating to trade in my bike for this, i might be a 2 cylinder head

salesman said that this bike price will increase in 2024 to become 40k+..

as for Papio:
-125cc mini-sport bike
-im surprised by the quality of it, despite its small appearance everything feels good. throttle, clutch, gearbox dont feel clunky at all
-i can see this bike used as a sportbike training like body positioning

This post has been edited by Patent: Nov 25 2023, 03:55 PM

1200 cromwell din test?

i did test it.. but felt underwhelming compared to triumph since this is supposed to compete with the bonneville t120
you can say its a bonneville on a budget.
it does feel heavier and harder to maneuver compared to bonneville but on its own, cromwell is an okay-ish bike
the engine vibration is like harley davidson, start it and handlebar gonna shake left and right

oooohhh...might go for the 2 in the middle to try out the 800mt... love the fact that theyre having it on weekdays

on 8th of dec will go sungai dua to test ride 800NK and 800MT as well

good good!
remember to post report here. tq.

just got reply from the shop show as below
very sad to day that 800NK and 800MT is not available for test ride event

but on that day i will go there also to try my luck there to see can get to test ride on both bike or not

This post has been edited by Vincent6596: Dec 5 2023, 03:16 PM


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800nk i think oni one test ride demo bike ler...

haha i think the same too.. one bike bring over to each shop for testing

not to say 800nk is not available, after asking with the shop staff said that 800MT also not available also

...yeah..there is only 1 NK800 test bike. And that one isn't even the model we are getting ....

Seems a lot of people complaining about the connected app on play store. Navigation seems not to work very well...that's a huge issue if can't use navigation on that big screen. Also no Waze or Google maps integration (maybe due to Chinese ban on Google services). Pity

where do you see this? I look at their official fb group and look kinda dead
thats awful if navigation doesnt work since theres no place to put phone holder also

I went up to Google play store to check out the App comments.

Apparently the App has difficulty in staying connected to the dash. I think it might be due to the phones power management that disconnects it when the phone screen goes off and despite people setting it to always run in background, it still disconnects. Also there is no support for Waze and Google maps...just native nav app from cfmoto app...which is probably rubbish. Otherwise all other features seem to get a thumbs up for users. The commenters didnt specifically mention the nk800 though. But maybe for other CFmoto bikes with connected feature like the 800MT.

Apparently the new 1250TR doesn't get Waze and Google maps either... Well because China.

Just to update. There is a 3k rebate on the 800nk for CNY (GS cycle, apparently Ee tiong also giving 2k rebate). So much for MForce thinking of increasing the price. I think tough given that the Suzuki 8s with the 10k rebate until end of this month will also get u a bike for 42k OTR.

In comparison, the 8s feels like a better built bike. Equally strong midrange but the 800nk tends to continue to pull harder to redline. The 8s power levels off after 8k. 800k riding potion is more upright with taller handlebar and lower seat.

There is a bit more vibration on the 8S though.

Both bikes share the same problem. Lack of accessories, but it seems you going to be able to find accessories for the CFMoto sooner than the 8S...because, well... China.

Curiously, a usb charger is not included on the 800nk. Dealer say need to buy ownself (about 90 from shopee, 450SR use same charger)...but installation is plug and play... Not sure if it's a mistake on the dealer. On the production bike, wiring is there but covered with a blanking plate. So far no 800nk owners can confirm if Thier bike comes with a USB charger.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jan 23 2024, 11:21 AM

just type '800nk' at shopee search bar can already give you the necessary stuff like radiator guard, frame slider, tank pad, usb socket

I think thats good enough

Just no panniers, racks and windshield.

Replacement parts also not yet out. Bike still new.

Actually, as with all Chinese bikes there are plenty of accessories on Aliexpress/Taobao if you can navigate them.

Not even there yet. Only 1 very horrible rack at AliExpress. Nothing really at taobao either.

Smaller accessories are available though. Perhaps the bike is still too new.

However if you do find any pannier racks and windshields for the 800NK, do let me know. Thanks.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jan 23 2024, 11:34 PM