The cheap prices of CFMoto motorcycles attract attention: what should riders know? – Jalopnik

In the 2025 model year, Honda came out swinging by pricing its coolest new bikes cheaper than those of the competition. However, the low prices for CFMoto motorcycles also attract people’s attention. SlashGear’s Humphrey Bwayo says:

“CFMoto has a reputation for developing motorcycles at competitive prices, and their strategy undermines the competition. Now you may be wondering: are they making a profit? The short answer is yes.

CFMoto is a Chinese brand based in Hangzhou, with production facilities in Thailand and Mexico in addition to its home country. The brand started producing spare parts for motorcycles in 1989 and soon expanded into ATVs, scooters and motorcycles.

The first CFMoto offerings in the United States were ATVs and side-by-sides in 2002, with the first motorcycle range launching in America in 2022. The initial range included offerings ranging from a 126cc minibike to a pair of 700cc bikes described as having a “neo-retro classic style”, according to Brandon Wise of Revzilla.

For 2026, CFMoto unveiled its long-awaited 675cc triple and added two new models to the lineup, the 675NK and 675SS. Kicking off the top half of CFMoto’s 2026 motorcycle lineup, you’ll find two adventure bikes: the Ibex 450 starting at $6,499 and the Ibex 800E with an MSRP of $10,299.

The NK series offers four motorcycles with the popular Naked style, including the aforementioned 675NK priced at $7,499, in addition to the 300NK, 450NK and 800NK at $4,199, $5,399 and $8,699 respectively. There are three CFMoto supersport models: the $7,999 675SS leads the pack, followed by the $5,699 450SS and the $4,599 300SS.

The bottom half of CFMoto’s 2026 motorcycle lineup includes electrified dirt bikes aimed at youth riders starting at $1,699. More street-worthy bikes include the 126cc Papio mini for $3,299, and the 450cc CL-C standard for $5,799. CFMoto makes sure customers shopping online know that these prices do not include freight and installation, although the website does not disclose these costs. One reason for the omission may be the fluctuating tariff costs that affect destination fees.

For what it’s worth, Adventure undone posted a YouTube video on the cost breakdown of their Ibex 450, purchased in early 2025. From this we can see that freight costs were added $774, while “dealer prep and rigging” added another $634. These charges, as well as additional taxes and fees, vary depending on your location, dealer and model.