CF MOTO 250 CL-X vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
CF MOTO 250 CL-X
53.5 pts
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
46.5 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
CF MOTO 250 CL-X
71.9 pts
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
46.8 pts

Touring / long rides

CF MOTO 250 CL-X
27.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
73.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
CF MOTO 250 CL-X
50.4 pts
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
48 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 250 CL-X
81.4 pts
2024 Yamaha XMAX 300
32.9 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • CF MOTO 250 CL-X 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 79.5 cm Lowest seat here

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 26.5 hp (CF MOTO 250 CL-X) up to 28 hp (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
  • Torque spans 22 Nm (CF MOTO 250 CL-X) up to 29 Nm (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
  • Weight spans 155 kg (CF MOTO 250 CL-X) to 180 kg (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
  • Displacement spans 250 cc (CF MOTO 250 CL-X) to 300 cc (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300).
Specification CF MOTO 250 CL-X Yamaha XMAX 300
Brand CF MOTO YAMAHA
Model CF MOTO 250 CL-X Yamaha XMAX 300
Engine size 250cc 300cc
Power 26.5hp 28hp
Torque 22nm. 29nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 155kg 180kg
Front brake 292mm disc with 4-piston caliper ABS (CF MOTO calipers) Hydraulic disc, 267mm; ABS
Rear brake 220mm disc with single-piston caliper ABS (CF MOTO calipers) Hydraulic disc, 245mm; ABS
Seat height (cm) 79.5cm 79.5cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 (CST) 120/70-15 Dunlop® Scoot Smart
Rear tyre 150/60-17 (CST) 140/70-14 Dunlop® Scoot Smart
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 37mm inverted fork telescopic 33mm telescopic fork; 4.3-in travel
Rear suspension Single central shock absorber Dual shocks; 3.1-in travel
Motorcycle type Naked Scooter
Top speed 160km/h 160km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14.5 L – 3.5 L/100km 13.2 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3899 $6199
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Euro5, Slipper Clutch

-Power modes: Sport and Economic

-Bosch EFI, Continental ABS

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2023 CF MOTO 250 CL-X vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 250 CL-X and 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 are closely matched in peak power, while the 250 CL-X has a lower listed weight, and the XMAX 300 has more displacement and torque.

Engine displacement

XMAX 300 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

250 CL-X and XMAX 300 have very similar peak power (26.5 hp vs 28 hp).

Torque

XMAX 300 has a clear listed torque advantage (29 Nm vs 22 Nm).

Listed top speed

250 CL-X and XMAX 300 have very similar listed top speeds (160 km/h vs 160 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

250 CL-X is notably lighter on the listed weight (155 kg vs 180 kg). 250 CL-X and XMAX 300 have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 79.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque and weight, while peak power, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 250 CL-X vs Yamaha XMAX 300?

Both are listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 250 CL-X or Yamaha XMAX 300?

Yamaha XMAX 300 has 28 hp compared with 27 hp on the CF MOTO 250 CL-X.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 250 CL-X or Yamaha XMAX 300?

CF MOTO 250 CL-X is lighter at 155 kg vs 180 kg for Yamaha XMAX 300.

Which is better, CF MOTO 250 CL-X or Yamaha XMAX 300?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.