CF MOTO 650NK vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- CF MOTO 650NK 78 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 78 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 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 61 hp (CF MOTO 650NK).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) up to 56 Nm (CF MOTO 650NK).
- Weight spans 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 206 kg (CF MOTO 650NK).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03) to 650 cc (CF MOTO 650NK).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 650NK | YAMAHA MT-03 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | YAMAHA |
| Model | CF MOTO 650NK | YAMAHA MT-03 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 300cc |
| Power | 61hp | 42hp |
| Torque | 56nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 206kg | 168kg |
| Front brake | hydraulic dual disc (J.JUAN calipers) | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | hydraulic single disc with ABS (J.JUAN calipers) | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 (PIRELLI) | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 ZR17 (PIRELLI) | 140/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB inverted fork telescopic | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | KYB Single central shock absorber | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6000 | $4999 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity -Power modes: Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
-Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
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2023 CF MOTO 650NK vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-03: listed specifications
The 2023 CF MOTO 650NK and 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 differ on the listed specifications: the 650NK has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-03 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
650NK has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
650NK has a clear listed power advantage (61 hp vs 42 hp).
Torque
650NK has a clear listed torque advantage (56 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
650NK has a clear listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-03 is notably lighter on the listed weight (168 kg vs 206 kg). 650NK and MT-03 have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 650NK vs YAMAHA MT-03?
CF MOTO 650NK is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 650NK or YAMAHA MT-03?
CF MOTO 650NK has 61 hp compared with 42 hp on the YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 650NK or YAMAHA MT-03?
YAMAHA MT-03 is lighter at 168 kg vs 206 kg for CF MOTO 650NK.
Which is better, CF MOTO 650NK or YAMAHA MT-03?
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.
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