BMW F 900 XR vs CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT
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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.
- BMW F 900 XR 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
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 74 hp (CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 XR).
- Torque spans 68 Nm (CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 XR).
- Weight spans 193 kg (CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 XR).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 XR).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 XR | CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | CF MOTO |
| Model | BMW F 900 XR | CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT |
| Engine size | 900cc | 700cc |
| Power | 105hp | 74hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 68nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | hydraulic dual disc ABS (BREMBO Calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | hydraulic single disc with ABS (BREMBO Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 110/80 ZR 18 (PIRELLI) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 ZR 17 (PIRELLI) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Inverted fork telescopic KYB |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Single central shock absorber KYB |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Naked |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 223km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 4.8 L/100km | 13 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12020 | $7399 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers -12V socket, windshield adjustment -Ready for A2 Licence (35kw) |
-Cruise Control -Euro5, Slipper Clutch -LCD Display -Power modes: Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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2023 BMW F 900 XR vs 2023 CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 XR and 2023 CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 XR has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the 700CL-X SPORT has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 XR has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
F 900 XR has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 74 hp).
Torque
F 900 XR has a clear listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 68 Nm).
Listed top speed
700CL-X SPORT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (223 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
700CL-X SPORT is notably lighter on the listed weight (193 kg vs 219 kg). 700CL-X SPORT has a lower listed seat height (79.5 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 XR vs CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT?
CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT is listed at 223 km/h (139 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for BMW F 900 XR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 XR or CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT?
BMW F 900 XR has 105 hp compared with 74 hp on the CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 XR or CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT?
CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT is lighter at 193 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 XR.
Which is better, BMW F 900 XR or CF MOTO 700CL-X SPORT?
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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