CF MOTO 800MT SPORT vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP

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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 800MT SPORT
53 pts
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
47 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

CF MOTO 800MT SPORT
32.4 pts
Best fit here
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
73.9 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
CF MOTO 800MT SPORT
97.4 pts
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
23.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
CF MOTO 800MT SPORT
67.9 pts
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
36.2 pts

New rider friendly

CF MOTO 800MT SPORT
31 pts
Best fit here
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
70 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • CF MOTO 800MT SPORT 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
  • HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest 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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 95 hp (CF MOTO 800MT SPORT).
  • Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 77 Nm (CF MOTO 800MT SPORT).
  • Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 231 kg (CF MOTO 800MT SPORT).
  • Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 800 cc (CF MOTO 800MT SPORT).

Reader votes so far — total 1: CF MOTO 800MT SPORT (0); HONDA XL750 TRANSALP (1).

Specification CF MOTO 800MT SPORT HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
Brand CF MOTO HONDA
Model CF MOTO 800MT SPORT HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
Engine size 800cc 750cc
Power 95hp 90hp
Torque 77nm. 74.6nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 231kg 208kg
Front brake Dual-disc, J.Juan, radial fixed caliper. 320mm (ABS) Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers
Rear brake Single disc, J.Juan. 260mm (ABS) Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper
Seat height (cm) 82.5cm 85.5cm
Front tyre 110/80 R19 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H
Rear tyre 150/70 R17 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension KYB upside down. Damping adjustable. Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel
Rear suspension Damping adjustable Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 230km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 19 L – 6 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $10799 $9999
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-CF-SC slipper clutch

-7-inch TFT Screen, Power modes.

-Cruise control, Cornering ABS. USB+12V DC

-5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS)

-The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake

-Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL

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2023 CF MOTO 800MT SPORT vs 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 800MT SPORT and 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP are closely matched in torque, while the 800MT SPORT has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the XL750 TRANSALP has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

800MT SPORT has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 750 cc).

Peak power

800MT SPORT has a modest listed power advantage (95 hp vs 90 hp).

Torque

800MT SPORT and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar listed torque (77 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

800MT SPORT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XL750 TRANSALP is notably lighter on the listed weight (208 kg vs 231 kg). 800MT SPORT has a lower listed seat height (82.5 cm vs 85.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 800MT SPORT vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?

CF MOTO 800MT SPORT is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 800MT SPORT or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?

CF MOTO 800MT SPORT has 95 hp compared with 90 hp on the HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 800MT SPORT or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 231 kg for CF MOTO 800MT SPORT.

Which is better, CF MOTO 800MT SPORT or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?

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.