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roscowgo · #1 Unread post by **roscowgo** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:46 am

http://www.cfmoto-usa.com/automaticmotorcycles.html

Any of yall seen anything from them before? a 250cc motorcycle styled cruiser. With built in am/fm/mp3 for 3500?

Thats danged tempting. Even for a chinese bike.

That has to be one of the friendliest looking noobie bikes i think i can imagine.

Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:52 am

"Available in many colors like Honda Red, Suzuki Blue, Yamaha Black, Kawasaki White and Silver"

CVT eh? More or less a glorified scooter

roscowgo · #3 Unread post by **roscowgo** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:56 am

Yep. thats exactly what it is...

I think i want one.

jonnythan · #4 Unread post by **jonnythan** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:11 am

If I didn't know any better, I'd say it looks like they don't have a rear brake.

Sev · #5 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:43 am

jonnythan wrote:If I didn't know any better, I'd say it looks like they don't have a rear brake.

Two levers up front, one is probably the rear brake if it's a CVT.

#6 Unread post by **Big B** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:03 am

Sev wrote:
jonnythan wrote:If I didn't know any better, I'd say it looks like they don't have a rear brake.
Two levers up front, one is probably the rear brake if it's a CVT.

+1 just like on an atv

JC Viper · #7 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:28 pm

It has a top speed of 75MPH even though there's a redline at 60 on the speedo. It's also marketed at a fuel efficient 70MPG. It's pretty comfy when i sat on both the V3 & V5. I think i recall it sporting a rear disc brake as well.

#8 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:15 pm

Kind of selfexplanatory...

CFMOTO-USA V3 and V5 Specifications
(All specs are the same unless noted otherwise)

Engine: CFMOTO 172MM-A
Type: 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, Overhead Cam
Bore x Stroke: 72mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Carburetion: ISO – Vacuum Diaphragm
Displacement: 244 cc
Max. Torque: 17.6 / 5500
Horse Power: 18 HP
Max Speed: 75 MPH
Ignition: CDI (Electric Start)
Transmission: Automatic CVT

Chassis

Suspension/Front: Telescopic (Oil-Damped)
Suspension/Rear: Twin Shock
Brakes/Front: Disc Hand Control
Brakes/Rear: Disc Hand Control
Tires/Front: 100/90-18 (36psi)
Tires/Rear: 150/80-15 (40psi)

Dimensions

Length: V3> 86.6" - V5> 88”
Width: V3> 33.5" - V5> 35"
Height: V3> 43.7" - V5> 44.1"
Seat Height: 27"
Ground Clearance: 5.5"
Wheelbase: V3> 58.3 - V5> 58.7"
Dry Weight: V3> 392lbs. - V5> 365 lbs.
Fuel: 90 Octane or Above
Fuel Capacity: V3> 3.2 gal. - V5> 4.5 gal.
Fuel Consumption: 75 MPG
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty

JC Viper · #9 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:46 pm

While at the shop the price for the V3 sport (the one with the radio... i see no speakers) was $3000 but I've seen Ninja 250's going for less. Now maybe I'll get a test ride someday.

jstark47 · #10 Unread post by **jstark47** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:30 pm

I wouldn't trust the quality of bikes built in mainland China at the moment (this will change over the next 10-15 years.) But the concept of these bikes is something we'll see more and more of - blending the categories of motorcycle and motor scooter. Also see the new Aprila Mana 850.