A rumour has emerged that a new model will be entering Malaysia, the 2018 CFMoto MT650 adventure-styled sports-tourer. Originating in China, the MT650 is made by Zhejiang CFMoto Power, located in the Yuhang Economic Development Zone in Hangzhou.

Carrying a 649 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, CFMoto claims the MT650 puts out 71 hp at 8,750 rpm and 62 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, fed by EFI. Power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive, and the whole package comes in at 213 kg, wet.


Suspension uses upside-down forks with 140 mm of travel, and a monoshock with a 45 mm stroke is located asymmetrically at the back, with twin disc hydraulic brakes. Rolling on 17-inch wheels, the MT650 carries fuel in a 18-litre tank – range is claimed to be 400 km and seat height can be set at 840 or 820 mm, which is user selectable.

From the CFMoto website, there are two colour options for the MT650 – Royal Blue and Pearl White. Inside the cockpit a monochrome LCD instrument panel is installed, split into separate readouts for engine and road speed in one panel, and other information on another.


It is not known if the MT650 will come to Malaysia with fitted luggage, although it is shown on the website, and a USB charging port is standard fitment. The 2018 CFMoto MT650 will come to Malaysia in April, and will be priced below RM 30,000.