Introduction
For the first content on this blog, I decide to make a motorcycle review. Because damn… I love this bike. CFMoto Voom 500SR have a unique design. CFmoto call it “Neo Retro Bike Style”. And I love this unique design. When many other bikes manufacture nowadays make sport bike with bulky body for a beginner and medium displacement. CFMoto Voom 500SR looks slim.
1. Overview of CFMoto Voom 500SR
CFMoto Voom 500SR, a Neo Retro Bike Style. It’s a 4-cylinder bike with 500cc displacement with unique design. Yeah, another bike under 600cc with 4-Cylinder after last year Kawasaki release ZX-4rr. CFMoto Voom 500SR tail light remind you to old NSR 250 or NSR 500. But not just that is it have some decent engine and some interesting features. So keep read this article please.
2. Engine and Performance
| Engine Type | liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 499cc |
| Maximum Power | 58kw (~77hp) /12500rpm – 61kw (~81hp) with ram air |
| Maximum Torque | 49Nm/10000rpm |
| Top Speed | ~220 km/h (143 mph) |
| 0-100kp/j | 4.2 s |
| Motorcycle Curb Weight | 194 Kg (~430 pound) |
| Bike power to weight ratio | 0.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 12:1 |
| Transmission | wet clutch, CF-SC slipper clutch |
| Bore x Stroke | 63mm×40.1mm |
| Throttle | mechanical |
3. Design and Aesthetics
Exterior Design: The 500SR Voom features a sleek and aerodynamic design, with unique modern classic design. Like I say, CFMoto Voom 500SR time less design make anyone love it. From its look alone. Available in only two color options, Zephyr Blue and Nebula White.
Ergonomics: Although CFmoto 500SR Voom is a sport-bike but the riding position is not really that’s sporty it’s quite ergonomic.
Lighting and Instrumentation: The instrument cluster of this bike is like many CFmoto bikes, with full features and information. The 5-inch TFT curved display on this bike is simple but has many features like a built-in shift reminder and a flameout reminder. Some cool design on lighting here the appearance of retro headlights is actually Daytime running lights with twin-intake ducts inside. Yes the actual head light actually mounted below them.
4. Technology and Features
- Quick Shifter (Up shift & Down Shift can be turn on and off)
- Deacceleration claimed 2 seconds to brake at 60km/h and 2 seconds to stop.
- Steering damping
- ABS dual channel, TCS, and ESS
- Can be connected to smartphone with additional CFmoto T-Box system (Sold separately)
- [Minus] Doesn’t have throttle by wire (well some people prefer traditional throttle thou)
5. Suspension and Handling
Suspension System:
- Front Suspension : 41mm USD front forks, preload and rebound adjustable
- Rear Suspension : single rear shock, preload and rebound adjustable
Braking System: Suspension preload and rebound Adjustable both front and rear mono shock. Front 300mm double disc + four-piston caliper and the rear 220mm + single-piston caliper.
Handling Characteristics: CFmoto 500sr Voom bit heavy bike for sport bike class. But people say when Cfmoto Voom 500sr running it’s feel light. But when on stop and start CFmoto 500sr Voom feel a bit heavy.
6. Price and Value
Here is the price of CFmoto 500sr Voom worldwide :
- 34,980 RMB in China (~4,949 USD)
- 192,000,000 IDR in Indonesia (~12,318 USD)
Value Proposition: When compared to its competitors, the Voom 500SR offers exceptional value. Like come on CFmoto 500sr Voom is alone in this nitch class for now when I make this article.
7. Customer Reviews and Feedback
User Reviews: Many people who already try CFmoto 500SR Voom say it’s have decent power and acceleration. It’s a bit heavy but with a bit more power compared to ZX-4rr cover up the shortcomings of this bike. The acceleration is not too wild like 2-cylinder bike but compared to other 4-cylinder bike the acceleration is nice and responsive for city ride. For the performance in race track is a bit questionable.
Whats people don’t like about this bike: CFmoto 500SR Voom have one big problem. It’s quick shifter sometimes turn off events when riding. Well it’s first generation of 500SR Voom. The other problem is some people doesn’t like the engine brake feel. CFmoto 500SR Voom engine brake feels unlike pure sport bike more feels like city bike. but some people feels good of it’s engine brake when ride in the city.
Whats people like about this bike: It’s unique bike with unique design and quite compact and ergonomic. CFmoto 500SR Voom is the only 500cc 4-cylinder bike. With neo-clasic design for now. and with dual exhaust too.
8. Conclusion
The CFMoto Voom 500SR is more than just a motorcycle; it’s a game changer in the sport bike world. CFmoto 500SR Voom is bring new option for those who like classic beginner sport bike but doesn’t want to buy old second hand motorcycle. and for those who searching for unique looking beginner bike with 4-cylinder engine.
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is CFMoto Voom 500SR officially released in the US and Europe ?
For now CFmoto 500SR Voom official sold in Chinese market and Indonesia. No official information for Global release or US / European market release of CFmoto 500SR Voom for now when this article published.