2025 · Naked Bike · Buyer's Guide
Triple Fun on a Budget
The 675NK wraps a 674 cc inline-three in a steel tube frame. It shares its engine and chassis with CFMOTO's fully faired 675SR-R and takes its sharp, angular look from the bigger 800NK. The equipment list is what sets it apart. Fully adjustable KYB suspension at both ends, a steering damper, an up-only quickshifter, a slipper clutch, ABS, traction control, tire pressure monitoring and a TFT dash with smartphone connectivity and navigation all come standard. Few middleweight nakeds ship with that much kit, and this one costs less than most of the class.
On the road it is approachable first and fast second. It weighs 417 lb (189 kg) wet and the seat sits at 31.9 in (810 mm), so it never feels intimidating and takes little effort to steer. The triple pulls cleanly from low revs, but it wants revs: its 52 lb-ft arrives at 8,250 rpm and its 89 hp at 11,000. That makes it a good fit for a rider stepping up and for an experienced one who wants a light, capable bike to ride every day. The honest caveat is that some engines use up to about 17 fl oz (500 mL) of oil in the first 2,000 mi (3,200 km). Check the level often while it breaks in.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 89 hp (66 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 52 lb-ft (70 Nm) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Displacement | 674 cc |
| Engine | Inline-three |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) |
| Wet weight | 417 lb (189 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 gal (15 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Connectivity
Drivetrain
Lighting
Safety
This picture comes from years of listening: conversations in the paddock, chats with owners at the gas pump and on club nights, and the steady stream of emails and messages riders send me directly. With the 675NK, the pattern is clear. Owners keep coming back to the engine and to how much motorcycle they got for their money. The complaints are fewer and more scattered, and each one comes from only a small number of riders.
Riders usually start with the engine. They describe a broad spread of torque, a strong surge as it pulls and a top end that screams when you let it rev. Just as often, the talk turns to money. Owners feel the 675NK undercuts rival middleweight nakeds while giving them more power and more premium hardware. The phrase that keeps coming up, in one form or another, is fun per dollar.
On twisty roads, owners describe steering that feels quick and a sharp turn-in, with the bike diving eagerly into corners. Several riders say this makes it feel very responsive and engaging. Several also value that the suspension adjusts for preload, compression and rebound at both ends, so they can set the chassis up for the way they ride. One owner singles out the brakes for strong stopping power and good feel at the lever.
Each gripe comes from an individual rider rather than a crowd. One taller owner finds the footpegs set high enough to bend the knees more than they'd like. Another reports a fluttering feel and noise at small throttle openings, which spoils the smoothness in town traffic. The ABS and traction control come in for criticism for not being lean-sensitive, a feature rivals at similar prices increasingly offer. The Chinese-brand tires fitted at the factory leave at least one rider unsure of them in the wet or when riding hard.
Excessive oil consumption during break-in
Some owners report that the new inline triple consumes a noticeable amount of oil during the break-in period, requiring top-ups between services. The oil level drops visibly in the sight glass during early use, and consumption typically decreases once the engine has bedded in.
Where this CFMOTO 675NK pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the 675NK is actually built for.
It runs on gas, not batteries, but the sharp styling, connected TFT and light steering suit a San Francisco commute and a Sunday run up Skyline to Alice's. It looks good in the photos, too.
Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant
In the canyons above LA it's light, easy to place and has lean clearance to spare. It won't wear you out on the Crest, but a skilled rider hungry for big power will want more than 89 hp.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
The Dragon and Cherohala reward precision more than horsepower, and that's where the 675NK fits: light, easy to place, with adjustable suspension you can dial in as your skills grow.
Made for Tail of the Dragon · Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway
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Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this CFMOTO 675NK. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
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