Small manual clutch motorbike with cafe racer style design, imported from China, 125cc engine, first time in Vietnam.
CFMoto, the distributor of Chinese motorcycle brand, has just brought to Vietnam the 2024 Papio XO Racer model. This is the first time this model has appeared in the domestic market, targeting young people.
In terms of dimensions, CFMoto has length x width x height of 1,750 x 700 x 975 mm, wheelbase of 1,214 mm. These parameters are slightly better than competitors in the segment such as Honda MSX 125, Kawasaki Z125 Pro.
The design of CFMoto Papio Racer is unique, not for the masses. The cafe racer style of the bike is seen in the humpback mirrors, solo seat, horizontal handlebars and lower than the regular version that appeared in Vietnam before.
The Chinese company offers an optional LED screen to be installed on the front fairing. Using an application connected to the phone, users can customize many display styles of images and colors on this screen, creating a playful look for the Papio XO Racer, especially at night.
CFMoto's model has a pair of stylized LED headlights with the letters XO in its name. The taillights are also LED, and the exhaust pipe is located right under the rear of the vehicle.
Although it is a small-sized model, Papio X0 Racer has many features similar to large-displacement motorcycles. For example, the front forks are upside down, the rear shock absorber is single-cylinder, the single disc brake is equipped with ABS anti-lock braking technology on both wheels.
Other standard equipment on the bike includes a 3-inch round speedometer and a 7-liter fuel tank. The 12-inch cast rims are 120/70 front and 130/70 rear. The bike weighs quite a bit, at 114 kg.
CFMoto Papio XO Racer is equipped with a 125cc engine, 9.38 horsepower, 9.41 Nm torque. 6-speed manual transmission.
The 125cc minibike segment in Vietnam is not popular because of its high price and sporty design. Previously, the official Honda MSX model cost more than 50 million VND, while privately imported vehicles cost around 80-100 million VND.
Distributor CFMoto said that Papio XO Racer is mainly the choice of young people who already have a motorbike and want to buy more to experience and express their personality. The new brand and low market demand for this product line in general make it difficult for Papio XO Racer to achieve high sales.
Currently, the distributor has not announced the selling price of CFMoto Papio XO Racer 125. The price of the regular version (nakedbike style) previously imported to Vietnam was more than 70 million VND.
TH (according to VnExpress)