The NK-C22 naked roadster concept was one of the new bikes CFMoto showed us at the Eicma trade show in Milan. Powered by an 800cc parallel-twin engine, presumably the same as CFMoto's 800MT models, the bike is lightweight, sporty, and uses a lightweight chassis.
The concept version features forged carbon bodywork and an engine faring that doubles as an aerodynamic wing.
At the back, a stylish single-sided swingarm holds a rear wheel blanked off with carbon inserts. The front forks are heavy-duty upsidedown units that look to be fully adjustable.
CFMoto NK-C22 rear wheel
This CFMoto concept uses J.Juan brakes instead of the full Brembos found on last year's track-focused SR-C21 concept since CFMoto operates at the affordable end of the motorcycle market.
From the looks of it, the SC Project exhausts would far exceed UK homologation noise limits, so expect something more sensible on the finished bike.
An 'M' button on the left switchgear and the word 'Street' on the bottom of the TFT dash display indicate a selection of rider modes as well as cruise control buttons. There's also a phone symbol elsewhere on the screen, indicating smartphone compatibility.
CFMoto NK-C22 front
Since the SR-C21 concept had been watered down to become the 450SR this year, perhaps the NK-C22 will have fewer changes on its way to market. A finished road version will be unveiled by the end of 2023, according to CFMoto.
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