Cectek 500EFI Quadrift - Specifications & Review

500EFI Quadrift

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Articleid301212
CategoryATV
MakeCectek
Model500EFI Quadrift
Year2009

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesDouble disc
Frontbrakesdiameter250 mm (9.8 inches)
FrontsuspensionIndependent, double A-arm, continuous preload seetings,
Fronttyre195/45-R15
RearbrakesDouble disc
RearsuspensionIndependent, double A-arm, oil-damped, continuous preload settings, sway-bar
Reartyre215/40-R16

Engine & Transmission

Clutch Non-centrifugal clutch CVT system with engine braking function
CoolingsystemLiquid
Displacement500.00 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
FuelsystemInjection
TransmissiontypefinaldriveBelt

Other Specifications

CommentsIntegrated gearbox inside the engine with Park, Neuter, Hi-Lo dual range and Reverse Gears. Gear-driven crankshaft balancer and specifically-designed engine mounts reduce vibration.
StarterElectric

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight310.0 kg (683.4 pounds)
Fuelcapacity19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Groundclearance137 mm (5.4 inches)
Overallheight1,101 mm (43.3 inches)
Overalllength2,158 mm (85.0 inches)
Overallwidth1,310 mm (51.6 inches)
Seatheight776 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

About Cectek

Country of Origin: Taiwan
Founder: Engineering team at Cectek Automotive Industrial Co.
Best Known For: Value-driven ATVs/UTVs for utility and recreation markets

Company History

Cectek grew out of Taiwan’s robust component and plastics ecosystem, focusing on four-wheel powersports rather than mainstream street motorcycles. Its ATVs and UTVs targeted farmers, groundskeepers, and outdoor recreation, where durability, parts availability, and purchase price outweigh brand cachet. The company progressed in typical Taiwanese fashion: begin with proven engine architectures and driveline suppliers, then iterate on chassis stiffness, sealing, and ergonomics to meet export standards. As Europe tightened emissions and safety regulations, Cectek adapted with EFI, better braking systems, and improved lighting—small but meaningful steps that widened its dealer footprint. The machines found homes in rental fleets and municipal services, proving their worth in muddy fields and winter plow duty. Historically, Cectek stands as another example of Taiwan’s move from contract manufacturing to branded goods—competing not by hype but by predictable ownership costs. For riders and operators, that means straightforward service manuals, common fasteners, and a parts pipeline that actually delivers. While the brand seldom appears in glossy magazines, its steady presence in the utility segment underscores an important truth: powersports isn’t only about weekends. It’s also about work done efficiently, and about vehicles that start every morning, carry their share, and ask little in return.

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