CF Moto CForce 520 vs Kymco MXU 500 IRS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CF Moto CForce 520stacks up against the Kymco MXU 500 IRS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCF Moto CForce 520Kymco MXU 500 IRS
Model year20202017
Price
Engine495 cc498 cc
Horsepower36 hp20 hp
Torque41 Nm
Weight345 kg324 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesDouble discSingle disc
Tires24/8-12 / 24/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

CF Moto CForce 520 vs Kymco MXU 500 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the CF Moto CForce 520 and the Kymco MXU 500 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CF Moto CForce 520 brings 36 hp in a 345 kg package, while the Kymco MXU 500 IRS counters with 20 hp at 324 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: