CF Moto CForce 550 vs Kymco MXU 500 IRS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CF Moto CForce 550stacks 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 550Kymco MXU 500 IRS
Model year20162017
Price
Engine495 cc498 cc
Horsepower38 hp20 hp
Torque43 Nm
Weight360 kg324 kg
Seat height35 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

CF Moto CForce 550 vs Kymco MXU 500 IRS — which should you buy?

Picking between the CF Moto CForce 550 and the Kymco MXU 500 IRS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CF Moto CForce 550 brings 38 hp in a 360 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: