Built around CF Moto's atv motorcycle platform, the 2022 CF Moto CForce 520S features a 495 cc (30.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27.8 HP (20.3 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 38.4 Nm (28.3 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 56.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the CForce 520S measures 358 kg (789 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 530 mm (20.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,260 mm (49.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 179 km (111 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
56.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.88 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–7,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~179 km (111 mi)
Engine
Displacement495.0 ccm (30.20 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power27.8 HP (20.3 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque38.4 Nm (3.9 kgf-m or 28.3 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Bore x Stroke91.0 x 76.2 mm (3.6 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionECU
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT. Switchable 2WD/4WD.
Performance
Fuel Consumption7.80 litres/100 km (12.8 km/l or 30.16 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases181.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone Independent Suspension, Coil Spring Oil Damp Shock Absorber
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