CFMOTO new sport machine the Z Force Z10

Cool video showing some of CFMoto’s China headquarters and some factory’s. The showroom is impressive and I knew CFMoto was building some KTM’s but did not know they were also building some Huskys. I expect with the KTM restructuring, CFMoto might be getting more contracts to build more models for them. Not mentioned in the video, but CFMoto also builds small engine scooters for Yamaha which are only for Asia.

Check out how crazy clean & nice the factories were. They briefly mentioned their new Mexico factory, which I’m told all the Minnesota/ North American designed vehicles will be manufactured there. The U10 Highlander & HVAC model is currently in production in Mexico, and I was told we might see the Z10 production start in Mexico after the first of the year. Some of the stats were pretty impressive. The lead designer for CFMoto told me a year ago they were serious and going to be a big player in the USA Powersports business in the next few years.

 
That was impressive.

Love'em or hate'em...there's no denying that they are going to shake up the U.S. market. Honestly, they already have. Its crazy how fast they have grown and continue to grow. I see them everywhere around here.
 
SuperATV said:
That was impressive.

Love'em or hate'em...there's no denying that they are going to shake up the U.S. market. Honestly, they already have. It’s crazy how fast they have grown and continue to grow. I see them everywhere around here.
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Is Super ATV going to start making parts for them? At the Sand Show the CFMoto guys said two companies in the Midwest are already starting to build suspension parts or kits for the U10 Highlander utility. He said one brand moves the front arms forward a bit to allow 35? inch tires, and the other kit does the same but adds two inches on each side making it 4 inches wider and some more travel. I guess MCS also have clutch kits out for these things too.
 
NIKAL said:
Is Super ATV going to start making parts for them? At the Sand Show the CFMoto guys said two companies in the Midwest are already starting to build suspension parts or kits for the U10 Highlander utility. He said one brand moves the front arms forward a bit to allow 35? inch tires, and the other kit does the same but adds two inches on each side making it 4 inches wider and some more travel. I guess MCS also have clutch kits out for these things too.
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Oh yeah! We already have a bunch of the basic stuff like windshields, skid plates, and other accessories with a ton of big things in the works.

Soon...
Long Travel kit...probably March-ish.
Big full suspension lift and a small bracket lift
PORTALS...of course. 4" and 6" in about 2 months. 8" early next year.
Front and rear A-arms.
Tons of stuff. It'll get all the standards.

Its an awesome addition to the UTV market and it is totally kicking ass in the Midwest right now. The U10 sales are right up there with the Ranger Northstars and Defender cab models, around here anyway. They are $10k+ less, and just as decked out, powerful, and reliable.

They are a no-brainer in the utility and industrial market for anybody wanting/needing a UTV on a more limited budget.

Plus...CFMOTO is smart. They fully support the aftermarket involvement. They see us more like free promotion, while some of the top tier see us as competition.
 
SuperATV said:
Oh yeah! We already have a bunch of the basic stuff like windshields, skid plates, and other accessories with a ton of big things in the works.

Soon...
Long Travel kit...probably March-ish.
Big full suspension lift and a small bracket lift
PORTALS...of course. 4" and 6" in about 2 months. 8" early next year.
Front and rear A-arms.
Tons of stuff. It'll get all the standards.

Its an awesome addition to the UTV market and it is totally kicking ass in the Midwest right now. The U10 sales are right up there with the Ranger Northstars and Defender cab models, around here anyway. They are $10k+ less, and just as decked out, powerful, and reliable.

They are a no-brainer in the utility and industrial market for anybody wanting/needing a UTV on a more limited budget.

Plus...CFMOTO is smart. They fully support the aftermarket involvement. They see us more like free promotion, while some of the top tier see us as competition.
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This is awesome to hear. Good news is you say they are reliable. Thats the same engine that’s going in the Z10, but will have a low boost turbo.

Fun fact I was shown tabs on the Z10 chassis that “Could Be” for a future inner cooler so that more boost & power could be added on a future model. Same with the alternator mounts cast in the engine case, which also benefits the U10 and probably the future “Xpedition” model coming out after the Z10.IMG_5162.jpeg
 
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They have all the tech and engineering capabilities to build some wild stuff...if they want to.

I foresee them taking a HUGE chunk of the Polaris and Can-Am market share in the next couple of years. The U10 is already selling like crazy...and that Z10 has a whole lot of people interested.

This is great for the whole off-road industry. It is going to force the big dogs to up their game....AND push them to price these machines a little more competitively. Sure, your Pro R and Northstar Ranger is awesome and that Mav R is a rocket and the HD11 Defender is loaded with goodies, but your uncle Ricky and your brother Bobby want to ride too...and they can't afford that Popo/Can-am price tag. Now uncle Ricky has a turbo and gets to hang right in there with the Pro R and Mav R in his Z10...and it cost half has much.
 
It’s official the CFMoto Z10 will be at dealers in April or possibly late March. This week Dealers were told they can take deposits and place their orders now. I have a feeling the larger higher volume CFMoto dealers like MSC (Main Street Cycle) in Mississippi will get the first shipments in late March.

If this holds true then I’d think the CFMoto hybrid sport/Overland HVAC model (think sport Xpedition) will be released by the end of 2026 for the 2027 model year.

The new U10 Highlander utility, Z10 sport and the (Xpedition competitor) are all to be built at the Mexico plant, and looking at the time line from the start of the U10 production to Z10, they should be able to get the 3rd model in production by the end of the year.

I was told much of the delays was getting the Mexico factory, which is brand new up & running, and to get the U10 in production first. Once they were confident in the factory & labor, they would open the second production line, which at the San Show I was told the goal was to start building the Z10 parts and assembly after the first of the year. So the time line I was given all seems to match and be true.
 
Are you gonna be the first gd guy to get one? 😀
 
Crusty said:
Are you gonna be the first gd guy to get one? 😀
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Probably not. I might be one of the first to ride & drive one? I would not mind getting a demo car to use and test out.
 
NIKAL said:
Well the 1 year delay in releasing the Z10 is probably going to hurt CFMoto after today’s Can Am announcement.

Can Am just released a new X3 DS model that is compatible to the Z10 in specs and is now $19,995 like the Z10. Plus Can Am just announced all UTV’s & SXS now come with a 1 year warranty standard.

Can Am also has a new info system touch screen display that claims to be better then their previous system.

I will say I think the Z10 will still have some nicer features at the $19,999 price point, but for those who might be unsure of the CFMoto brand or name, can get into a Can Am X3 for the same price point.

I hope CFMoto is at the Sand Show this year with an update and release date for the Z10 and possibly other trims or models.

Edit; Just saw CFMoto has a huge booth at the Sand Show this year. It looks like the grass area that 4WP used to have. This would be the first year that CFMoto has their own booth at the show. Makes me hopeful we see & hear
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NIKAL said:
It’s official the CFMoto Z10 will be at dealers in April or possibly late March. This week Dealers were told they can take deposits and place their orders now. I have a feeling the larger higher volume CFMoto dealers like MSC (Main Street Cycle) in Mississippi will get the first shipments in late March.

If this holds true then I’d think the CFMoto hybrid sport/Overland HVAC model (think sport Xpedition) will be released by the end of 2026 for the 2027 model year.

The new U10 Highlander utility, Z10 sport and the (Xpedition competitor) are all to be built at the Mexico plant, and looking at the time line from the start of the U10 production to Z10, they should be able to get the 3rd model in production by the end of the year.

I was told much of the delays was getting the Mexico factory, which is brand new up & running, and to get the U10 in production first. Once they were confident in the factory & labor, they would open the second production line, which at the San Show I was told the goal was to start building the Z10 parts and assembly after the first of the year. So the time line I was given all seems to match and be true.
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Interesting new
wife is interested in the U10 Highlander for sunset and kid rides
 
Just for comparison of what I’d consider direct competition to the CFMOTO Z10. The Polaris RZR XP, Can Am X3 DS.

Here are basic specs of each, not including tech or comfort features.

2026 Polaris RZR XP 2 seat. $20K, 114 hp 2 cylinder N/A, Walker 2.0-2.5 shocks, 29 inch tire, 64 wide, 90 inch WB.

2026 Can Am X3 DS 2 seat. $20K, 135 hp 3 cylinder turbo, Showa 2.5 shocks, 30 inch tire, 64 wide 102 WB

2026 CFMOTO Z10 2 seat, 20K, 143 hp 3 cylinder turbo, Fox electric adjust 2.5 shocks, 30 inch tires, 64 wide 99 in WB.
 
Looking forward to this Z10. I guarantee we'll have one in the shop the day our dealer gets the call.

I doubt it will be a Pro R, Mav R, H2 competitor in HP, but its going to be a whole helluva lot of bang for the buck for what it is.

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@NIKAL yep!! You posted that at the same time. Nailed it.
 
CFMOTO officially released the Z10 for the U.S. market today. Several dealers were able to start taking deposits a month or so ago. But today was the official launch in the U.S.


They have made some improvements since showing it at the 2024 Sand Show. They did a soft launch in South America about 8-9 months ago? I think that was there test bed to make sure it was ready for the U.S market. The original hp was 143, but it’s been increased to 154hp. They have added increased cooling, which I think might include a turbo inner cooler, which the 143HP platform did not have. The Fox electronic adjustable shocks that can be adjusted on the fly from the steering wheel look to have stainless wear sleeves now, which is a good improvement, but I don’t think Eibach springs are coming on the shocks. Probably using the same spring manufacture that Fox is using on the Kawasaki. Apple car play is still standard, as is their new RideSync which is like Polaris’s Ride Command. The adjustable PS control looks to have been kept as I was told that might not make it to production, but it did. So that pretty cool. The A-plus tube on the roll cage is there, plus the turbo is still on the back side of the turbo, and those are both things Speed claims to have the patent on. Be interesting to see if anything come of it. I know I was told 2 years ago CFMoto is not worried about Speed’s patents. They are ready to challenge if necessary. The tire is by ITP, and a 30 inch, but on a 14 inch wheel which is not as desirable. I’m surprised with all the features it does not come with a roof standard. So that’s kinda lame. Another unknown fir me is the WB on the 4 seater is 128 and I’d rather see something closer to 122-125. And I’d like to have seen more rear cargo room. But another plus is it comes standard with a 1 year factory warranty.

The car is still only a 64 inch wide, but this car is the first release and will be more popular nationwide then if they just released the 72-74 inch right away. Plus it gives them another model to sell. I suspect the 72 with 200hp will come in a model year or two away at most. They need to get it out as the XForce HVAC sport/adventure model I’m told would use the same power and suspension platform, and they need to get that model out soon as the hype for it is big. If they can get it out in the next year or so, they can take a huge market share away from Polaris and beat Can Am to market.

And the new Z10 has kept its original price of $19,999 for the 2 seater and $22,999 for the 4 seater. All cars come as a single trim, so at that price you get everything shown. I suspect this car is going to sell very well in its category, and take the stigma away from previous CFMOTO machines. They are looking to go head to head with Polaris & Can Am and this is the first of many sport machines they are releasing to do that.


For more specs or info
www.cfmotousa.com

2025 CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 | Sport Side by Side

Experience the ultimate off-road powersports thrill with the ZFORCE Z10, a turbocharged sport side by side, featuring OmniDrive™ and a 12.3” RideSync™ display.
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Mountain Motorsports (Ontario) and Del Amo (Santa Ana) are both close to me, it will be cool to see in person at a Dealership.

Interesting and great price point.

Crazy how SXS, UTV, ROV all started back in the day, to where it is now.

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Here’s a pretty cool video. I was told a year ago there was going to be a series of videos on the making of the CFMoto Z10. Not sure if this is the first in a series? I met Tristin Hipps a few years ago and you could see the passion he has for this. Prior to CFMoto he was at Polaris, and before that Arctic Cat. Pretty much everyone on the CFMoto DIG team is from Polaris, Can Am, Arctic Cat or another powersport/MC brand.


I’m sure Robby is going to be commenting on the Z10 as he claims they are infringing on a few of his patents. 😂 Clearly CFMoto is not worried about it.
 
Nick @ Chupacabra just loaded up his YouTube video of his review of the Z10.

 
Crusty said:
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I watched it earlier. It’s a long video but pretty good. Also consider this guys from Canada so what they like or want is different then what an open desert guy might want. But most of his points were valid. I think he made the whole windshield and roof ducting a bigger deal than it is. The fact is all rear radiator mounted cars, have this same issue. Late model Yamaha YXZ, Can Am Mav R, Speed UTV.

IMO the real proof that CFMoto is stepping up is going to be Reliability, Dealer Support, and Parts availability and support. These 3 are places CFMOTO needs to step up and show they are a tier 1 brand & product.
 
John@Outfront said:
What does this mean or were you trying to say something else?
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Sorry, the turbo is on the back side of the engine. Robby claims to have a patent that he is the only one that can mount a turbo past the center line of the rear side of the engine. The issue is, he does have a patent, but it’s his responsibility to search and disclose any prior art that shows the same thing. Or if someone else can show prior art then his patent is void. CFMoto must believe there is prior art, or they have been able to alter their design enough that they too mounted the turbo on the rear side of the engine farther away from the driver’s compartment. Just thinking out loud, but where is a turbo mounted on an air cooler VW engine? How long have guys been putting turbos on air cooled VW engines? The 80’s maybe?

Robby made a comment a year & a half ago saying multiple things on this car infringe on his patents and this car will never be sold in the USA or they will be paying royalties. Well here we are and so far no lawsuits have been filed, CFMOTO had a whole extra year & a half to make changes if they thought there was a patent infringement. I’m pretty confident they have an an actual legal dept that actually looks at everything they are doing to make sure they are not infringing on a patent, or possibly patenting something themselves on a design they come up with.

Robby also said Polaris & Can Am can’t mount shocks on the lower front arms. He claims to have the patent on that. Same with front mounted steering. Problem is every off road race car or play buggy has that. And Arctic Cat had that on the original WildCat. Then Robby says he has the patent on the 8 point roll cage design on the XX, and the patent on the A+window bar like Speed has. Again race cars have been doing that forever. The aftermarket UTV guys have added those tubes in their cages. Robby threatened to sue IRC (International Race Cars) for having a removable lower front part of the chassis so you can drop the front differential out of the vehicle from below. He claims that’s his patent from the XX design. He wanted something like $200K in royalties to let IRC use the concept on their class 1 and TT chassis. IRC did not bite or pay. Robby has a patent of the reversible suspension parts, but that’s an idea he got from the VW Dakar team, when he raced in Dakar for them. Even his one piece bead lock wheel face. There was a guy doing the same thing years before Robby. They guy made them for rock crawler trucks.

Robby’s got great ideas, but they are inspired by someone else or something he sees. And that’s cool, but so far most don’t seem patent enforceable. Or change it enough to get around the one part of the design that is actually patentable.
 
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