For those wondering who makes CFMoto engines and where look no further. Over 10 years after 24-year-old entrepreneur Lai Guogui started CFMoto in Shanghai, the Chinese company produced its engines, motorcycles, scooters, quads, and other vehicles exclusively for the domestic market. Then, in the early 2000s, with a growing fanbase and expanding production, CFMoto went international.
In 2007, the company opened a 1.5 million ft² factory in Hangzhou to bolster growth, including significant engineering resources allocated to research and development. Exports found success, thanks to high demand for its popular quad range in foreign markets such as France. Since its inception, more than 51 engines and 98 auto models have been designed and built by CFMoto.
One such model is the Papio. The first came out in 2022, with new variants added to the list and upgraded over the years. The Papio line includes the XO Papio Trail, the XO Papio Racer, the ST Papio, the Papio SS, the Papio CL, and the Papio Nova. Although the names and specs vary, each Papio model offers the same level of affordability, compact size, and easy handling. So, is the Papio worth it?
