CFMoto ZEEHO Cyber production form leaked
By Ben Purvis
CFMoto launched its ZEEHO electric sub-brand earlier this year with a concept scooter - the Cyber that promised 125 cc performance and impressive range. Now the production version has been approved for sale in China and its styling revealed in detailed patent documents.
The Chinese type approval means key dimensions and performance details have been confirmed. Power is listed at 5kW, which is just 6.7 hp, but it's worth pointing out that's a 'continuous' rating reflecting what the motor can sustain for unlimited periods without overheating. During its launch earlier this year, CFMoto claimed a peak of 10kW (13.4 hp) for the concept version, and it's likely the production model will achieve similar performance for short periods, putting it close to the 11kW limit on 125 cc bikes. The officially rated top speed of 64 mph certainly suggests that's the case and is close to the 68 mph that CFMoto originally cited for the concept version of the Cyber.
The numbers mean the Cyber should be capable even at A-road speeds, even though it is by no means a 'big' scooter. At 1,380 mm, the wheelbase is the same as a Vespa GTS125, and the wheels are small 12 inch units with 100/80 front and 120/70 rear tyres.
Compared to the concept version, the changes include a more sensible seat unit, with space for a passenger, replacing the original show bike's single-seat design. The floor has also been made flat, where the concept featured a significant hump between the rider's feet. Another subtle but welcome change is the switch from chain drive to a quieter, less maintenance-intensive belt for the final version of the bike.
Brembo brakes are retained for the production model, although surprisingly the Chinese market version isn't certified as having ABS. That might change as and when the bike reaches Europe. Although the certification documents don't reveal details like range, CFMoto claimed the original concept version was good for 80 miles on a charge and that the battery could be topped up to 80% in half an hour on a fast charger.
The documents do confirm the bike's weight, putting it at a surprisingly light 133 kg. With type approval gained in China already, and patents for the styling published worldwide, the official launch of the production Cyber can't be far off.
