The road, my friends, is a tapestry woven with endless tales, and today’s yarn spins around a pint-sized marvel. Feast your eyes on the CFMOTO Papio XO-1, a machine that whispers sweet nothings of yesteryear’s speed and daring, all wrapped up in a package barely larger than a hound dog.
This is a defiant nod to the literbikes and the over-engineered speed demons you see on the road and track. The Papio XO-1 is motorcycling at its best. It looks small. It looks fun. And it won’t break the bank either.
The Papio XO-1 Makes Most Full-Sized Sportbikes Look Ugly
They’ve slapped a full fairing on this little beast, a proper shell, complete with winglets that, while perhaps more for show than go on a mere 9.4 horsepower, still sing a song of grand prix glory. Twin headlights gleam from a nose that echoes the brawny bikes of the 1980s, a true throwback for those with gasoline in their veins and memories of screaming four-strokes.
Beneath the new skin, the heart remains the familiar 126cc air-cooled single, churning through a six-speed gearbox. It’s got an upside-down fork and a monoshock, proving that even small packages can deliver a decent ride. And listen to this: a “TCS” decal. Traction control on a bike this size? Why, it’s a sign of the times, a little electronic guardian for the greenhorn, bringing peace of mind to the paved path.
Weighing in at a mere 251 pounds, it’s a featherlight companion for the daily grind or a weekend jaunt. Though it’s no fire-breathing dragon, the Papio XO-1 captures that undeniable spirit of motorcycling, the sheer joy of two wheels and an open road, reminding us that sometimes, the biggest thrills come in the smallest packages. Keep your eyes peeled, for this little retro rocket is bound for our shores.
Source: Cycle World
Probably a dumb question but – will the full fairing version still allow for the gas tank screen to be added? Like the half fairing does
That’s a great question that I don’t know the answer to, but I’ll try to find out, Jay!