The new version of the Cfmoto Papio SS With full fairing it represents the next logical step in the expansion of this family of small urban sports in the Yankee market. It retains the playful and accessible essence of the original model, but adds a more radical touch in aesthetics and, possibly, more complete in technology.
In the late 80s, Japan lived one of the stages of greatest economic effervescence in its recent history. During that financial bubble, the large motorcycle brands not only turned to the most pointed competition and engineering, but also explored creative niches hitherto little exploited.
It was the golden age of street sports motorcycles, models with GP aesthetics, 12 -inch and totally approved tires to circulate by road.
Today, more than three decades later, it seems that China is living its own moment of creative expansion, with brands such as Cfmoto Heading a new wave of products designed to cover all tastes, from large tourism to small pocket sports. In this context, the family Papio It has become one of the most striking of its catalog. American catalog, as we are not going to get tired of commenting.
The motorcycle maintains the double retro -style headlight, reminiscent of the classic sports of the 80s and 90s, but adds a complete fairing that wraps the front and the sides more. In addition, it includes small side aerodynamic fins, following the current tendency of the Superbikes, although here with a more aesthetic objective than functional given its modest power.
Another change is the new highest handlebar, mounted on increases that stand out above the shell, which indicates a greater concern about ergonomics and driving comfort for greater stature users. In addition, the frontal fairing seems to have additional extensions that could protect the hands of the wind pilot, an unusual detail on motorcycles of this size.
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Mechanics remains unchanged with respect to the current Papio SS. A 126 cc monocylindrical engine refrigerated by air, which delivers some 9.4 hp and 9.2 nm of torque, enough to reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h. This propeller is associated with a six -speed gearbox, something unusual on such small motorcycles.
The chassis is a simple steel tubular frame, and the cycle part is well resolved, with an inverted front fork, a rear monkey and a disc brake system on both axes. In the front train we find a 210 mm album with double piston clamp, while in the rear a 190 mm album with a piston clamp is used. Of course, all assisted by a double channel ABS system.
Although the Papio SS It may seem a minimoto with the naked eye, its proportions are closer to models such as Honda Grom, Monkey… that of the Japanese micro sports of the 80s. Its wheelbase is 1,200 mm and has an empty weight of 113 kg, the same tare as the current version, despite the largest fairing.
A striking detail that appears in the filtered images is the presence of a sticker with the acronym “TCS” in the front fender, which traditionally indicates the presence of a traction control system. Although it may seem exaggerated to include this electronic assistance on a motorcycle less than 10 hpthe truth is that more and more urban scooters and motorcycles are incorporating this type of aid to the driver.
The reason is not so much the technical need as the expectation of the modern consumer, accustomed to active safety systems in cars and waiting for a similar level in its two -wheeled vehicles. If confirmed, this new Papio It would become one of the most technologically equipped minimotos of its category.
