$12,999 MSRP

• Affordable Four Door

• V-Twin power as standard

• Extended Warranty Available

Four seats, more frills, less cash.

No single brand has done more to legitimize Chinese-built powersports here in the USA than CFMoto. The company has been slowly but surely building up an arsenal of affordable machines that cater directly to the American market, and the 2025 CFMoto UForce 800 XL is a prime example of that.

Put simply, you’re getting four doors, four seats, and a twin-cylinder engine, all for the price of a base model, single-cylinder Can-Am Defender that lacks even the most basic conveniences like power steering. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to bang-for-your-buck on this utility rig.

And, because CFMoto is well aware of American preconceptions toward Chinese products (they’re cheap, poorly made, unreliable, etc.), they also offer a standard 1-year factory warranty on the UForce 800XL, as well as an optional extended factory coverage plan that pushes your peace of mind out to a full six years.

Sound good? Not so fast: here’s everything else you’ll want to know before pulling the trigger on this middleweight workhorse.

How much power does it make?

CFMoto claims the 2025 UForce 800 XL makes 63 horsepower and 51 lb-ft of torque from its 800cc liquid-cooled V-Twin. Those numbers run circles around Can-Am’s current base-model HD7 motor, and fall just two ponies short of their HD9 V-twin upgrade, for reference. That’s also a two horsepower improvement over Polaris’ 999cc Ranger 1000.

That power is delivered via Bosch fuel injection, and routed through CFMoto’s proprietary “OmniDrive” CVT transmission. High and low gears are available, as is selectable four-wheel drive with a locking diff as standard.

What makes it special?

The CFMoto UForce 800 XL is all about value versus the competition. For $13,000, you’re getting a well-equipped utility rig that would run you thousands more coming from any another reputable manufacturer.

The power is there, while the working capacity splits the difference between full-sized rigs and middleweight alternatives. The UForce also comes much better equipped from the factory than most of its competitors by including things like power steering, a full roof, aluminum wheels, and a 4,500-pound synthetic-rope winch as standard equipment.

Why do I want it?

You want a solid workhorse with room for four, but you don’t want to pay for it to be built anywhere near the USA or Japan. With 660 pounds of capacity in its hydraulic dump bed and 1,500 pounds of towing capability, the UForce 800 XL meets or exceeds the needs of most owners, and does it for a hell of a lot less cash.

You also want a decently well equipped rig with the aforementioned goodies like a winch and a roof, but you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for said accessories. It’s also worth nothing that much like its machines, CFMoto’s factory upgrades typically cost about 30% less than the competition.

That means the UForce 800XL can be ordered with a full cab for under $18,000. It’ll be a basic cab with poly windshields and flip-out windows, but a full cab all the same.

Why don’t I want it?

There are two main reasons most shoppers will pass on CFMoto’s UForce 800 XL. The first is the most obvious: it’s made in China, and many US consumers still aren’t comfortable investing in goods that are historically viewed as second rate and/or unreliable.

Granted, CFMoto does back their rig with a standard 12-month warranty, and they do offer an extended care plan for a price, but many would-be-buyers still aren’t ready to take the leap, even with CFMoto’s guarantees and rapidly growing dealer network.

The second reason is capability. While the UForce 800 is no slouch, its 1,500-pound towing capacity falls a full 1,000 pounds short of its full-sized competitors, as even a base model single-cylinder Defender is rated to a full 2,500 pounds. The 660-pound bed capacity is above average for a “mid-size” rig, but again falls short of both the Defender and Ranger 1000.

What trim do I want?

This one’s easy, as the 2025 CFMoto UForce 800 XL only comes in one trim: four seats and doors nets. You can technically “step up” to a factory camo paint job for an extra $350, but in terms of features and capability, all 800 XL models are identical.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

Assuming a four seat rig is what you’re after, you can go one of two ways here: commit to the “mid-size” alternatives like the Polaris Ranger 570, Honda Pioneer 700, or Kawasaki Mule 4010 for a similiar price, or step it up to a full-size Defender or Ranger 1000 for improved capability and a lot more cash.

2025 CFMoto UForce 800 XL Specs

Length: 143 in.

Width: 60 in.

Height: 79 in.

Wheelbase: 109.1 in.

Claimed Dry Weight: 1,629 lbs

Engine: Liquid-cooled V-Twin

Displacement: 800cc

Transmission: OmniDrive™ CVT with P/R/N/H/L

Claimed Power: 63 hp @ 7,000 rpm

Claimed Torque: 51 LB-FT @ 5,500rpm

Fuel System: EFI

Steering: Electric power steering

Drivetrain: 2WD/4WD/4WD Lock

Front Suspension: High clearance A-arm independent; 8.9 in. travel

Rear Suspension: Double A-arm independent; 8.9 in. travel

Front Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Wheels F/R: 14” Cast aluminum alloy

Tires F/R: Front: 27″ x 9″ x 14″, Rear: 27″ x 11″ x 14″

Bed Capacity: 660 lbs

Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs.

Seating Capacity: 4

Ground Clearance: 11.8 in.

Fuel Capacity: 10.5 gal