If you’re in the market for a used side-by-side, the CFMoto UForce 800 is one of the newer discontinued models you’ll find, as it was just phased out as of 2023.
While CFMoto is not the most familiar name, their vehicles have begun to soar in popularity in recent years as their growing quality and low prices have them firmly on the list of best side-by-sides for the money.
If you’re not familiar with CFMoto’s line of utility side-by-sides, check out this review of the good and bad with UForces.
And this guide of CFMoto owner reviews will give you an idea of what current owners are saying.
But read on for an in-depth review of the UForce 800, including the following about this specific model:
- Build quality
- Performance
- Design & Key Features
- How fast it goes
- What UForce 800 owners like
- What UForce 800 owners don’t like
- Problems that led to it being phased out
- How it compares to the current UForce models
About The CFMoto UForce 800
The UForce 800 was CFMoto’s mid-size utility/rec model, produced from around 2013 to 2022, when it was phased out leaving the UForce 600 and UForce 1000 as CFMoto’s only current utility side-by-sides.
It offered a number features that set it apart from the other UForce models of the time including sportier body styling, a mid-mount engine, and high back bucket seats in place of the standard bench seating.
For those looking for a utility rig with a bit more recreational appeal than the other models, the UForce 800 was a great choice with its excellent top-end speed and agility.
But while there were plenty more positives about the UForce 800, it also came with a number of noticeable drawbacks that played a part in it eventually being phased out after 2022.
Build Quality & Performance
Engine
The UForce 800 is equipped with a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 800cc V-Twin engine.
The engine provides a max power output of 62 horsepower, and is loaded with power and low-end torque to make it an excellent trail riding option.
It has zero issues tackling tough terrain, making light work of mud, shallow water, rutted paths, and steep hills.
While the engine is high quality, it’s a mid-mount engine which leads to more heat finding its way into the cab than models with the engine located further back.
The engine location also leads to it being extremely loud in the cab, making it hard to hear your passengers when accelerating or at speed.
Another drawback with this model comes in the form of its fuel tank, which is among the smallest you’ll find among UForces and other comparable models at 6.6 gallons.
But the performance this engine provides are tough to beat for the price.
| Engine Type | Four Stroke, SOHC, 8-Valve |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V-Twin |
| Displacement | 800 cc |
| Horsepower | 62 HP (6,700 RPM) |
| Fuel System | Delphi EFI |
| Engine Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.6 Gallons |
Drivetrain
Mated to the UForce 800’s engine is an automatic CVT transmission, which makes for easy and smooth shifting.
This model offers both 2WD and 4WD via a switch on the dash, along with a locking front differential for added traction when out on the trail or working.
It also offers both a Low and High gear, along with Neutral, Reverse, and Park.
For those who go with this model, it’s highly recommended to use the parking brake instead of the “Park” setting when the vehicle is stopped.
The stock transmission doesn’t seem to like the prolonged pressure of the Park setting, and if used for long periods over and over it can lead to the gear shift being tough to shift.
| Drive System | 2WD/4WD w/ locking front differential |
| Transmission Type | Automatic CVT |
| Gears | H – L – N – R – P |
Suspension
Independent Double A-Arms make up both the front and rear suspension system in the UForce 800, making for 9 inches of travel.
It’s also equipped with oil-dampened shocks that are preload adjustable so you can choose the best setting for your riding style and the terrain you’ll be tackling.
The rear suspension is rounded out by a sway bar for added stability.
The suspension set-up is meant to give it the ability to tackle off-road terrain and to make it comfortable for you while riding.
But the suspension system is known to be a little stiff, even fully adjusted.
The max ground clearance of 10.2 inches is good enough to keep this model from bottoming very often on the trail, but there’s also a skid plate that runs the underside for added protection.
| Wheelbase | 72 in |
| Max Ground Clearance | 10.2 in |
| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arms, preload adjustable oil-dampened shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Double A-Arms, preload adjustable oil-dampened shocks |
| Front & Rear Travel | 9 inches |
Tires & Brakes
The UForce 800 is outfitted with cast alloy wheels and 26-inch CST Abuzz tires in the front and rear.
These tires are as solid as they come and provide excellent traction in pretty much any terrain, though sand is known to slow it down a bit.
There are hydraulic disc brakes located on all four wheels, able to provide excellent stopping power at any speed or on any surface.
| Front Tires | 26 x 9-14 |
| Rear Tires | 26 x 11-14 |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
Dimensions
The UForce 800 is built to resemble a big, bulky utility model like the rest of the line.
But while it looks big, it actually has a smaller overall size than most comparable UTVs.
Its width is narrower than most utility side-by-sides in its class by around two inches.
And while a good-sized model with good power and torque to it, the UForce 800 offers the lowest towing capacity in the line at 1,205 lbs.
And the rear dumping cargo bed offers the ability to haul up to 600 lbs, and comes with a nitrogen gas spring assist lift.
| Length | 117 in |
| Width | 57.6 in |
| Height | 73 in |
| Dry Weight | 1,377 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 1,250 lbs |
| Cargo Box Capacity | 600 lbs |
Exterior Features
Like the rest of the UForce models, the UForce 800 comes flush with a number of accessories that add to its appeal for the price.
It also has a number of features that make it both off-road and road-ready right from the jump, so you don’t have to worry about outfitting it with add-ons.
These features and accessories include:
- 3,500-pound Liana winch up front with wireless remote control
- Automotive style paint
- High-back bucket seats
- Controls and grips with nice contoured surfaces
- Glove box and storage compartment under the hood
- Low and high beam LED headlights
- Tail lights, brakes lights, and turn signals
- Electronic power steering in newer models
- Plastic half side doors
- Rear dump bed with lift assist
- Floor drains for easy cleaning
UForce 800 Compared To Current Models
The UForce 800 has a number of similarities, but also some noticeable differences compared to the UForce 600 and UForce 1000 models.
Key Differences
- Bucket seating in the UForce 800 vs bench seating in the 600 and 1000.
- Sportier body styling in the UForce 800.
- The UForce 800’s engine is located more centrally than that of the 600 and 1000.
- Less towing capacity in the UForce 800 than in the 600 and 1000.
- UForce 800 is faster than the 600 but not the 1000.
- UForce 800 has more horsepower than the 600, but just barely.
- UForce 800 has a smaller-capacity gas tank than the 600 and 1000.
- The 600 and 1000 have a bit more storage space than the UForce 800.
- UForce 800 does not come standard with a hard top roof or windshield, while the 600 and 1000 do.
What Owners Like About The UForce 800
Similar to the two current models, the UForce 800 offers quite a few qualities that owners like.
- One of the best price-for-performance values you’ll find among used side-by-sides.
- Flush with a number of accessories that make it off-road ready from the jump.
- 800cc V-Twin engine makes an impressive 62 HP and offers excellent power.
- Electronic power steering is included on newer models, making them very easy to steer and handle.
- LED projector beam headlights put off plenty of light for night riding.
- Drains built into the flooring make for easy cleaning.
- Bucket seats are contoured and comfortable, holding your body in place well.
- One of the smaller utility UTVs in its class, making it more capable of riding tight trails and wooded areas than similar models.
What Owners Dislike About The UForce 800
The UForce 800 also has some drawbacks, and tends to suffer from some of the same issues found in the CFMoto UForce 1000.
- The location of the engine leads to excessive heat in the cab area and under the seats, making it uncomfortable to ride for long periods on warm days.
- The engine location also makes the cab area very loud when accelerating or riding at speed.
- It offers one of the lower towing capacities in its class.
- One of the smallest fuel tanks in its class, leading to the need to refuel more often.
- For a little less money, the UForce 600 actually offers better working ability which is one of the reasons this model was phased out.
- There’s not much storage space.
- The stock suspension is known to be a little stiff when riding off-road.
For more detail on these drawbacks and how to overcome them, check out this guide to proven fixes for common problems with the UForce 800.
CFMoto UForce 800 Top Speed
The UForce 800 can hit a top speed of around 65 mph depending upon the number of riders and terrain you’re riding.
Some owners report hitting speeds of up to 68 mph in the right conditions, while some say their UForce 800 can barely top 60 mph.
If you’ve got a newer model in good condition, you should be able to hit 65 mph, which stacks up well when compared with the top speed of the UForce 1000.
Final Word
The UForce 800 makes for a good used UTV option at a very reasonable price, especially when considering the accessories and features it comes with compared to competitive models.
For more on CFMoto, check out the following guides before you go:
