Same here mate! Was looking at the Honda Rebel 500 for a long time but now seeing this and it being nearly 6K cheaper(in my country) than the honda while being not so different from one another, gotta say the 450 CL-C has me on a chokehold at the moment.
I'm loving this bike everyday! got mine right after they launched it here in the Ph last December and all I could say is the bike is Phenomenal. I feel really good driving it 😊 I must say I made the right decision in getting this as my first big bike 😊
Realistically you don't need a monster motorcycle in the Philippines. This is a bike that you clearly own not because it's fast but because it gives you a great experience writing it. The 270° firing order really helps add to the retro experience. Recently I heard another CF 450 Moto model with a Yoshimura exhaust. My gosh did it ever transform the sound of that motorcycle into something like a Moto Guzzi or a V4 engine sound. The experience of cruising around on a retro bike in comfort without lovely sound would be good enough for me to enjoy.
This is really a good beginner bike. First of all meron syang gear tracking nakikita sa dashboard kong anong gear ka so hindi nakakalito just for me because im a lazy rider minsan nakakalimutan ko kong anong gear na ako😂 tapos yung yung lining ng handle bar sa sholder looks comfortable pati sitting position with semi forward pegs. Mala triumph nga talaga.
Simple solution for the high rear fender adjust the rear shock make it more softer to lower it and be near the top of the rear wheel and when you sitting at it while riding the motorbike.
Best looking Chinese bike design wise,it's better than any HD motorcycles I've seen.they also nailed the weight normally cruisers are super heavy.what keeps me from buying it is the unknown reliability...I wouldn't have that peace of mind driving it long distance or owning it long term.Styling wise I give it a 10
This was my sentiment as well regarding reliability but now that the 450ss has been out for a while I think the drivetrain has proven reliable enough for a budget cruiser. Looking to get one as a second motorcycle for longer distances next to my MC19
a great video and I agree with you about the rear of the motorcycle. But there are saddlebags made of antique leather that cover the large gap between the tire and the fender perfectly and also look extremely good. Greetings from Austria
Tama ka sa rear fender. It's Fugly pero kapag wala lang naka-upo. Bumabagsak siya pag naupuan na kaya pogi ka parin pag nakaupo na. Kung ayaw niyo parin ay hintayin niyo nalang ang single seat version niya na ilalabas sa future. Same na ng rear fender ng Triumph bobber at bristol bobber.
Dang, ganda ng bike na to. 😍 hirap lang mamili between this and speed 400 since magkalapit lang price nila and mas okay brand ng triumph since matagal na sila. Pero kung strict cruiser lang, eto na talaga. 👌
The space between tire and fender is the cost of having long travel suspension , results into a much softer riding experience. Looks fine once mounted . Wish it had a V twin though .
I think you forgot to mention (or I didn't catch it) what puts this above the Rebel 500. This actually uses an engine with a 270° crank to give that sweet grunt.
@@MrElosobearNo. The sound gives a sense of being on an actual cruiser bike, plus it's belt-driven. In other words, features to price ratio, not just the price
I really enjoyed your review, I know it may appeal to beginners but maybe think we can drop "the beginner tag" I think it a great bike in it's own right, too often bikes of smaller displacement get written off as just "beginner bikes" I have large displacement bikes but still enjoy jumping on a smaller capable machine which is every bit as fulfilling to ride as a large one, anyways keep up the great work!
I hope you get to review the Kawasaki Eliminator soon I like the low slung seat with "normal" peg position. I'd bet you can stand up on the Eliminator. It looks like CFMOTO CL-C has the traditional cruiser-style of forward peg position.
same sentiments about the obr seat, good thing there will be a single seat configuration for this called the low rider not the concept one, hoping it will come sooner here in the ph. nice review
A mono-shock rear has the advantage of giving more travel than twin shocks. This gives a smooth plush ride. That is probably why the rear mudguard needs to be a bit higher to provide clearance. You can take off the mudguard and get filth and mud shot up your back when it rains if you like but please don't press manufactures to deny us a decent mudguard
I think cfmoto is nailing it with this bike, my guess is that it will be just as good as all the other bikes cfmoto has provided us with, to be honest I think you get a lot more for your money than with some of the other bikes mentioned… and yes the resale value is lower but I think if the reliability is good it’s a definite keeper 😊💪
Yeah, its very subjective. Some would want to cut it out because they want the bobber type with the single seated one but for those folks who ride alongside their partners, its much better to have that part :)
wow! this one got my attention better than the new Kawasaki Eliminator! that stock exhaust sounds nice too.. and totally agree, it would be a great canvass for custom builders.
Watching this while owning one. Torn between this and the Rebel, after a couple of reviews I'm convinced and bought one. The best choice ever! Edit: @5:57 no, it only has 12L fuel capacity
@@seanmack4552 it's 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers so around 21 kpl Edit: I'm not fuel conscious so I drive 100kph above on the freeway when I get to ride it
Will there be any issues with the belt drivetrain rather than chain? Thanks a lot, im comparing this also to eliminator and rebel before making a decision to buy
@@jordanzzzh umm.. I get it -but syill - maybe search for the "CL-X 700 Adventure" (high fender) and then you might fully understand me about why it might be SUPER awesome if they make a 450 version of it :)
I wouldn't replace my Harley with one - well not for interIsland rides - but I'd get that any day over a Honda-snoozefest-Rebel. Oh yeah ++++'s for the full review in English 👍
I'm 6'4", you reckon it'll feel too small? - I'm really only after a small cruiser, but feels like I need to go at least to a Vulcan S to not feel too cramped.
I think this is better looking than the Eliminator and Vulcan 650. However, I think the Royal Enfields (Meteor, Super Meteor, Hunter, and Shotgun) are better looking than all of them.
CF is aiming for the peak more and more with the stylish affordable mid weight bikes. Also triumph might sue their money back that CF will steal from them by swaying the commuter cruiser riders with this bike in the next few years lol
The bike suspensions (front & rear) are TOO HIGH to be a cruiser. Most of asian made bike have the SAME ISSUE (example Vulcan 650, REBEL). It seems that the designer failed to understand about cruiser bike.
