CF MOTO800 MT - a quick look 

I agree. Great points.

My next generation won’t I guarantee it

No problem 👍

Thanks for your thoughts.

I do😂

Good call.

It's literally MANY thousands of dollars cheaper than any similarly optioned bike in the same category, which the DL650 definitely isn't.

@@simpletonballsack will there's a lot of personal preference there, but to me, they're both physically large mid capacity soft roaders with similar power and similar suspension travel. The CFMoto has cruise control which is nice, but that's about it. The Suzuki is a little lighter with a bit more range, the CFMoto has a little more power, but bad fuel mapping. Both are fast enough to send you to jail on the road, and hospital on the dirt. The Suzuki has a reputation for the motor lasting several hundred thousand km. The KTM very much has the opposite reputation, but we don't know yet if the Chinese can improve on the poor reputation of the Austrians as far as motor building goes. (I doubt it, but who knows). The Chinese bike is more expensive, but has dismal resale value. They're practically worthless second hand. The Suzuki holds its value which is good if you turn over bikes regularly, but bad if you're looking for a second hand one. Really there's not much in it on paper, but if you're the type who buys and keeps for decades, the CFMoto doesn't have the longevity to appeal, and if you're the type who turns over bikes after a year, then the depreciation will be eye watering. So I can't see who this bike would suit when there's the DL in the shop next door.

@@gasdive The DL has always been a good deal, but curious as to the price of a DL with: TFT touch screen Apple CarPlay Satnav Heated seats Heated grips Centre stand Adjustable screen Quickshifter Electronic rider modes Fog lights Adjustable screen Tyre pressure monitor Radial brakes crash bars and as you've selectively noted: cruise control, since these are standard on the 800MT. Remove all that stuff and yeah, I might agree you have a bit of a point. Still, despite your assertion of similar power, 69hp vs 95hp alone places these two machines in different classes.

@@simpletonballsack what is this "equipment" that you speak of that's more important than an engine that you can depend on?

Thanks

You sound keen.

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV all about value for money these days... The stealerships in this country are making what little inventory that is available hard to buy.. with all the freight and set up and doc fees we are paying 2-3k over MSRP. Not me. It stinks because there are so many great promoters like yourself of all this great iron. It may be nice to buy from a manufacturer that wants and needs the business

I think it would be good for most Australian conditions.

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Thanks for the note. Mainly looking for a touring machine 80% road and light gravel offroad 20% - I reckon this would fit the role well.

@@TheSar I agree.

Copy of a what?

With the bike supplied.

Hello Wayne Spencer . I am seriously looking at the mt 800 as well Are yoy happy with the drive modes? What kind of dirt where you riding on, loose sandy, corrugated etc I have to say by looking at the specs and the quality of the components almost too good to be true. How do you find the power delivery? Have they fixed the fuel mapping I have heard a few reviewers mention that when you punch the throttl nothing, then all of a sudden everything is happens I was looking at buying the new klr 650 and have spent almost a year researching Now I'm not so sure Safe riding

@@Thomas-wk5ll The bike is good, I ha ent had a issue with fuel mapping other say they have, the throttle response is touchy but you get used to it and it is fine, I find the power good right through, it really come o strong at 7000. It is heavy so can be a handful in soft sand

nope..much more ecuiped.

not sure let's see how we go

Not really keen

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV that bad ha!

It does what the label says

It was p*ssing down rain by that stage and I'd had enough :)

I think you've done all right :)

Fair enough!

I'm not sure that is going to happen. There are a heap of bikes to be tested this year.

Hmm that's an interesting interpretation. Listen to the words. Now that would be a good place to start.

Not sure.

Excllent.

I paid $13,990 for mine.

@@johnnyhan7976 With the luggage set?

Noted!

Ah suspension don't you love it.

one day :)

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV You won't stop laughing. And there aint no 9 grand suspension going to make it a trail weapon , more a cheery but clumsy mule :) You can have mine, except it's at the dealer (AGAIN!!!!) :) Good job I've some reliable T7 and KTM390 goodness to keep me burning fossil fuels and grinning. All the best from Scotland, and where's the Tenere Tragics !!!!!!

@@Hutchie2112 Tenere Tragics is imminent about two weeks away. Ballina in the east coast out to Longreach. Rain forecast so going to be a challenge

Totally agree!

Time will tell.

Sorry mate, no idea.

My dealer said Q1 2023

Australian currency

In Australia "midrange" refers to engine size or weight, or both. Not range. There's no hard and fast rules, but it would mean singles over 500 or so. Twins over about 400 and less than about 900. Triples and fours under 800.

good point gasdive.

Good point

CF Moto is a company to watch. If they hooked up with a good suspension supplier look out.

exactly..the japanese sell their name of reliability but if they still to play the game like this they will loose