CFMoto 450MT review - world launch recap 

I ordered mine between xmas and new years 2023. Went down to cfmoto to have a talk and they said there would not be any demos before first order confirmed and the only info he had was a printed sheet and specs. That was all they had from head office. I had a think ( I was already sure I would like one) and put down a deposit. I'm south of the river in Perth W.A. The dealer already had at that stage 49 total pre-orders. There are 3 dealers in perth metro area and one in Gero ( about 500km north of Perth ). Four dealers is all I can find for Western Australia So I was surprised only 300 odd total pre-orders for Australia . I been waiting for a decent Aussie or english speaking review or thoughts on this bike. There has been too many pre-views which mean bugger all. Thanks for getting this up.

As soon as you mentioned that "some people will complain about the weight of this bike, they want an enduro or a rally bike" you earned my sub, i am tired of people saying this bike is too heavy or underpowered, while at the same time, speaking highly of the RE Himalayan 450, or some other 650cc+ bikes that weigh up to 20 kilos more, the hypocrisy to scrutinize something that didn't really exist before at this price point is offensive, this bike weights the same as my Versys X300, with more power, way more torque, a gas tank as big, bigger tyres and rims, with better, beefier suspension. How can they complain when there is nothing like it at this price point?

Nice sharp review Wayne. It's a shame those who don't embrace a changing world will miss out on a fun bike. Funny part is they probably drive Kias and Hyundai's.

i orderd mine more than 4 months ago now , couple of weeks left now till delivery .I orderd mine as you see it here , couldent be happier

The weakest link in anything mechanical these days is the electrical system. The more tech involved, the higher the potential of failure. Gone are the days when bikes were simple, only requiring an ignition winding, and a set of points to ensure reliability. The Chinese engines have really advanced from a mechanical standpoint. However, it will be seen if the electrical systems are robust enough to ensure reliability. After all, BMW switched to Nipon Denso due to the shortcomings of Bosch. Perhaps CFMOTO should look towards a company with more experience to ensure electrical reliability, in the short term at least, much like their use of Canadian CVT transmissions on their Quads,

Looks like a good option for the price, shame about the snatchy throttle, nothing a tune or different throttle tube can't try and solve I guess. Does it have android auto / carplay like other CFMOTO bikes?

I quite like this bike, looks great off road and i would love to see some english videos of what it is like on the open road for touring with camping gear. And yes in Australia we often ride great distance to get to the off road😊.

Ordered mine on the last day for the pre-sale price, now to wait for it to roll in 👍🏻

great video. Ive seen a couple of reviews say 450 Him is probably more dirt focussed, than 450mt. Without riding back2back, what is this based on ? Is it purely the chunky, nostalic feel of the 450 Him? ..... from what I can see on paper, the 450mt has more power, better suspension adjustment, and less weight ... can you please explain. Thanks

Esta es la moto que los japoneses se han negado a hacernos desde hace más de 30 años. He tenido motos trial, trail y maxitrail desde hace 45 años. La CFMoto MT 450, en mi opinión posee potencia suficiente para casi todo, buen equipamiento de serie, larga autonomía, capacidad de carga viajera, carenados austeros pero suficientes, actualizaciones de software vía app de móvil, ABS y DSC desconectables, tubeless, filtro de aire fácilmente accesible, buena ergonomía, manetas regulables, pantalla ajustable, tomas de energía, escape alto, capacidad de carga, subchasis desmontable, estriberas, cambio, y espejos retráctiles, suspensiones largas solventes y adecuadas para uso mixto, electrónica comedida, altura de asiento polivalente desde solo 80 a 87 centímetros, distancia libre al suelo, solo 2 o 3 centímetros menos que las más caras motos referencias del maxitrail y sobre el papel buenos materiales y acabados. A mí personalmente, por mi uso predominantemente asfáltico, me gustaría con opción a llantas de aleación, pero es casi perfecta. En mi opinión, esta CFMoto 450 MT es, ¡por fin!, como aquellas austeras y fiables Dominator, XTs, DRs, VStrom, KLEs, DRZs, Pegaso, Africa Twin, GS650s de los 80s-90s pero inyectada, modernizada, equipada, con gran autonomía, cómoda y bicilíndrica. (¿Unicornio?). No hay una sola moto en el mercado con esas características de serie. Que yo sepa, tampoco hay motos que, aun costando más de 20.000 euros, tras dotarlas de similares características que esta CFMoto MT, que no pesen algo vestidas, habitables y equipada 220-280 kilos. Solo le falta ofrecer Quickshifter y color verde que me encanta para moto trail. 🙏😊 Incluso los japoneses, tendrían que tomar ejemplo en cuanto a diseño y equipamiento de serie. Habrá que esperar a ver su fiabilidad, intervalos de mantenimiento y precio. Estas nuevas motos chinas, tienen actualmente una relación calidad precio muchísimo mejor que las japonesas. Esta CFMoto 450 es lo que podía haber sido la ansiada y abortada KTM 490 Adventure presuntamente fabricada en India por Bajaj, que asoma la patita en otra ventanilla asiática del también socio colaborador de KTM CFMoto. Con la marca austriaca, probablemente, hubiese salido con algún caballo más y algún kilo de menos. Hay muchísima expectación en Iberoamérica, Asia y Europa sobre esta CFMoto 450 MT. Creo que solo la KTM 390 Adventure, la Honda CB500X y la RE Himalayan II, están a la altura, aunque con distintos enfoques. No son motos endureras sino traileras asfálticas con algunas posibilidades camperas. Con algo de dinero se pueden camperizar, pero en mi opinión, siguen siendo motos muy pesadas para los estándares del off road duro. En general, no somos Pol Tarrés ni tenemos sus repuestos y asistencias. 😅 Trail duro o enduro ligero y poco más fuera de lo negro. Aunque muy contento tras 20.000 kms con mi 390 Adv, la altura excesiva del asiento, a 85.5 centímetros del suelo, a veces se me hace incómoda e incluso peligrosa. Los chinos lo están haciendo muy bien en estas categorías, cubriendo nichos de mercado a precios razonables. El peso excesivo de las maxitrail, nos amarga el uso utilitario, la ruta, la salida, el aparcamiento o el alzamiento de la moto del suelo cuando cae, y es por esto y las restricciones e imposiciones globalistas y agendatarias que, en Occidente, estas comedidas cilindradas se están convirtiendo en maxiventas y motos lógicas para los que van y para los que volvemos. Me encanta esa 450 MT y estaré atento a su evolución a lo largo del próximo año. Saludos desde España. ✌

Thank you for the balanced review. Yep, there's always someone complaining about the weight, talking about disappointment because it's not a unicorn. The problem is, an actual unicorn can't exist. If you want something good on the freeway, it's going to be a beast off-road, etc. The complainers just need to buy an Enduro or rally bike and then have their street bike to go with it. Seems to me the 450MT is 90% what the t7 is but with less power And maybe 60% of the cost. AND, is much easier to pick up when you go down. I didn't want to keep waiting for this here in the US, so I picked up a scrambler 400X to have some fun on. So maybe next spring :-) by then there should be lots of aftermarket support and kinks worked out.

Good combo in the garage with its big sister, 800 MT. One for long touring and this one for riding it into the mud.

low mudguard version everytime, looks so much better

420lbs for a 400cc adv bike is a deal breaker for me. That Chineseium be heavy stuff.

I am 5'7" & I found the seat height about right with toe section down on both sides but I wouldn't want seat any higher for me personally. Not sure about bar risers as I didn't spend enough time in the saddle. Big disappointment is the lack of integration to the screen with your phone for Google maps for Navigation. I also think the lack of ride by wire was another miss on this bike, while the compettion all seem to have ride by wire.

Why would you choose this bike over the Honda NX500? That is the big question!

Nice, straight to the point review. Tnx. Btw - 85 kg, but how tall are you mate ?

Thanks info on this bike 👍

Its actually looking like trimmed t7 to 450

Nice preview man, thanks

how tall are you?

I remember my first big bike, a Honda Transalp 1993, 182 kilos dry, 50 HP, 17,5 liter fuel tank - and it had a real V-twin engine, not a poor mans V-twin…

I was really hoping this CFMoto 450 MT would be lighter than my tuareg but at 195kg ish wet they are pretty close. Since you have ridden the tuareg and a T7, any comparisons between the 3? Have you figured out any reasons besides price to have the 450 MT instead?

It’s only 25 pounds lighter than a Tenere but with 40% less horsepower. What’s the point?

They flew you to an exotic island, they put you in a nice hotel, they fed and watered you and (what a surprise) you liked their bike!