CFMOTO 800MT 2023 UK REVIEW Pt 2 THE RIDE 

Thank you. Great to have you here.

Yes, I think you are right but I do understand the the jerkiness can be frustrating if holding at SUB-30MPH but then perhaps riding in a lower gear to keep the revs higher.

Software update fixes it.

Hi, Welcome the Philippines.

I have bought this bike 4 days ago. Yes it is jerki at low speeds. But if you use your clutch it is superb in handling tight turns and filtering! The bike itself is very very stable and nicely balanced. The clutch feels amazing because it also comes with a slipper clutch.

try changing the air filter to a dna one

Let's hope so.

fuel map update is available here in the philippines for first gen bikes. New ones released have the new fuel map already. So, yes im pretty sure its a global update/release.

What caused the crash. I was turning my heated seat off in my opinions menu.😂

Probably right, it is a KTM

i always find it interesting that people always say "i'd probably go for the transalp/800DE as i can get all the accessories/options that the 800MT has as an add-on" as if you can get the add-ons for cheap. yes, the street version is not a bang for the buck contender, but the touring is untouchable at sub 12,000 GBP. the transalp and the 800DE starts at 9,500 and 10,500 respectively. you probably need an additional 4-5 grand (including labor) to add all the options the 800MT has (centerstand, heated grips, heated seats, cruise control, tyre pressure monitor, up/down QS, 2x USB sockets, 12v socket, hand guards, adjustable clucth/brake levers, bluetooth connectivity, built-in bike locator via CFMOTO app, bashplate, crashbars, luggage racks, steering damper, fog lights, fully adjustable front suspension and adjustable wind screen). by then we are talking about a different price range than the 800MT. the reliability of the bike is maybe the only valid concern for it. but since the 800MT has literally the same LC8c as the KTM 790's, im a bit more at eased that it can last a bit longer than expected.

@@michaeljohndelmundo4741 I guess that you don't agree with me then but, for me, at least, I don't need a lot of that other stuff, and things like the hand guards, USB socket ( I'm not sure the Transalp doesn't't come with that ) and F&R guards are pretty easy to add yourself. Tyre pressure monitors ( some people that get these on bikes and cars are always complaining that they keep going off due to cold and warm tyres altering the pressure. ) Apps, blue tooth connectivity, heated seats, I'm not really interested in. I would like the quick shifter ( which I believe is about £180 to get installed, ( and some dealers are throwing this in for free ) I do agree with you on Cruise Control though. And, I like the 4 year warranty ( sounds great ) However, not too sure how far I'd have to take it to get the servicing done to keep that warranty. Suppose it depends on your location, and how many CFMOTO dealers there are around. Unfortunately, I don't live anywhere near Norfolk.

@geoff newman its not that i dont agree with you picking the transalp/800DE over the 800MT, its your statement about putting all the extras on the them as if its that easy/cheap to do so. I get that you personally dont need some of the stuff that you mentioned, but lets be honest, if the transalp came with all of these options out of the factory, at the pricepoint of the 800MT touring or even just under 13,000 gbp, it would be considered an automatic bike of the year candidate on honda's reputation alone; even if it hasn't been ridden by anyone outside of pampered journo's in an controlled setting. In reality though, a transalp spec'd to your want/needs won't even be close to sub 12,000 gbp with a 4 year warranty. It will be close to 13,000gbp with a voided warrany as you would have to drill, weld and splice to mount the stuff you want to put into the bike. The warranty can vary on your area, but CFMoto's are being sold/maintaned by KTM dealer's in several parts of the world. I have never heard anybody complain not getting maintenance/service from KTM dealers. Now an argument can be made that KTM and other euro bikes are not as bulletproof as japanese ones, but even you have to admit they aren't rubbish either. I mean if we do get into detail, we can barely call this bike a "China bike". The Engine is Austrian designed built by chinese to european standards/tolerances in a plant built specifically for them, the ABS and EFI are from Bosch, the brakes are from Spain, the KYB suspension is from Japan and the overall bike design is from Kiska. At the end of the day, it is your own money and you spend it the way you want. But lets be open to the possibilities the 800MT generates. I know it's still early, but this can very well be like the late 60s/70s when cheap well equipped Japanese bikes started to arrive. They were ridiculed by a lot of people, especially by the established brand (truimph, Benelli, etc.) but 10-15 years later its the Japanese that were dominating and more than half the established brands were out the door.

@@michaeljohndelmundo4741 You make some very good points there. Don't get me wrong. I love the look of the 800MT, and I'd love to see it sell really well. This might get the Larger manufacturers like Honda etc to give us all some of those 'extras' which are on the 800MT and others, as standard, like "comfort seats' ( which should be part of the original spec ) or heated grips and a fair few other things. I think the Taransalp will, probably, be this years 'Bike of the year' and perhaps the 8000MT should be able to give it a challenge, although I'm not convinced this will happen. It'll be interesting to see how the resale values compare over the next few years. I think it will be governed by the amount of sales both models get, and spares availability. It was interesting what you said about KTM dealers carrying out the servicing - I hadn't thought of that. Let's hope that happens in the UK.

Yes, tubeless as they have TPMS

@@motorsforthemassesand tyre temperature monitoring

Will check when I get home thanks😊

The 'whistling' at higher speeds appears to be a known issue as others on a video by chaseontwowheels have indicated. the workaround is to set the stock screen to mid or low position and on a 'wind deflector' on top.

@@bikramjitganguly Good to know, I picked my 800t about a week ago. Over here in the US they are calling it the Ibex800t. I haven't noticed any whistling on mine yet but I only have 440 miles on it... :)

I changed my screen to a 50mm taller screen and I noticed the whistle is gone,, I'm convinced it was coming from the mounting holes in the OEM screen,. The new screen has caps over the mounting bolts hence no wind passing through. ​@@bikramjitganguly

Hi, because in the UK, CFMoto is imported and managed by KTM Austria.

No

Yes, the one I was on

Excellent.

Oh really? That's a shame

@@motorsforthemasses informed today another fuel map update in works.

No, 6

That it is my biggest gripe with the bike that almost no one talks about, i dont mind that it is not electronic but seems like a pain in the ass to change the preload everytime you getting a passenger

Can be fixed in the app. Can upload the fix through your phone. No dealer visit required.