(CFMOTO 800mt Explore Review) Part 2. Am I Happy?

(CFMOTO 800mt Explore Review) Part 2. Am I Happy?

[sheridancowling]

These bikes are good fun.
I'm lucky enough to work as a CFMOTO and Suzuki dealer and get to try out different bikes.
I was quite surprised by the 800MT, and it handled some offroad work very well.
I did, however, find it less manageable compared to a Suzuki 1050 due to the wider seat the 800MT has.
Compared to the new Suzuki 800, they both handle the same on and offroad.

Motor is the same 790 KTM engine made on the same line as the "KTM" stamped units by CFMOTO.
I haven't done a set of pads on one of these yet, but if they're the same as other CFMOTOs, they are a ceramic compound.

Great tyre choice, but be mindful of the front if it is also the Adventure and not the Adventure HT.
The HT is there to replace the standard as the standard has issues with tyre wear and tearing knobs off at the carcass even though Motoz tried to fix it with the MK2.

[jamiehalifax]

The tires tread design looks like the ones yamaha uses on its tw200, just sold mine to get an ibex 800t.
The tires are very smooth on the pavement.

[JEMMTB]

Hey Damien, great to see my old town, Warrandyte, I lived there until my late teens.
Bike looks great 😊 enjoyed the vid !

[jamiehalifax]

Picking mine up 9 15 am tomorrow. I have to back off my rear preload a bit so my feet reach the ground better
Manual say to count circles which i dont see, but i think once the sidecovers off to get access to the adjustment ring ill see them. The ones on the front are easy peasy to see !!!
Thank btw for helping me decide to get this Spaceship !!
Still havent rode it yet, thats going to change in about 16 hours!!

[mototoboy]

Fantastic bike ..
Almost done 4K on my white cfmoto800 explore and like you say ticks the boxes for value for money, a fun motor and all the bells & whistles means you really don’t need to upgrade much as it’s mostly all there for the average riders requirements. I didn’t go with the cfmoto hard cases but instead put a givi 58ltr top box on (fits two full face helmets) and the giant loop soft panniers which keep the weight down and hopefully cushion the bike when I fall off one day 😅. Have to say I’m loving the cruise control on the highway and when things get cool the heated grips and seat are AWESOME. The radar is an awesome safety feature to have and the bidirectional quick shifter leaves EVERYONE behind at the lights !…lol. The only little niggle I’ve noticed so far is when the fuel gets low it tends to lose the kms to empty reading but it still gives you low fuel warning lights. Have you done any night riding by chance ?…I’m really impressed at how this thing lights up the road on high beam !..those possums don’t stand a chance 😂

[magnusb]

Great video, I am interested in buying a bike like this.
How many years warranty do they have?
Is it possible to fit a 21" wheel in the front?
Liked and subscribed

[windtherapyaddict]

I'm glad you are enjoying the bike and good review.

[stevesane]

A great bike & Scottys is a great tyre place.👌

[gheraselaurentiu]

Hello! Great review! Thank you! What height do you have? Can you please share a link with the exhaust slip on? Thanks!

[gayong]

Simple but great review of your bike. Safe riding.😊

[BigBert]

Great review mate, you will get to see some beautiful country around your area now 😎🤙🏻

[peterchown]

Great to see you are enjoying your new adventure bike Damian, I think you’ll find the tyre change a real benefit off road, I’ve used the same for a while now & found them good on almost everything but be careful if on wet bitumen like most knobbiest I guess.

[FrankTripleMoto]

Awesome Damien, a great bike for your adventures

[BikesDrones]

Lucky man. Bike looks great in Black and the new exhaust makes it sing. Those Adventure tyres are long lasting with great grip in most scenarios but be careful in the wet they get a bit slippery especially on the tarmac. North Warrandyte, great place to live, twisty roads and tracks on your doorstep. Look forward to seeing where you take your bike next.

[ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides]

Hi mate from the UK i have the same bike just wondered if you had a slightly snatchy throttle Seems us guys in the UK are all suffering from this issue.
Ive subbed your channel would appreciate one in return Loved the vid and love CF Moto Explore