CFMOTO 450 MT | THOROUGH TEST REVIEW | FREEWAY - BLACKTOP - DIRT

Dave Darcy of @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV thoroughly tests the CFMOTO 450 MT and gives his assessment of what this bike brings to motorcycle adventure for all skills of rider, from those old dirt hands to aspiring and learner riders.

This detailed review covers all aspects of the CFMOTO 450MT both good and bad. Dave's descriptions are backed up by video that shows the bike in action in tough conditions.

Topics covered include, engine power, suspension, ergos, quality, traction control and abs, brakes, air filter location and replacement, performance on highway, twisty tar, dirt tracks and tough single trail.

The review also places the CFMOTO 450 MT in the adventure motorcycle landscape.

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In the second half of the video Dave explains his experience real time on the bike.

Finally, Andrew Clubb, Editor of Australian Adventure Bike Magazine AKA Clubby announces the bike will be a long term loaner that we will modify to our adventure specifications.

Disclaimer: CFMOTO has no control, nor influence on editorial content, nor decisions on which accessories we choose to fit to the bike. However, accessories will be provided free of charge from a range of companies. We don’t put something on the bike because it’s free, Clubby and I are chasing quality and relevance to the type of adventure riding we do.

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CONTENT
00:00 Introduction
02:20 Motor
04:20 Handling
05:20 Ergos
07:15 Bashplate
08:20 Levers & ABS on off button
09:20 Fuel Use & Range
11:50 Suspension
13:12 ABS on off & quality
14:50 Buyer demographic
16:00 Competition
17:50 The Bad
18:50 My Build
19:50 Commuting Suburbs
23:15 Freeway Performance
24:30 Foam Air Filter
27:10 Tar twisties
28:50 Dirt Handling
32:18 Tough Dirt
34:20 Bottoming suspension
36:00 Clubby's bike build
40:00 Getting stuck

[brucemonighan]

THE BEST REVIEW YET!!! I have seen a lot of CF Moto 450 MT videos and reviews and this is hands down the best, most comprehensive review yet. Well done.

[BigRockMoto]

Great review as always mates... but now you have cost me some money! I think I want to get one after watching this!

[robocombo]

I've been watching this channel for 10 years and don't think a bike has ever been discussed here with this level of enthusiasm! I'm definitely considering one of these.

[Michael_Shay]

As a 22 year old rider, I appreciate your comments about price accessibility. I think one of the reasons why there's so few young people in this niche is that it seems so expensive from the outside. Those of us who are already into it know that it can be done cheaply but on the surface all you see are these $15k+ bikes with an additional $5k in luggage and farkles.

[davidmorgan]

After watching Dave’s video I was inspired to take one for a test ride at a dealer today . I have ridden for over 50 years and I must say this little bike has a lot of bang for buck, I was very surprised how capable and such a torquey little motor . Dave’s review is spot on and the quality of the build is excellent. I think the big OEMs will be sitting up and taking notice of this bike . It’s very lightweight and carries the weight down really low, in my humble opinion and experience I reckon it’s a 9/10 straight out of the box 5 stars 🌟

[searchingforthgear]

I've always appreciated your insights. I don't feel like I'm being upsold on something just so you can get on another press tour. Thank you for your integrity. Cheers!

[nickboganproductions]

Test rode one a few ago.
Agree 100% with your review.
Pressure is definitely on the other manufacturers to bring smaller/lighter affordable adventure bikes to the table.

[JimmyQuince]

Got nearly 10000kms on mine after taking it to central Australia

[MOTOLITHIC]

Great video mate. Been looking forward to this one for a good while now! You've put it through its paces considering the limitations of those stock tires. I reckon for my weight, that suspension will be just right with the ability to adjust it. Looking forward to Clubby's build and you gents getting back out on the trails again! Yeah, I'm a bit tired of the old argument about weight. I've got the Himmy 411 and she's sitting around 203KGs (with mods, etc) and its fine on hard technical trails. The 450MT sheds about 5-8 kilos, gets more power and features. That's a win to me (excited to buy one). Its all about weight distribution and how the bike handles it. If people are worried about weight, don't ride adventure bikes and get an enduro bike. You've always been the voice of reason in motorcycle reviews. Keep doing what you are doing!

[davidz]

I have owned mine in the UK for a few weeks now and absolutely love it, I sold my Tenere World Raid as it was just too heavy for me, the 450MT is all the fun but without the weight, the only thing I have done is fit a 15t front sprocket as riding to Wales is much more relaxed and I am riding mainly fire roads, still on the original tyres but they will change as winter draws in. I was lucky to see Dave's talk at the ABR Festival, what a true legend, happy to speak and have photos taken with everyone, I hope you come back next year, but I realise it is a major trip.

[christiankaufmann]

Great Video of the CFMOTO MT450! I love this bike! I ride it two times and fell in love of the simplicity...it has enough Power for all adventure....nice greatings from Austria 🇦🇹

[Matt_on_life]

I’ve been back and forth on this and the new Himalayan.

My local dealer sells both brands 😳

I imagine my wallet will be lighter pretty soon! Been on a CRF 250L for nine years and this class of bike fits the bill.

[steves]

Interesting stuff, just sold my T7 because of the tall bike. I think the bigger companies are going to have to listen, we wanted a smaller 450 rally bike but they never produced one

[glennmcguire]

Thank you so much for such a great review on the 450 MT. I noticed you did not mention the KTM 390 Adventure in comparison. I sold my T7 and purchased the 390 and I'm really enjoying the bike. For me the T7 was a bear off road, being that I ride solo most of the time and struggle to pick it up.

[Stalhandske]

Great review!
I'd really like to see you guys put the MT450 and the Himalayan 450 to the test against each other. I'm very torn between the two.

[radadventure]

Eager to watch this one, cause my 450MT is sitting in the garage! I love it so far. Nice weather this weekend will allow me to test it some more!

[guyonacub]

Appreciate you guys have a much bigger adventure scene than the UK
But must say I'm very disappointed that there has only been around 100 bikes given to dealers so far
we are told that another 100 will be coming in the new year
They have taken lots of deposits
Let's hope they sort themselves out before people move on to the next new bike
Nice review 👌

[elliot]

Always the best new bike reviews, unbiased and genuine info not just a spec sheet . Cheers mate

[TheMisterNebo]

We got two - very very happy with them. Weather's been crap, but once the sun comes out we're biking! I totally agree, the bikes are awesome, plenty power for what we do.

[nikkato]

Hi Clubby and Dave.. amazing review.. I’m 110 kgs and waiting for the MTX 800.. to compliment my 1290 SAR in the shed!