CFMOTO 450MT 2025
The disruptor: adjustable KYB and a twin for Himalayan money.
65.7/ 100
Scored within adventure, methodology here
€6,499
list price
- power
- 42 hp
- wet weight
- 175 kg
- tank range
- 438 km
The short version
The 450MT is the bike that made the small adventure class nervous: a 42 hp 270 degree twin, fully adjustable KYB suspension at both ends and a 17.5 litre tank for 6,499 EUR, backed by a four year warranty. The hardware embarrasses bikes costing thousands more; the dealer network is still catching up to the product.
Where it wins
- Fully adjustable KYB suspension is unheard of at this price
- Four year warranty and a 40,000 km first valve check
- 175 kg claimed wet with a 17.5 litre tank for real range
Where it loses
- 5,000 km oil intervals mean twice the workshop visits of rivals
- Young dealer network for parts and warranty work
- No ride modes or quickshifter at any price
Score breakdown
Engine and performance
15.0 / 25Handling and chassis
16.0 / 20Value
9.7 / 20Practicality
9.8 / 15Technology
5.9 / 10Reliability and ownership
9.3 / 10The full review
Why the 450MT rattled the establishment
Every comparison test puts it the same way: the 450MT brings suspension hardware from two price classes up. Reviewers who ran it against the Royal Enfield Himalayan found the fully adjustable KYB fork gave more front-end control and more confidence to push in technical terrain, with one test calling the CFMOTO simply more battle-ready.
A 320 mm disc with a radial four-piston caliper, switchable Bosch ABS and traction control, and a curved TFT with connectivity complete a spec sheet that reads like a misprint at 6,499 EUR. It is not a misprint. That is the entire disruption.
The twin against the singles
The 270 degree twin makes its 42 hp at revs, and testers note the flip side: the Himalayan's single serves more of its torque low down, which suits crawling-pace technical work and newer riders. The CFMOTO answers everywhere else, pulling harder on open trails and holding motorway speed with less strain.
Riders describe it as feeling like a traditional adventure bike scaled down rather than a big trail bike, slightly larger-feeling than the Enfield but easier to hustle thanks to the claimed 175 kg wet weight.
The fine print on the bargain
Oil services every 5,000 km are the price of entry, double the workshop visits of the KTM and Enfield, though the first valve check at 40,000 km and the four year warranty pull the ownership maths back hard in CFMOTO's favour.
The honest unknown is the dealer network, which is growing fast but is not yet everywhere, and that matters more on a travel bike than on a commuter. Check your map before the deposit. If the map cooperates, nothing at this price does more.
Full specs
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Parallel twin 270 degree, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 449.5 cc |
| Power | 42 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 44 Nm at 6,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.24 hp/kg |
| Chassis | |
| Wet weight | 175 kg |
| Front suspension | KYB 41 mm inverted, 200 mm |
| Front adjustability | Fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | KYB monoshock, 200 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Fully adjustable |
| Front brake | 320 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Dimensions | |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.5 L |
| Claimed consumption | 4 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 438 km |
| Ownership | |
| Price | €6,499 |
| Service interval | 5,000 km |
| Valve check | 40,000 km |
| Warranty | 4 years |
| Equipment | |
| Dash | TFT |
| Ride modes | No |
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Not available |
| Cruise control | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes |
Compare the 450MT
CFMOTO 450MTvsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
42 hp vs 40 hp / 175 kg vs 196 kg
CFMOTO 450MTvsKTM 390 Adventure R
42 hp vs 45 hp / 175 kg vs 176 kg
CFMOTO 450MTvsYamaha Tenere 700
42 hp vs 73 hp / 175 kg vs 208 kg
CFMOTO 450MTvsHonda XL750 Transalp
42 hp vs 91.8 hp / 175 kg vs 208 kg
CFMOTO 450MTvsKTM 890 Adventure R
42 hp vs 105 hp / 175 kg vs 215 kg
Frequently asked
- Is the CFMOTO 450MT A2 licence legal?
- Yes. The CFMOTO 450MT makes 42 hp (30.9 kW), inside the 35 kW A2 ceiling, so it is sold A2 compliant with no restriction kit required.
- How fast is the CFMOTO 450MT?
- Our power-to-weight model estimates 0 to 100 km/h in about 6.2 seconds, from 42 hp moving 175 kg wet. That is an estimate for comparison, not a measured time, and it is labelled that way everywhere on this site.
- What is the fuel range of the CFMOTO 450MT?
- About 438 km on paper: a 17.5 litre tank against a claimed 4 L/100 km. Ride it with enthusiasm and the maths gets worse, never better.
- How tall is the seat on the CFMOTO 450MT?
- The CFMOTO 450MT seat sits at 820 mm, which is about average for the class, manageable for most inseams with a little practice. At 175 kg wet, weight does the rest of the talking at a standstill.
- How much does the CFMOTO 450MT cost?
- €6,499 list price in the EU market this site scores. It earns 9.7 of 20 value points on our formula, which weighs price against equipment and running costs.
The workshop
Build your 450MT
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