CFMOTO 450MT vs Yamaha Tenere 700

Verdict

The CFMOTO 450MT wins this comparison comfortably, 65.7 points to 52.1.

The gap of 13.6 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 450MT takes 10 points out of the Tenere 700. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Tenere 700 is the quicker machine: 73 hp and 68 Nm moving 208 kg, against 42 hp and 44 Nm moving 175 kg for the 450MT. That is 0.35 hp per kilo playing 0.24.

The 450MT costs €6,499, which leaves €4,700 in your pocket against the Tenere 700 at €11,199. Service intervals run 5,000 km on the 450MT and 10,000 km on the Tenere 700.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the CFMOTO 450MT or the Yamaha Tenere 700?

The Yamaha Tenere 700. It carries 0.35 hp per kilo (73 hp, 208 kg wet) against 0.24 hp per kilo for the CFMOTO 450MT (42 hp, 175 kg).

Is the CFMOTO 450MT cheaper than the Yamaha Tenere 700?

The CFMOTO 450MT is cheaper at €6,499 list, €4,700 less than the Yamaha Tenere 700 at €11,199.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The CFMOTO 450MT. Its 820 mm seat is 55 mm lower than the Yamaha Tenere 700, and at 175 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the 450MT or the Tenere 700?

The Yamaha Tenere 700, which scores 7.7 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The CFMOTO 450MT counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The CFMOTO 450MT: 438 km from its 17.5 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 372 km for the Yamaha Tenere 700.

Which bike wins overall?

The CFMOTO 450MT, scoring 65.7 of 100 against 52.1 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.