CFMOTO 450 MT | Hard Core Off Road Riding

[@joshuafletcher9353]

This should have been CFMoto's marketing footage.

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate - I am available for employment.

[@MadDriver55]

Tyres not stock

[@jamesmorgan3115]

This is the only video I’ve seen, that has a good rider showing what this new CFMOTO 450 can do. Great riding, thanks for the excellent demonstration.

[@chrispnz]

Thanks man. Much appreciated.

[@konstantinosvas7130]

I love that exhaust sound!!!

[@chrispnz]

Its pretty good eh!

[@ridelifenz]

Nice work mate, takes effort to keep setting up the camera angles like that. Great riding too, controlled but not insane. Perfect. Fun bike for 10k

[@chrispnz]

Cheers pal.

[@toddwmac]

Ok...I'll bite. If you can get that bike through that terrain, I'm confident it can get me down my local gravel road safely. :😜😜 Seriously though, thanks for dropping and I enjoyed your review on your website. (see description) I've been looking for a stable mate for my KTM 990 for a while and this one looks very promising. The 990 has a similar feeling to what you described when I added some proper knobs and took it into the woods and onto some singletrack almost 15 years ago. When it is moving, it just feels smaller and confidence inspiring and that is what the 450 appears to deliver. (loved your get some training/practice comment in the article) Thanks for dropping this vid, you certainly have the skills to back up your written review. Say hello to Rotorua for me. It was our jumping off place for 3 months of back packing, climbing, and rafting through your amazing country many years ago. Cheers from the mountains of Utah in the States.

[@chrispnz]

Cheer for your kind words mate. Much appreciated. Great bike. Would be unbeatable if it was 20kgs lighter...maybe one day. As for Rotorua. Glad you enjoyed it. Come back again anytime soon. I'm off to Georgia on November to test the new Triumph MX bike so will way when I fly over.

[@LakwatserongHampaslupa]

Please repeat that with a drone closely following you... so awesome...!!

[@chrispnz]

Know any good pilots?

[@seawench555]

Very well ridden Kiwi, brilliant camera work, thanks 🇦🇺👍

[@chrispnz]

Cheers pal. Much appreciated.

[@soytodooi2]

Si la moto aguanta todo esto, quiere decir que para mi va ir sobradisima, es hermosa la moto, espero ppoder ternerla pronto.

[@Sj1bby]

Okay, after seeing this I'm not sure if I want this bike or just never ride a motorcycle again because I'm such an amateur 😅. Very lovely riding and the area you live in looks amazing! Stay safe!

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate - Never give up. You can do it too.

[@cableguy7580]

Well if I didn't already want one before, I sure as HELL do now!! 🤘

[@chrispnz]

Cheers bro.

[@Jabba410]

i've been waiting for a video that shows some real off road with knobbies.. thanks. Now just need to see some big hills.

[@chrispnz]

Sadly hills often never look that steep... But I'm sure it would do OK.

[@christopheroconnor7659]

Well done mate. THIS is the review any prospective buyer needs to see. No B.S, just showing us the answer - how’s it really go off-road?

[@chrispnz]

Goes good. Read the full review in the description.

[@senor7857]

Awesome. And remember this, this sick guy has recorded this footage ALONE. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate. Took a while indeed.

[@gregstretton8584]

It does exactly what it says on the tin! Great little bike.

[@chrispnz]

Tad heavy - but otherwise a great bike.

[@MadDriver55]

195kg little bike?

[@RynoLeGrange]

This is the video I needed to encourage me to buy this bike

[@chrispnz]

Definitely give it a test run.

[@markuswormann8852]

I hope you know,how blessed your are,with such surrounding areas ❤

[@salvatoresalemme3550]

this bike looks like the definitive one! Seriously Cfmoto has to consider to use this video as a commercial 😂 great skills!!!✌

[@chrispnz]

I am available.

[@cristianrojas1653]

Excelente video, me gusta mucho el off, pero también la ruta, actualmente tengo una honda xr 250 tornado (argentina) y me gustaría cambiar por una DR 650 porque es lo mas parecido y en off anda excelente, pero vi este video y me gusto la CF porque en ruta penalizaría menos que las motos que me gustan, muchas gracias por compartir saludos desde Argentina

[@ericcastilla421]

💪💪💪💪💪 nice one Sir...

[@ricardowarning008]

thanks man, this videos are medicine for my life

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate., Appreciate it.

[@markrichardson8382]

Holy shit, I couldn't stop smiling the whole time watching this.... Kudos my friend and I believe CF MOTO will be calling you shortly for sponsorship and marketing purposes hahahaha, fucking brilliant!!!!!! OZ Land 💪👍

[@chrispnz]

Hahahaah cheers cuz. Im open to offers.

[@MujoNovak]

Nice bike and driving!

[@Soller77]

Excellent ‼️ ..In 60 days my new lover will arrive. 😍 Goodbye from 〽️allorca 🇪🇸

[@chrispnz]

You'll enjoy it.

[@Trevster65]

Cool some actual off-road nice one.

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate

[@porscheoffroad]

Epic video mate, you ride really well 💪🏾

[@chrispnz]

Cheers pal

[@kpadv]

The only question now is long term reliability of this bike. Otherwise very tempting. Great video what this bike can do, definelty more than 90% of buyers will ever do 😅

[@chrispnz]

Totally agree

[@robertdelacruz7920]

its realiable as honda i belive . look nowadays Honda and Yamaha has chinese parts especially honda uses Loncin as there supplier. no surprise .

[@silverdale3207]

The other question for me is Revs at road speeds, being a heavy bike with a smallish engine I'm assuming it is geared fairly low.

[@robertdelacruz7920]

@@silverdale3207 just change 15t/45t sprocket as the stock is geared for off road not touring.

[@silverdale3207]

@@robertdelacruz7920 Agree, but that would increase your low speed(admittedly not as much) and reduce your torque for acceleration.

[@demianarizagai2106]

The best video i ve seen on this bike ! Wich tires r u using ?

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360s

[@toddwmac]

Great stuff.... thanks for dropping. Have you landed on tires you like on this bike?

[@chrispnz]

The MC360 is a great option in my opinion. Also the Michelin Tracker works well too. Most Brands will do a great DOT approved knobby.

[@Gnarly_Harley]

HOLY DEMON !!! mate these are sick, sounds awesome too. Great video

[@chrispnz]

Cheers bud.

[@lucianopedenovi882]

Tremendo piloto 👏👏👏

[@pucknhusker9426]

Taupo, Rotorua? Nice shredding bro, looking to replace my DRZ been looking at these for a wile. Looks like it will do most of what i need it for.

[@chrispnz]

Rotorua. Yeah its pretty capable. But wont be as nimble as your old Dog Rooter.

[@pucknhusker9426]

@@chrispnz Haha yep the dirty ol girl gets most places and still tickles the spots she should.

[@DirtChimps]

I put this video on in the background while working, and just did a double-take. What am I hearing? This bike sounds amazing? Did a new big ADV bike video cue up? Ok, you have my attention now!

[@chrispnz]

Defs sounds good.

[@jeromeservant9856]

GREAT ! I LOVE IT

[@jameslast3192]

Great video! I’m in the coromandel and dying to get my hands on one. They seem to be not released yet, or first batch sold out? Can you shed any light for me? Thanks mate.

[@chrispnz]

Yeah I believe first batch sold out instantly. Next ones in some time before the end of the year.

[@Groot_G]

That looks like fun!

[@chrispnz]

Yeah it was!!

[@michagolonko9633]

Professionalist.

[@chrispnz]

Cheers

[@AltitudeAerials]

Isn't this the same video where the front tire came off? I watched that a month ago. Did you just reupload it?

[@chrispnz]

You didn't read the caption mate. A combo of both videos.

[@AltitudeAerials]

@@chrispnz ah gotcha. Just instantly clicked the video to watch it without even reading. I have the same front tire on my 450mt because of your video. Just need to get the rear one too! 😀

[@chesku1991]

rly enjoyed the offroad

[@chrispnz]

Thanks mate

[@tamasszilagyi1323]

Very nice. Do u use internal tubes for those MC360 tyres? Or tubliss system?

[@chrispnz]

Use tubes for sure with these tyres as they are not designed for tubless.

[@tonyosullivan6137]

Great, thanks. Now I have no excuse for not taking my beautiful new 450MT on the trails! Is everything stock? No crash bars, so how does the bodywork take any drops?

[@chrispnz]

Completely stock apart from the tyres. And I did not drop it so I cannot comment on the bikes crash-a-bility. My guess is the fairings will combust just like any other ADV bike in a decent high-side.

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Nice little track you laid out, always nice to have fresh mowed grass to chew up 🙃 Do you guys have to contend with lantana over there like we do ? Looks like nice roads & tracks to have fun on, I get sick of bony dry dusty stuff, and then when it does rain it turns to shit. Good soils ! MT21 & 606 ?

[@chrispnz]

Tyres are Metzeler MC360s all round. As for Lantana - Guessing that is a restrictive organisation or something. We have less of those here on private land, which is where I mostly ride.

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

@@chrispnz Lantana is a Noxious Weed here, and takes over any tracks that get full sun for a decent part of the day, Tough & spiky, good for honey bees, but that's it. Cheers.

[@djhuntingsong]

Esa Cabra va muy bien por el monte

[@ybob9212]

It's awsome! great video. wonderful riding and handling! Just one question! is the bike you just rode a factory setup itself? or did you do any upgrade tuning? it's truly inspiring!

[@chrispnz]

Stock as mate - just knobby tyres installed.

[@ybob9212]

@@chrispnz awesome! Thanks mate

[@adelheid_mueller]

​@@chrispnzwhats your choice?

[@sinisabaa]

Awesome!

[@chrispnz]

Cheers

[@SkylerB17]

Sheesh. Dont think ill ever be this good. Amazing clutch and throttle control. How do you like the bike?

[@brianmartindale2221]

That was fun!

[@BIKEINDI]

Good rider

[@chrispnz]

Cheers

[@riccardoguerra5081]

This place is wonderful!.. where is it? Sorry for my english..😅

[@chrispnz]

New Zealand my friend.

[@riccardoguerra5081]

@ 😍❤️

[@joshuafletcher9353]

So, I'm assuming that the tires made a lot of difference in the rough. Do you like those for the tubeless? What are your thoughts?

[@chrispnz]

Huge difference. Night and day over the stock tyres. Next time I would put tubes in as eventually the tyre came off the rim.

[@FliinnC]

Hi, great video. What tyre models have you fitted to your bike?

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360s.

[@hergaster4443]

What do you think of the new Kove 800 with it's similar weight to the MT? Do you think the MT still has its place or the 800 will supersede it?

[@chrispnz]

Same weight - then that's a tricky choice. More power isn't always better for all riders though. The MT has more than enough power for me, so it would come down to other components and price. If they were equally priced then suspension would be the decider. other than that - what do you like the look of best and do you know a good dealer for after sales service. Id be keen to try out the Kove though!

[@fernandopozo4459]

Como se llama el videojuego?? Un pilotaje excelente👌 🎉🎉

[@Gee_Kay]

Awesome 👍❤

[@VeerSpare]

How do you think the NX500 with knobbier tiers would have help up to this route? I'm really on the fence and I'd want a forever bike, not something I'd ever upgrade etc

[@xTheITx]

I'm thinking the same thing, honestly as much as I really like the 450MT, leaning towards the NX500 because in practise 90% of my riding will be on road adventuring so reliability/service, and fuel economy are more important factors.

[@VeerSpare]

@@xTheITx I am on the same boat too, how much different MPG is this compared to the NX? I've looked it up but find varying numbers

[@chrispnz]

I haven't ridden the NX500, but in all honesty it looks like a road bike that you could do some Gravel roads on. The wheels are not spoked and not ideal for the bumps and hits of dirt tracks. The exhaust also looks a lot more exposed. Having said that - With some decent tires on, I'm sure a decent rider would be able to make the exact same video. If you are doing 90% road, you'd be happy with either bike I reckon. If it was a more 50/50 split then possibly the CFMOTO might be more versatile in the long run. No definitive answer sorry :-)

[@chrispnz]

Read above mate.

[@offroaddriver8]

top video...which tires are mounted?

[@chrispnz]

Metzler MC360 tyres

[@j0rss]

@@chrispnz without tubes?

[@chrispnz]

@@j0rss Yes - tubeless. But If I did it again I would run tubes for sure, as the front eventually popped off the bead.

[@j0rss]

@@chrispnz thanks. yeah there aren't many proper tubeless knobbies out there unfortunately:(

[@Mac_Simiser]

Welp...this may be confirmation bias for me, but this also shows the bike is very capable off road(clearly the rider is very good). Great video and love this bike.

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate - much appreciated.

[@simonktmwong8504]

I’ve been thinking about trading my 1090r for a T700 for a good while but came upon the MT450 few weeks ago, makes me wonder if T7 is the right choice.

[@chrispnz]

Try them both if you can.

[@saulius46]

❤

[@didierbujard9648]

Beautiful 😊

[@chrispnz]

Its definitely worth a look.

[@DiegoRuedaF]

Great editing and great skills! Since you've run on both, do you think the 450MT would be much worse for a beginner in off-road than a CRF 300?

[@jonwoodworker]

The CRF is lighter but more top heavy. The CRF is taller, unless you get the low version. The CRF has garbage for suspension, which makes it a nightmare off road. If you're a strong and in shape person, get the MT/Ibex 450. It's a much better bike and can keep up with traffic on the road. If you're a beginner, any bike is going to be a challenge off road. You might want to get the cheapest (good condition) used bike, no matter the brand and learn to ride. You may find out that you don't like off road.

[@chrispnz]

Old mate Woodworker isn't wrong. If you want to go actually off-road, then the 450 MT is too heavy for a beginner in my opinion. You would be best to try the CRF 300L over the Rally to start with. Suspension isn't amazing but I would say fine for a beginner. I personally pick the Rally over the 450 MY as it is much lighter and that matters to me when I am doing terrain like this. But if I could have both I for sure would!

[@DiegoRuedaF]

@@chrispnz @jonwoodworker ​ Thanks to both of you for your answers. I’m getting some training in a center with different enduro bikes and I’m loving it! I definitely see the advantages of a lighter bike, although I need it also for the road, since it’ll be my main and only vehicle haha. Can’t wait to test both of them

[@babar69110]

@@jonwoodworker yes learn to ride = take serious lessons, work balance, traction, clutch control, etc... even go to a trial club.... sadly off road is most of time self teaching or the friend of a friend which transmits bad habits....

[@babar69110]

@@DiegoRuedaF beta 390/ 430 or 500rr. second hand ktm 500 ;) all under 120 lg, real suspensions, superb handing and crazy good engines.... yes i kno, the hard seat, the wind in face etc. seems guys want a sofa tv bike to travel

[@dictolory]

I like to believe that the MT stands for Mini Tenere

[@chrispnz]

It definitely has a similar look.

[@silverdale3207]

It's only 5% lighter, so hardly a mini version.

[@markovnick6608]

Hello, what tire you use, please answer

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360

[@ironbarkmachineryandhire1861]

This is how adventure bikes are meant to be used....

[@chrispnz]

Amen.

[@stefanhansen5882]

You can ride! Do you have a background in enduro racing?

[@chrispnz]

Yes, Many moons ago.

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@chrispnz That was quite obvious!

[@Tomdogful]

Typical wet-greasy NZ tracks. Good riding 👌

[@chrispnz]

Chur brother.

[@Tubed-i5n]

👊😎 Cool, She sounds like a wild boar through the bush 😄

[@don_alex_97]

what was that vowing sound at the end of the video??? Gearbox?

[@chrispnz]

Just the sound of the Knobbys on the hard ground.

[@don_alex_97]

@@chrispnz u sure? it changes with engine revs....

[@macp988]

Nice riding skills! Have you had any issues with the bike? I was thinking of buying it but I'm scared of chinese things :D

[@chrispnz]

It was a press bike - so didn;t have it for very long. But you tube has plenty of guys who have ridden them long distance.

[@MTVC_01]

Ada DNA Y Tenere ka???😅😅

[@AkatDeen]

crazy!!

[@ujangjay6703]

have quick shift Bro?

[@chrispnz]

No just stock.

[@notsorare]

Hi I just ordered one and asked them to fit metzler tyres when it arrives I’m guessing these are road legal and can you tell me the type you fitted please as there seems there are many varieties Cheers Eddy Otago

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC 360s. Yes they are DOT approved. Make sure you put heavy duty tubes in too.

[@life.on.four.wheels-tm]

CF Moto 💪💪💪

[@Sargnort]

Nice!!!

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate.

[@ADV_explorersgr]

👌👌👍

[@LS-fm6os]

i like how he rides motorcycle

[@ziruk-king4466]

What about water in frame issues??😮

[@giovannigarcia3017]

What size tires do you have?

[@chrispnz]

140/80-18

[@BeatPatrol420]

Could swear this is a repost, saw this video months ago. Nice riding though.

[@chrispnz]

It's a combo of the twp previous videos.

[@aboni4046]

Solo el que sabe de motos y no es fanático de una marca. Va a admitir que está moto hoy en día es la trailde calle aventurera más equilibrada que existe.peso/potencia/precio,equipamiento. Lo lamento pero es así ni ktm ni honda ni nada llegó está y se puso arriba cuando nadie lo veía venir.tambien deja en evidencia el sobrecosto que nos están vendiendo las marcas tradicionales las motos el mercado cambio y va a seguir cambiando gracias a cosas como está.

[@vnm_8945]

what tires are those?

[@chrispnz]

Mezteler MC360s

[@leesops710]

Hmmmmm if that is hard core then I guess I'm a god then my trails I've been riding in last 40 years are way more jacked up. But thx for sharing video

[@chrispnz]

Thanks for the comment, Master Obi-Wan.

[@joshdoddadbod]

Sounds exactly like a t7

[@6Twisted]

Would be a sweet adventure bike if it didn't weight 195kg. There's no real reason to pick this over a used 690 Enduro which weights 45kg less and being a single has simpler maintenance.

[@chrispnz]

Your comments aren't wrong. But I guess it depends on what kind of look you want too..

[@angelcasado6030]

Pol Tarres !!! 🤣

[@chrispnz]

Hahaha maybe a 0.5 version.

[@watb8689]

the bike has to be sturdy enough to withstand the rough handling in different terrain, having aluminium components on the frame will get deformity soon. Want to reduce the weight, maybe change the whole exhaust system. After all this is an adventure bike, still need to have some comfort riding there, this is not a dirt bike. A sports bike already touching 180-190kg, this is just average weight. the rral heavy weigh are the bmw those can go 250kg

[@MickH60]

I suggest you read up on "aluminium" mate, there's hundreds of different types , and some are way better than plain old steel....

[@WeeFreeMan78]

In a bro voice: "Oh it's too heavy man. And has no power bro, too weak for anything" Yeah, right. You people watch this and shut up already Exeptional video mate! 👌

[@MickH60]

Yeah, so many stupid comments from people with no talent, about these bikes.... 👍

[@chrispnz]

Haha cheers mate - You're not wrong.

[@flowersofthefield340]

❤ 😱🤗

[@crininja76]

Che gomme sono?

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360s

[@4N6-809]

牛逼

[@Sustrii]

"hard core"

[@chrispnz]

"thank you"

[@zakkyummms]

Dunno if i’d call that hardcore.

[@chrispnz]

What would you call hard core for a 190kg ADV bike?

[@crj7218]

En carretera necesitas un piñón de 15 o 16 tiene el cambio muy corto

[@chrispnz]

Yes agreed.

[@oscarramosmir5014]

Maybe soft !! 😂😂

[@elzipitio]

Nice video but this is not hardcore riding

[@chrispnz]

What do you class as hard core for a near-on 200kg bike?

[@sk2283]

Great ….. but WHY IS IT SO HEAVY ? Surely it can be made sub 130kg ? It’s a 450 not a 1000 !

[@chrispnz]

Agreed that this bike not as light as I want it to be - or possibly should be. Don't know about sub 130, that is a bit ambitious. but if it was say 20-30kgs lighter, it would be one hell of a bike!!

[@sk2283]

@@chrispnz I suppose - but a KTM 450 EXCF weighs in around 108KG - ok so they are very light for Enduro but it can be done, allowing an extra 20KG or even 30KG extra would still keep it sub 140KG and that's a lot of weight to allow for a bit of fairing, a bigger seat unit, exhaust CAT and a few extra electronics, I'd love to see manufacturers try and do it - it's ridiculous having some off road adventure bikes around 240KG !! bike does look good though !

[@MickH60]

@@sk2283 Mate, you're comparing an ADV bike to an enduro bike, completely different things. Change the exhaust and a few other small mods and you'll drop up to 15-20kg,s, still, it's an ADV bike with a twin cylinder engine....

[@csmanul]

many 20yr old bikes can do that, but the question is a 20yr old 450mt will do that?

[@billfrank647]

Chinese spyware garbage. These bikes are gonna be banned in the US in no time.

[@maksimtarasov8985]

Hard Core? WTF?

[@chrispnz]

I mean - it's not DIY electric bike on snow without a helmet...but its pretty close.

[@droflivelife]

I guess that could be some peoples view of hard core 😅

[@jeffjones2792]

This is about as hardcore anyone on an adventure bike would, or should, ever do.

[@TerrySylvester-ip9on]

Ever seen Polle Tarres on a T7? 🤣

[@mrzclips]

@@TerrySylvester-ip9on Pol Tarres is not anyone, he is 1,95m and rides the t7 like its nothing,he is extremely skilled. why always compare the average joe to pros? When he says "anyone" its obvious he doesnt include Pros. Also youre AI most likely.

[@DiegoRuedaF]

@@mrzclips Also, Pol Tarres' T7 is not a regular T7

[@gw2shibarashi674]

Well please show us some hardcore