CFMoto 450MT damage report after 10000 km of torture (IBEX 450)

[@defaultuser3410]

You're the first one I've seen who's beaten this bike up for so long and reviewed it, interesting to know how well it held up, thanks!

[@MotoKawka]

there are people on Facebook groups who have 20k-30k kilometers

[@pinkyrider7957]

Best bike review I've seen. Honest, beautiful music and well edited.

[@freeman9048]

@@MotoKawka and ? good or not ?

[@richardorosso7377]

@@MotoKawka and?🤷

[@jefferson2214]

10k kms is not "long" lmfao, gotta love these bikeless people

[@Relumer]

This is how “all” reviews should be!❤

[@Synfulz]

I bought the 450NK, and I already have almost 7K kms since March. I ride it hard to redline. It performs well. I have had zero issues up to this point. CFMOTO is building a good bike, and the 450 engine has been done well.

[@splatlechat4902]

Same here but with a 450SR

[@wmd2196]

You are slowly approaching an Adam Riemann level of quality with this video. Narration and editing were amazing, one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while.

[@LukeHilby]

Now thats a compliment. Thanks, means a lot.

[@tonyrichengod9280]

Great update on this bike. Would like to see a 20,000km update video in the future

[@PowertekSolar-rm2ds]

me too!

[@Oldguy-k3t]

My 1988 bmw r100 gs is approaching 300,000 trouble free miles. I trust it completely. But obviously I will need to rebuild it or buy something else. Yamaha tenere or Honda transalp.

[@ayna957]

the vstrom 800de is kinda like the middle point between those two ​@@Oldguy-k3t

[@multiserviciosallinone9967]

Esto es un comercial, esta lejos de ser una reseña.

[@vgstb]

@@Oldguy-k3t That's almost a half of a million Km's. Do you sleep, eat and work on your bike?

[@OlafThorbjorn]

Now THIS is a review. No specs rambling, just real world, long term use 🔥🔥🔥. Subscribed.

[@jh-moto]

Nice to hear that the bike worked without problems, tried to buy one earlier this summer but they were all sold out here in Sweden. Great video!

[@osimnod]

Anyone who begins their motorcycle review video with Pachelbel's Canon in D is a man of refinement. Excellent review on the bike, too!

[@LukeHilby]

Thanks!

[@chriswhiting2753]

Dude you are funny! I rabbit holed this morning on the CFMoto and this was by far the most interesting, entertaining and real world informative content on this bike. I don't know who you are or where you came from with only 2 videos on your channel but Motorbike Infotainment is your niche brother. I look forward to future content. SUBSCRIBED!

[@LukeHilby]

Cheers dude, means a lot. More videos are coming soon :)

[@karan8417]

This is what a review should be like. Amazing stuff. Thank you for this.

[@LukeHilby]

Thanks, my man.

[@4mini_traveling]

Got mine last week, lucky us who got one. For me as an adv newbie I can’t wait to go off-roading. 😊 Thanks for the video!

[@goldilocks913]

Sold out here in U.K. apparently Enjoy your lovely new bike 👍

[@christophergrinton4035]

Very good report, no hype, just the facts, presented well! Well done, Chris, Flying Brick (we are developing bash plate + pannier rack + crash bars), here, in SA.

[@jaimehidalgo3886]

Looking forward to seeing more of your videos, really non-biased, high quality content. Cheers from Baja!

[@UltralightMotorcycleCamping]

Great information that early adopters of the 450 Ibex appreciate. Kudos to CF Moto for doing their best to provide us with the lightweight off road oriented ADV bike with enough power to comfortably cruise on the highway. We've begged for this for decades and the big motorcycle cartel told us to buy their heavy and expensive 800-1300 cc ADV bikes, while they deliberately crippled their small ADV bikes.

[@RichardS-qh8mi]

Best review of the CF Moto 450MT so far - outstanding, balanced and based on a real world major adventure trip experience. No arguments, this bike is taking the world by storm literally and in every sense.

[@joelfogelman4156]

The production quality is insane! Great Video.

[@jomarceloco]

Pulled the trigger and order my 450mt. I've been trying so hard not to jump to ADVs yet since I recently purchased a supersports bike but I ended up not using that one much often. I hope my purchase of the 450mt would bring me to a lot of Adventures like you did.

[@heimdall4148]

It does not bring adventures, you can bring the bike on adventures. If you actually go outside with it.

[@55yaya5]

Very good long-term review. I'm sure many people have been waiting for this kind of info. Cheers

[@odinnadva]

This is the best thing I've seen so far! Thank you!

[@souri20]

Thank you for this video, been doubting about purchasing it since its release. Glad you did a honest review on this bike!

[@mathewkendell9056]

Thanks so much for doing this amazing and thorough review.

[@CMRmoto]

Hello from USA and thank you for the video. Great reliability test and just overall good video!

[@petervoros840]

If ever there was a testament for this bike, this is it. Great production with great content.

[@robessenstam]

What a good and clear story. Finaly a review with real day to day experience AND a lot of miles (km's).

[@rogerthedodger5788]

Mr Couch-Fatrollbeerbelly here. This video was excellent and has started to change my perception of the sneeze issue on Chinese bikes. Most impressive part was @ 1:45. The sidestand move was brilliant!😂

[@LukeHilby]

😂😂

[@BobSacamano-dy3wg]

You sir, are a true adventurer. Regarding the oil changes, the 10,000km interval on bikes is strictly road use only and there is always a condition in the manual that states hard use demands shorter intervals. The general rule is that for any off road you should halve the intervals. So 5000km is a good interval for most bikes. It's possible CFMoto were considering this when they stated 5000kms.

[@cer7cer7]

Watching from the USA. Great video. Informative, concise, and no BS. Your methodology for constructing/ organizing your video content is enjoyable for the viewer. I know you said that this will likely be your last video on this machine; however, it would be interesting to see one that highlights a more dirt oriented/ enduro style (possibly some single track) riding. What I am especially curious about is the 'higher' fender performance and higher fender installation. It would be interesting to see a portion of the video where you (Luke) install the higher fender kit/ package. This way viewers could see what was involved and if it is something they may tackle on their own. Thank you for posting this video. I just subscribed and look forward to future content.

[@davidmatthews3093]

Thank you. That was probably the most honest review that I have read. Thank you also for mentioning the gearing… Owner’s pages for the two bikes that I ride are always full of miracle cures, the main one being how changing the front sprocket by one tooth will revolutionise the bike on a fast A road or motorway. As, in my opinion, neither bike was built for that use I presume that they made a big mistake when choosing their new bike and the ‘advice’ they are giving will spoil the performance in the environments where those motorcycles belong, minor roads, hills, gravel tracks and occasionally challenging technical sections as well. I have already noticed that ‘alter the gearing’ has been a hot topic for MT450 owners as well. Good luck with the bike in the future, one of my motorcycles is Chinese, a Voge 300 Rally and it continues to impress me day after day.

[@dimitrhsrap65]

Simple and to the point. Thank's for answering alot of question's I had about this bike. Great video 👍

[@aJl4eH]

Been after such a thorough review in a while. Thanks you! Haven't ridden this one yet but from what I've found out it is KTM450 engine with different clothes on it. Your review proves it's solid build.

[@FFA_PT]

Great video, congrats... I also was one of the first to take the 450MT in a long trip across Europe... and I have also 11.000km on mine with a lot of off road... but my content is in Portuguese... Thank you for your review, amazing quality and production!

[@jcurtisnum1]

Great review! Subscribed can’t wait for the future videos

[@santosenmoto]

Bro this review has movie-like quality. Got my sub! Excited for more :)

[@awaisyousaf]

This is quality content. Loved every bit! Fantastic Job!

[@MotoSnax]

Great video! Looks like CFMOTO has got a promising future!

[@burnttoast9890]

How is this not biased ? CFmoto probably sponsored this whole thing

[@MotoSnax]

@@burnttoast9890 Well, read the video description. It is a press bike, he does not get sponsored, he does not get paid. He needs to pay CFMOTO for damages (though I think they won't do that because he is positive about the brand). He needs to return the bike after he had done his trip. If CFMOTO would like to do a sponsored trip I'd imagine they would use a channel with more than 5.64k subs for more immediate coverage. I did ride two CFMOTO bikes (450MT and 450CL-C) and I do like them, though I won't say they are better than the Japanese bikes, they are getting closer and closer to it. I do test rides as well on press bikes but I haven't done written reviews about CFMOTO as the importer over here has a bullsh*t deductible if you might crash (full motorcycle price if you crash it good enough). Otherwise I would already have done some (unpaid) written reviews. I rode them at dealerships with lower deductibles, but can't take them with me for longer periods.

[@burnttoast9890]

@@MotoSnax bro ,this channel has 2 properly edited videos ...... They are about the CFMOTO bike and nothing else , stop Gaslighting people , it's kinda too obvious

[@MotoSnax]

@@burnttoast9890 his other channel is Adventurist with 50k followers but in German. If I wanted to know the world about my bikes, I'd pay large channels. What is your take on CFMoto bikes? Almost 20 years ago it was junk. Not today. But still not as good as Japanese. And they weren't good either when they entered the market.

[@burnttoast9890]

@@MotoSnax there's not one long term review of the bike , the platform launched literally 2 years and you're already talking about it's "unproven" reliability

[@TheDennzio]

The thing with China isn't just concern over reliability and you know it...other than that and the cheap shot at Fox, nicely done...thanks! Subscribed.

[@kedwardsTWO]

Man looks like a lovely place you took that bike. Looking forward to your documentary.

[@hakimzenian]

One of the best channels..keep it up

[@sidalfred7244]

Thanks for the review. I hope to get one for myself

[@aristotelisgesoulis229]

Nice editing, to-the-point content. Mark my words, you will rise quick in the KZbin moto community and I am glad! Greetings from a fellow rider riding an old XTR660.

[@LukeHilby]

Thanks bro, means a lot.

[@inmiscare2198]

I probably watched most of the CF Moto 450 MT “good” materials that are out there on all platforms but I have to say that yours is from my point of view, close to the very best if not the best! Great professional content, God Speed Brother 👌

[@LukeHilby]

Thanks, means a lot.

[@coresfilmsweddings]

Good job buddy, can’t wait to see the next video trip, have fun 🤘🤘

[@AeroFlip]

this is all we are waiting for. durability test of the bike. good job.

[@danielbarandino4792]

Review that I want to watch. Good job! Ride safe

[@jasonperry1444]

Great review covering all important, relative issues..thanks Luke

[@LukeHilby]

Thanks, Jason!

[@tonyrdr7207]

Excellent review mate what we want to see more off. Well done.

[@abeaudet7819]

Realy REALY good video. Sober, no pretention and full of adequate information! Many thanks!

[@pepegg680]

Spectacular video!!! What cruising speed do you think the bike has?

[@georgek5506]

The most anticipated video from motorcyclists, thank you buddy, much appreciated 👍

[@theruffiankj4164]

I love your succinct and articulate style of presentation - as well as the professionalism of your insights. From an elderly old-school thumperite (DR 650) who rides the arid backcountry of Southern Africa.

[@marceloribeiro1582]

My friend you're doing a great job 👌

[@Fitnesstrainingpersonaltv]

Endlich mal ein trocken ehrliches Video! ❤ Vielen Dank Luke ❤

[@LinaMariaFlorez]

Gracias por tu video, información de mucho valor con un kilometraje realmente andado sobre ella para opinar como lo hiciste, probablemente mi próxima moto para las nuevas aventuras.

[@TwinPotMan]

A really professional and thoughtful review, thankfully devoid of hyperbole and exaggeration, unlike many KZbin motorbike reviewers.

[@MrTmax74]

This is a great review brother, thank you. And hello from Boise, Idaho USA :-). Subbed

[@Fundee.isaan.retreat]

Thank you for this informative review….

[@kurtmorelli]

Nice review. Thanks for sharing. Already subscribed on your channel. Cheers.

[@choiekalabet69]

Kudos! thanks for this review. Definitely now getting this! #PHILIPPINES

[@adrianwhite7251]

Excellent video, seems very honest and fair. Thanks

[@dutchsailor6620]

The Megan Fox remark earned you a like.

[@M.Shahbaz.Khan.]

Great video, thought I was watching a much bigger channel 👍

[@all999n]

Amazing video. A few minutes into the vid, I was already drawn into the narration, slow-mo scenes and wonderful sceneries. Of course, and the important reviews of the bike. Yes please, you need to do travel vids. I had already sub! 🤣

[@VDAVK]

Wow...if the bike can survive that... that's value for money. Thank you for the spot on review.

[@johnrickards1908]

How refreshing. What appears to be an honest review by someone who knows what they're talking about.

[@noname32343]

i think this video convince me to buy this bike.. thanks for the comprehensive review

[@JCrozier1]

first time viewer. thanks so much for putting the English weights and temps on the screen. we will never adapt to that, but it would be nice. i really think i need one of these. great review.

[@edwarddito]

Muy bueno. 10 mil es más que suficiente para tener en cuenta tu opinión.

[@CFMOTOBenelux]

Glad you enjoyed your trip! :), thanks for the feedback!

[@Danger_mouse]

A nice, no nonsense update with the facts and some great footage. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@mariuszuk79]

Great review. How would you describe comfort after 10000km. Is the seat and windscreen OK for longer road stretches?

[@Georgegk7]

Congrats for the video! Definitely the most informative video for the great cf moto 450 mt! Subscribed!!!

[@nickmayfield6951]

Great video, it's nice to see someone tell it how it is. Just throw some bags on it and go. So many videos telling us we need to spend thousands of dollars before we go near a dirt road. Thank you 👍

[@skotostras91]

Great review of you trip and of the bike the same time. Good job

[@alisilat]

Loved the content. Amazing videography.

[@georgiussamuel4898]

i really adore content creator like you. I'm surprised that you have a 5k subscribers rn, i thought that this channel is 300k++ subscribers. the content, the effort u took, angle of cameras, quality of the videos it's all amazing. absolutely deserve more subscriber. keep the good work man hope u can gain more views, appear in people home section and gain more subscribers! sorry if any bad english, greetings from Indonesia 😬

[@LukeHilby]

Cheers, my man!

[@antoniomanuelalvarezmartin4584]

Para cuando los siguientes capítulos de tu viaje, estoy con la intriga, saludos y a seguir disfrutando de la CF MOTO.

[@paulvandervyver4223]

Thank you for making this video. This little 450 seems like it is going to ruffle a few feathers in the ADV world

[@LukeHilby]

Much needed, the market was way too stale and offered next to nothing in the 450 range.

[@TheVitaaa]

Better CF Moto or Voge? Voge sells a lot in Italy even though some bloggers say CF is better built. Thanks for the bike review. I would like to make a trip to Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan (via Turkey)!

[@bill442]

Awesome. Thanks for your review, very interesting. I want to watch your next video. Good luck with your trip 🦾🦾

[@pablocervera6920]

Hi Luke! thank you so much for the review. Most significat for me was fake weight on data . This is what was the big difference between CF450MT or Kove800x, for instance. so with this values... i will be directed to kove800x (doble bike with same weight now).... Therefore, i would expect a similar review for Kove800x ;)

[@Kubotahonda5]

Very very informative 😊 I was thinking of buying 800 MT . THANK YOU 🙏

[@dominiquemartindescrienne258]

Excellent retour merci

[@azkikrx1]

Great video. Very informative and will give many people peace of mind regarding purchasing this bike.

[@StrefaEnduro]

Cool video and valuable comments and opinions. I'm waiting for a longer report from the trip with this motorcycle. Adam ;-)

[@alessandromadonna4519]

bravissimo! questa è una vera prova! complimenti per la colonna sonora ❤🎉

[@petet9474]

The KTM chair is a nice touch 😊 nice video, thanks

[@pabloheinpereirastolle1887]

Great channel you have created. Only two video's and both really amazing! I hope to see a lot more in the near future. I agree about the electronics in adventure bikes should be at minimum. My horrific experience when i realized the Enfield 450 Himalayan had a ride by wire installed made me very sceptic about it. An adventure bike made for off-road should never stop running because of some electric issues. I even demand a kickstarter, because a bike like that should ride even without a battery.

[@0gorevolution0]

I own a Voge Valico 300 Rally, I think it can also be included in the list of competitors, since you mentioned the CRF 300 Rally. And you save more than 1500 euros on the purchase price ;-)

[@HandfulStars]

That's a nice and detailed video man. Very good luck to you. Waiting for your videos on Himmi 450. Love from India ❤

[@Richard-pe4cx]

great video this is what we need to make informed decisions on manufactures like cfmoto and voge

[@RandomPunter-xo9tx]

Perfect video for me as I have a stock 450 and just deciding what accessories I need before first TET trip. Looks like I don't need to spend much! Subbed.

[@lightadventuremotorcycle]

Great review bro! 10k, and just one thing you didn't mention on the video, the chain: did you replace it before the trip or did you have to during the trip? Looking forward to your series at the end of the year. One final thing, I think you've put me a step closer to getting one. I love my crf250rally, but for long trips it lacks a bit of engine and I had to turn around in some TET sections due to the step incline of the hill, which I think with the 450MT it can be doable.

[@aditya.shahi.]

Great video man! I'd be glad if you could make a comparison video between the Mt450 and the CRF 300 rally.

[@itzpradiya]

hats off bro!! this is something jus reading the Bike Mannual start to end

[@ezsteel78]

Excellent review! A minor thing to note is that by changing from a 140/70/18 to 150/70/18 rear tire you have effectively altered gearing. This is approximately equivalent to going from a 47T rear sprocket to 46T rear sprocket.

[@Mejfkl]

That wideo is so well made, you should get 100k + subs

[@LukeHilby]

Thanks

[@Darkmatter321]

This is the best advertisement CFMoto could ever have. There's a 2018 model with 33K kms for sale for around 3000USD. It's got the topbox, as well as panniers, engine guard, and a few other goodies. Seems like a bargain

[@irvinrobledo]

Top level review. Just one question: why did you said that is better to have the high front fender?

[@PatchedBandit]

Excellent review. Would love to see some high mileage videos later.. 20K, 50K etc.. keep pushing the bike if you can keep it.

[@Motoeuro]

Great photography and review thank you. I am thinking about buying one, if you can reply, I would appreciate that. I am concerned about the vibrations in 4th gear - Is this an RPM issue? I.e at 7,000 RPM in any gear? 

Did this just ‘develop’ over the ride? But it has not gone away? I understand you can ignore vibrations as it’s a press bike! Thank you Luke :D