CFMOTO 450MT | Honest adventure on a budget

#CFMOTO450MT #IBEX450 Take a look at all angles of the CFMOTO 450MT global launch as Damo heads to the Philippines for what was a huge event for the company.
The 450MT offers unintimidating adventure on a small budget and, after riding the 450MT, we have little doubt other manufacturers will jump into this capacity. Don't be surprised to see a T4 somewhere down the line.
THE GEAR THAT GOT US THERE:
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Leatt Flexlock 5.5 boots
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Pod K8 Knee braces
Ballards Gas n' Guzzle hydration pack
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Albek bags
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[@radadventure2606]

best video about the 450 MT launch so far. Well done!

[@Onionadv]

CFMOTO looks as if they've made the right move getting into the ADV scene

[@MotoSly]

Seems like they did! it was about time the "big" brands got a kick up the arse.

[@defylifeadventure]

@@MotoSlyyeah it's nice that CF Moto try something a little different, but it's not going to affect the sales of something like the Honda NX500, so Honda for example won't care. Bear in mind this is still a 192kg or more bike, so not light bike.

[@chrispekel5709]

​@@defylifeadventurethey are the same class of bike, are you sure?

[@bibekjung7404]

ALMIGHTY. :. GOD. :. KABER :- ❤

[@bennylava8717]

it basically copying yamaha T7 frame configuration and put in a smaller engine for budget purposes

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Even if I didn’t care about this bike, I’d watch (listen?) to your excellent commentary. Nicely done.

[@advlife]

I appreciate that!

[@Paramecio_Z]

La mejor y más completa revisión que hasta ahora he visto en la red. Gracias! He tenido motos trial, trail y maxitrail desde hace 45 años. La CFMoto MT 450, en mi opinión posee potencia suficiente para casi todo, buen equipamiento de serie, larga autonomía, capacidad de carga viajera, carenados austeros pero suficientes, actualizaciones de software vía app de móvil, ABS y DSC desconectables, tubeless, filtro de aire fácilmente accesible, buena ergonomía, manetas regulables, pantalla ajustable, tomas de energía, escape alto, capacidad de carga, subchasis desmontable, estriberas, cambio, y espejos retráctiles, suspensiones largas solventes y adecuadas para uso mixto, electrónica comedida, altura de asiento polivalente desde solo 80 a 87 centímetros, distancia libre al suelo, solo 2 o 3 centímetros menos que las más caras motos referencias del maxitrail y sobre el papel buenos materiales y acabados. A mí personalmente, por mi uso predominantemente asfáltico, me gustaría con opción a llantas de aleación, pero es casi perfecta. En mi opinión, esta CFMoto 450 MT es, ¡por fin!, como aquellas austeras y fiables Dominator, XTs, DRs, VStrom, KLEs, DRZs, Pegaso, Africa Twin 600-750, GS650s de los 80s-90s pero inyectada, modernizada, equipada, con gran autonomía, cómoda y bicilíndrica. No hay una sola moto en el mercado con esas características de serie. Que yo sepa, tampoco hay motos que, aun costando más de 20.000 euros, tras dotarlas de similares características que esta CFMoto MT, que no pesen algo vestidas, habitables y equipada 220-280 kilos. La CFMOTO 450 MT es la moto casi perfecta que los japoneses no han querido fabricar desde hace más de 30 años. Esta CFMoto 450 es lo que podía haber sido la ansiada y abortada KTM 490 Adventure presuntamente fabricada en India por Bajaj, que asoma la patita en otra ventanilla asiática del también socio colaborador de KTM, CFMoto. Con la marca austriaca, probablemente, hubiese salido con algún caballo más y algún kilo de menos. Hay muchísima expectación en Iberoamérica, Asia y Europa sobre esta CFMoto 450 MT. Creo que solo la KTM 390 Adventure, la Honda CB500X y la RE Himalayan II, están a la altura, aunque con distintos enfoques. No son motos endureras sino traileras asfálticas con algunas posibilidades camperas. Con algo de dinero se pueden camperizar, pero en mi opinión, siguen siendo motos muy pesadas para los estándares del off road duro. En general, no somos Pol Tarrés ni tenemos sus repuestos y asistencias. 😅 Saludos desde España. ✌

[@badyride909]

Ya pues amigo dejese de andar pegando este rosario por todas partes...como no va a tener unas palabritas suyas para los creadores...

[@bluexh512]

@@badyride909 JAJAJAJAJA lo mismo digo, lo veo en todas partes

[@Paramecio_Z]

@@badyride909 Y porqué he de dejar de comentar lo que considere oportuno en dónde considere oportuno. Acaso es usted algo o alguien importante que aporte algo en algún foro de motos, o de cualquier otra cosa. Mis comentarios son relacionados con el vídeo y si ustedes no saben hacer nada salvo criticar, deberían hacer introspección y considerar si ustedes aportan algo más que yo en cualquier sitio de motos. Criticar por la puta cara, sin aportar nada salvo crítica, chanza o mofa, tocar las pelotas de la gente y dar órdenes sin ser absolutamente nadie escondido tras una pantalla es muy fácil. Intentar aportar algo constructivo es difícil. Inténtenlo, ya que me encantaría leer el resultado. Pasen de mi e ignórenme, por favor. El mundo será mejor así. 🌍 Ignorarme, como comentar criticando también es gratis. ✌

[@catdaddy666]

Que chingao dices guey?

[@badyride909]

@@bluexh512 por ahi se enojo y me contestó,no sabria decirte en cual de todas sus publicaciones...🤣

[@FirstLightAdv]

15:38 a lighter, more power and 6 gear- KLR... I'm sold!

[@robsadv2012]

Fabulous video Damo. Travel, culture, humour and great footage and insights. Awesome

[@hugodacosta]

I’ve watched more than 20 videos about this bike, that last five from this international press release. But this videos it’s the best of them all! Way to go! Congrats! By the way, was it hot in there? 😂

[@advlife]

It was insanely hot 🥵 (Heat reference #12)

[@gammaraygem]

the part at 19.00+ minutes is amazing...the music, the visuals, perfection.

[@GarHarman]

Best video I've seen from the launch! 😍

[@powertrip1050]

Damo - as expected, your wit and wry sense of humour drove this video from start to finish. Awesome fun to watch...and I have no intertest in the bike at all, except a mild curiosity about market offerings. 😀Great job - thank you!!

[@robkeogh4593]

The review I've been waiting for. Great initial thoughts

[@Ride_XP]

I was riding same day as you guys in the last group (all Filipinos) and I’ve watched most of the English videos to come out. I have to say you win the prize for comedy without skipping on great info! 😂😂 Hope u had a great time mate! Keep working on that Italian/Spanish/Russian accent 😁

[@advlife]

Thanks mate! I think I'll leave the accents for when I'm suffering heat stroke. haha!

[@Ride_XP]

Haha! Kudos again, this is probably my favorite video to come out of the launch. 29mins flew by.

[@GS-uy4xo]

I love the fact that you know how to get after it and you had the “let’s see what it’s got” mindset - best review hands down, funny too!

[@mingfilesoftmusic]

Thank you for such a detailed and fair introduction to this motorcycle.

[@ssamorfati]

Awesome, just bloody awesome. Love your Work Damo.

[@stanleyknife1967]

Great video - witty and informative. Keep up the good work.

[@tonywang5864]

What shot! The view on the ride is truly spectacular. Admire all the hardy skilled riders. Salute

[@timothyherweynen6210]

Definitely the most enjoyable review I’ve seen so far 👍🏻

[@zachlazok2331]

I subscribed based off of the first 5 minutes of the review lol. Well done sir! Can’t wait to check out more of your channel!

[@Iambatman1939]

Great video on this bike, the best I’ve seen so far, good job mate 🍺

[@advlife]

Much appreciated!

[@JohannesDalen]

The dry humor is second to none, Damo, love it!

[@jurassic690]

I've been avidly watching all the English language stuff about this bike as I'm seriously interested in owning one. This video is hands down the cream of the crop so far. Great work Damo, good info and good fun to watch. Seems like the bike has been largely ignored by the British bike press so far (I've watched one Brit journos coverage of the launch but that's it). Thanks for providing the English speaking world with some meaningful impressions.

[@advlife]

Thanks mate - really appreciate that. 🙌 Keen to ride it back home now.

[@ogdog123]

Great review, looked like fun 👍

[@EddyOtway]

Nice one 👌🏼ordered mine now waiting till August for arrival

[@MorrisMbogo4444]

You have a new follower because you are fun, unpretentious and raw.

[@brendan18861]

Love your work Damo! Like others said, I'm not at all in the market for this bike but loved your review! Great entertainment along with the info

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Another cracking reveal Damo, and to be honest I have been waiting for this one for a while. Will be interesting to see it go head-to-head with the new 390 Adventure and the new Himalayan 452!! Great work, cerveza para todos!

[@DirtObseXXion]

By far the best video from this launch.. Glad they invited so enthusiasts instead of just big media.

[@mac22011964]

Great review…will deffo be watching the full review when you get the bike in Aus.

[@paulwood3876]

Absolute stonker of a review, The best ive seen so far, Appreciate the effort you put into it and the honesty on the bike is welcomed, Drone work is top level too,

[@advlife]

That drone pilot was next level. I could hear it buzz past every now and then at speed!

[@maxsmith9672]

Seriously good video Damo 🤙🏼 it’s the only review that kept me entertained and didn’t just spit facts. You’re killing it 🦾

[@mototoboy253]

Kudos to the drone pilot !

[@advlife]

He was a weapon!

[@thecasualgamer8062]

He's flying an FPV drone based on the footages, Isn't he?

[@gasdive]

Thanks for mentioning the air filter. Everyone forgets about that but it's really important.

[@andygilbert568]

Great video mate ,,, as a Aussie expat veteran living in the Philippines 16 years hope to see it tomorrow, at a CF Moto event in town,, I've seen the 800 explore, impressed on my short list .. parts and after sales is a big problem here if you live on other islands as i do . , Do see some amazing sidecar bikes here , home made , with livestock too. Cheers

[@advlife]

Pretty amazing where they can ride those bikes and sidecars too!

[@thedougies8322]

Nice intro review Damo. It’s certainly got some appeal. Looks alright & sounds alright too. That low price means more moolah for any performance mods you want to make….and that comfort stop sign is now part of adv life folklore 😆

[@advlife]

If you use it let me know if it works ha ha!

[@knighthollow5023]

Awesome video quality.

[@hihellothere9569]

Its nice to see people see the Philippines bikes. They are so weird, like scooters everywhere

[@aditya.ishan27]

After seeing the post, I was waiting for the review on this. Let's get into it.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Sounds like a T7 in stock form, sounds good. Great little ride thanks for sharing, looks promising.

[@Checkmate1500]

Great video, and like the funny comments

[@NZCycletherapy]

Very cool (hot) overview, well done, good tip for the ice.

[@jasonpoznic8277]

Great video Damo, the Japanese have the engines, hopefully this bike motivates them to put them in the type of Adv bikes we keep asking for.

[@advlife]

I believe there’s a chance there’s a T4 in development already.

[@gasdive]

Good point. Having owned a KTM I'm not keen on riding another KTM designed hand grenade.

[@ejb8304]

Welcome to the Philippines mate! It’s very hot during summer, but sure is awesome during Ber months. You’ll love it. Awesome review indeed 🤙🏼

[@advlife]

Thanks mate - wish we got more time to explore. Will love to come back some day. When it's cooler.

[@jayschesser3795]

Love your videos and your sense of humour (Dad joke style 🤣) You made this review into an Adventure - Best 450MT review yet. 👊

[@esbber]

Awesome review, you earned yourself a good comfort stop IMHO 🙂 🙂

[@advlife]

😂😂😂

[@bullsharkdb]

I have been watching several videos of lads participating on this CF moto media launch and is clear to me that the Aussies riders are the most experience ones in terms of off- road skills etc. Pity it was not really a test on on- road conditions as per an adventure motorcycle will demand. Having said that this video is one of my fav since it shows the 450 MT does have certain capabilities for off road, and you perfectly explain its limitations. Over all one always have to understand price/quality/benefits/limitations relation ratio before taking any final decision up to the real type of riding one is desire to perform and its competitors. As many of you have said this motorcycle fills up many of the boxes in a moderate way at a very attractive price. Remains to know mechanical service quality and spare parts availability Thanks for your efforts to bring some clarity about this new adventure 450 MT Greetings from Argentina PLEASE MAKE A COMPARISON: CFMOTO 450 MT VS KTM 390 ADV VS REH 450 ....CHEERS!

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Fun vid to watch. Yes the 450 market is the place to be, for Me at this time in my life, I have already put my deposit down on a Himalayan and wondered if I have made the right choice, especially being a twin. Time will tell. Would still love to give one a test ride this year, who knows what the year's end will bring. Cheers from Brissy. PS: Still keeping my great looking & clean KLX400e for the tough stuff.

[@armandblake]

Good to see Aussie doing what they do best, bring chaos and humour to the event

[@DanHains]

There were a lot of Dad jokes in this video, and I appreciated every one of them. I think that the first drop of the 450MT are already (pre)sold out here in Aus.

[@advlife]

I doubt the international audience will understand how amazing Daryl Summers would have been 😂

[@ardhimph]

Love your video from Indonesia

[@RaceElements2010]

One of the best videos from that launch. Nice work. Would you ride one across the Simpson's Desert?

[@advlife]

I’d love to give it a go. I’ll be trying to give it a good long ride in Oz for video when I can find the time.

[@DF-sq3mw]

Thoroughly enjoyed it …good balance of legit rider feedback, revealing camera work and irreverent humor! I wasn’t tempted to fast-forward… Yours is I believe, the only reporting I’ve yet seen, during which the time was invested to alter (and document) the suspension settings applied. Great inclusion. Intriguing choice of terrain selected for what would appear to be a more road-biased bike … Maybe dispelling low expectations of its off-road worthiness was the manufacturer’s intent, though. Good job!

[@RubricoA.]

the lowkey humour makes this video more entertaining

[@Diabeekei]

Hello! New subscriber here! I’m beginning to join the ADV community and wanted to get some opinions on good beginner ADV bikes. Majority of off-road is an hour away from me. I’d love to do more off than on! Thanks again and I enjoyed the video!

[@Vicko026]

Another cracking vid mate. Epic couple of days, even if we didn't manage to see any monkeys! Surprised you didn't mention the heat though. Rather warm.

[@huseyinumitoztokatli4936]

Thanks for info dude....Good one mate....🥀🌙🐈

[@wowfish-ob3ew]

I must agree with everyone else here, great first impression ride report! Same for the drone pilot skills, good stuff! I already put my deposit down over the xmas to new years period. Having seen and read the RE Himalayan 450 reviews and that sounds like a good choice too. But for me I think the 450MT will suit me better. I have a KTM EXC 350 so the MT doesn't need to be a hard core off road bike. I want to use it for a more of a longer ride, back roads dirt trails explorer.

[@georgekoontz9445]

Thanks!

[@karlfonner7589]

Excellent review sir. I hope to see more . in the states, Honda has CF Moto. I hope that they come here to California. There seems to be a shortage of the NX 500.

[@markadrianbarrameda]

beautiful bike review

[@TripleB6036]

Haha I live and ride in this heat. Possibly the best video ever… if the testicle cooling system works. I’ll be trying that on my ride today. Great video as usual.

[@advlife]

It 100% works like magic. 👍🏻

[@chopshopchopper]

"Realy" sums it up. One hundred percent...!

[@greglenoir7674]

Like you said, not a review but as I am interested in this bike I’ll be watching for more.

[@72gibo]

Comfort stop 😂👏 Couldn't stop laughing 🤣🤣. Another great vid btw 👍

[@RobinTorrekensTravelVlog]

Good morning from Belgium. And I will sit back and relax with my coffee enjoying your video. Hope those bikes will arrive soon in Europe!

[@ro61n50]

A bike that forces the manufacturers to pull their finger out and take notice. And the bike of the year 2024 is...

[@principal4816]

Looking forward to a more in depth test and a comparison vs. the new Royal Enfield Himalayan!

[@bedrick2010]

Nice ride nice vlog

[@paulkusyk8254]

Gear lever wasn't to short and front brake not spongy after off-road experience? One of the best and funniest reviews, grand work Greetings from Poland

[@pawelwolski1316]

The best "western" review so far, thank you. It's an ADV bike, so multiple enduro references are a bit outside of the scope of this bike. Suspension section, you mentioned that the adjustments (especially dampening) were effective. This indicates quality internal components. I would argue that different springs rates would cost next to nothing to install, so the budget statement is not very valid. I am 75 kg 178 cm rider, you look bit bigger.......Budget, actually junk Suspension was delivered by Honda on my Rally 300. I am getting this bike, and I will get Decent Suspension Tubeless rims Adj screen Adj levers Folding mirrors Folding foot controls Metal skid plate (decent enough for now) Nice and now "proven" engine All for very reasonable price.

[@defylifeadventure]

Agreed, no-one remotely interested in the bike has any enduro dreams with it. That being said, Damo is the second journalist that has mentioned its limitations off-road, with Clubby from MAD TV claiming the RE450 is more off road focused.

[@pawelwolski1316]

@defylifeadventure The point I was trying to make is more general. Most "big" name channels/journalists bring way too much personal and not a given motorcycle relevant baggage. They start with "competition" or very high-level overall performance as the gold standard. They all love all the gadgets, all the electronics, big power........For adv bike, all these things are negatives in my opinion, reliability is the number one requirement here. There are many physical features that are relevant to the real life performance of a bike. You saw my incomplete list, I know of them because I have been watching lots of other reviews (starting with the Chinese guys). It would have taken 2 min to run down this list, here we got the availability of high and low fender as the big one. The local Philippino guts have some really good vids out, they approach this bike from this real world, average rider perspective.

[@advlife]

The enduro references are very much pertinent to the Australian audience. And my point is that it isn’t an enduro bike so as to dispel any misconceptions brought about by the capacity and marketing. I’m not sure which budget statement isn’t valid? I didn’t say springs would cost much.

[@advlife]

You may be surprised how many Australians want this to be an enduro bike with a big tank - and I have to tell that’s not what it is.

[@pawelwolski1316]

@@advlife Ok, cool, your enduro point is valid in this light.....But this is an ADV bike, just from looking at it. It is getting complicated these days to identify what is what.......As for the suspension, you stated multiple times "budget". It is fully adjustable, both front and back, and the adjustments were effective. For your weight, riding skill and requirements simply the spring rates are too soft (hope with heavier springs, there will be enough dampening available). It sure seems to me that this is the most complete (and possibly only, lower displacement, reasonable weight, dirt friendly) ready to ride adv bike. Center stand for me, lower crash bars, real (not plastic deflectors) hand guards, soft bags, done. The internet can get to be a crazy place, not starting "trouble" here, giving you feedback and once again Thank You for a very nice review.

[@R.S.Outdoors]

I absolutely love the outtake from stripes, son of bjtch, shit. I really look forward to the bike. I’ve got the 450 NK in the motor is definitely impressive. Although the only thing I disagree with a little bit is the single front desk break I think you should have the double just like the 800.

[@advlife]

Gold medal 🥇 to you for getting the Stripes reference! 😃 It still makes me laugh 40 years later 😂

[@sorenmelchior]

Love the video!... I wonder though how this bike compares to say "Old School" Suzuki DRZ400S... or "New School" KOVE 450 Rally?

[@Wdbjr12345]

Seen the 800T at a meetup and honestly had no idea it was a ktm engine and packed with features. For under 10k you really get a ton. Having a triumph tiger 850 and am happy with it makes me think maybe trade it in for the 800.

[@toddbooth-zt8ei]

Great video. Picked up this bike today. Can you confirm your suspension changes listed in the video. i.e. was each setting an increase or decrease in clicks. Cheers

[@rock4cheese]

Good and informative video. Just one question : was it hot that day?

[@DarkyMoto]

Great Video man! Hope you enjoyed the Philippines!

[@ericcastilla421]

Ur so Good for this bike n ur Good for how to handle😂😂😂 Nice one ...more fun ...

[@randymercado8466]

"Stay on the right hand side of the road" hahaha. Remind me of the other way around, stay on the left hand side of the road during my stay in OZ back in Sydney Olympics.

[@jonbriddon1566]

Excellent review. I felt like I was there on the launch so thanks for telling us a good story. The best review of the bike I have seen so far so great work and for $9k it seems a bargain. Until you decide to sell it secondhand when it won’t be worth much as who wants a secondhand Chinese bike ?

[@JBean_COCR]

Love the Aussie humor... good review. Could you please include your height and weight as reference? Cheers

[@advlife]

5 ‘11 and 98kgs. 👍🏻

[@BrunonGL]

i am socmuch looking forward to seeing a propper supermoto from Chinease manufacturer!

[@chronophobic]

this is the bike i would like to ride during apocalypse or war.

[@dregrohl24]

Hahaha best humored 450mt bike review 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@forzavale5303]

Very interesting bike!Great value for money!When will it be available in stores?

[@advlife]

In Australia it will be on dealer's floors in June.

[@Rushdie01]

Your next vid should be this vs t7. It’s on everyone’s mind and would get heaps of views.

[@IN_ZANE_]

It would be cool australian delivered bikes came with springs more suited to aussie riders and conditions straight from the factory. Overall it looks like a good value option for what it is. Would be nice if there were demo's available but that's not going to happen for a long while from what I understand.

[@advlife]

Bikes should be available to demo from June. They were caught by surprise by the volume of pre-orders.

[@malcolmmathers2690]

was lookin at the re but then this turns up

[@rokivillmur8147]

@5:59 that is the most famous zack from makina

[@MotoPassport]

this is the second video within a couple of months Damo has talked about his testies... not exactly sure what channel I have subscribed to? 😎🤣

[@advlife]

😂😂😂

[@Booki89]

Have you ridden a Teneree 700? How do you find it compares?

[@ajmaralit]

Comfort stop 😂😂😂 Subbed!

[@advlife]

Let me know if the hand signal works for you 😀

[@ajmaralit]

@@advlife 🤣

[@veljko866]

COMFORT STOP, couldn't have been more accurate :D

[@Fiatmannen1]

Dont forget the versys x300 I have one and it is great.

[@1Chuck4U2C]

Your okay to drive on any side of the Road lol, Filipinos don’t pay attention to any Road regulations, side walks, emergency lanes anything goes here, but remember any accident it’s your fault, you have the money to pay. It’s A Great Country, just keep your eyes on the road all the time, road conditions change unannounced. Be kind and polite and never raise your voice with the Locals, it’s not your culture not your country, leave the attitude at the airport. Thank You for your review.

[@JinKazama92]

Mate you are hilarious!!!

[@k_plax]

How good are Alf re-runs. All on YT now too.

[@Hutchie2112]

I have the ktm390 adventure, love it. this is a tempter though. Mibbe have to book a test ride , as there is a dealer near me. Dunno how it would stand up to the wet weather here in Scotland though.

[@kepa504]

CF Moto own 49% of KTM so do not worry quality is good

[@horizontal120]

i have a KLE 500 ... would this be a good "upgrade" for it ...

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

10:55 finally, i see someone using ghe 6th gear instead of pushing close to 100 km/h in 4th gear.

[@TheSunMoon]

Sigh, just exceeded the motorcycle license limit in Singapore.😢