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!

[@senor7857]

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

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate. Took a while indeed.

[@seawench555]

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

[@chrispnz]

Cheers pal. Much appreciated.

[@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?

[@soytodooi2]

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

[@RynoLeGrange]

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

[@chrispnz]

Definitely give it a test run.

[@cableguy7580]

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

[@chrispnz]

Cheers bro.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@ricardowarning008]

thanks man, this videos are medicine for my life

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate., Appreciate it.

[@kneisslstef]

Bought one to play next Spring...cant wait..

[@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.

[@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.

[@porscheoffroad]

Epic video mate, you ride really well 💪🏾

[@chrispnz]

Cheers pal

[@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.

[@MujoNovak]

Nice bike and driving!

[@Trevster65]

Cool some actual off-road nice one.

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate

[@ericcastilla421]

💪💪💪💪💪 nice one Sir...

[@Gnarly_Harley]

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

[@chrispnz]

Cheers bud.

[@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

[@Soller77]

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

[@chrispnz]

You'll enjoy it.

[@Groot_G]

That looks like fun!

[@chrispnz]

Yeah it was!!

[@jeromeservant9856]

GREAT ! I LOVE IT

[@lucianopedenovi882]

Tremendo piloto 👏👏👏

[@laurentmainfray2901]

QU'EST CE QUI VA VITE WHOUAAA, QU'EST CE QU'IL EST FOORT !!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@sinisabaa]

Awesome!

[@chrispnz]

Cheers

[@chesku1991]

rly enjoyed the offroad

[@chrispnz]

Thanks mate

[@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.

[@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! 😀

[@michagolonko9633]

Professionalist.

[@chrispnz]

Cheers

[@brianmartindale2221]

That was fun!

[@Gee_Kay]

Awesome 👍❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@djhuntingsong]

Esa Cabra va muy bien por el monte

[@AkatDeen]

crazy!!

[@CokYolumVar]

nice video man

[@didierbujard9648]

Beautiful 😊

[@chrispnz]

Its definitely worth a look.

[@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?

[@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.

[@SkylerB17]

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

[@Sargnort]

Nice!!!

[@chrispnz]

Cheers mate.

[@fernandopozo4459]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@riccardoguerra5081]

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

[@chrispnz]

New Zealand my friend.

[@riccardoguerra5081]

@ 😍❤️

[@BIKEINDI]

Good rider

[@chrispnz]

Cheers

[@DragosRDS]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn ! Nice

[@saulius46]

❤

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

CF Moto 💪💪💪

[@ironbarkmachineryandhire1861]

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

[@chrispnz]

Amen.

[@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!

[@Steini07]

nice ride

[@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:(

[@angelcasado6030]

Pol Tarres !!! 🤣

[@chrispnz]

Hahaha maybe a 0.5 version.

[@FliinnC]

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

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360s.

[@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.

[@ADV_explorersgr]

👌👌👍

[@Tomdogful]

Typical wet-greasy NZ tracks. Good riding 👌

[@chrispnz]

Chur brother.

[@Tubed-i5n]

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

[@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.

[@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..

[@chrismcfadden85]

This may already be a comment, but what tyres are you running, please?

[@joshdoddadbod]

Sounds exactly like a t7

[@stefanhansen5882]

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

[@chrispnz]

Yes, Many moons ago.

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@chrispnz That was quite obvious!

[@markovnick6608]

Hello, what tire you use, please answer

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360

[@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.

[@MTVC_01]

Ada DNA Y Tenere ka???😅😅

[@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....

[@LS-fm6os]

i like how he rides motorcycle

[@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.

[@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.

[@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....

[@ujangjay6703]

have quick shift Bro?

[@chrispnz]

No just stock.

[@ziruk-king4466]

What about water in frame issues??😮

[@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.

[@johan19601]

Welke banden?

[@giovannigarcia3017]

What size tires do you have?

[@chrispnz]

140/80-18

[@vnm_8945]

what tires are those?

[@chrispnz]

Mezteler MC360s

[@flowersofthefield340]

❤ 😱🤗

[@crininja76]

Che gomme sono?

[@chrispnz]

Metzeler MC360s

[@crj7218]

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

[@chrispnz]

Yes agreed.

[@4N6-809]

牛逼

[@zakkyummms]

Dunno if i’d call that hardcore.

[@chrispnz]

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

[@Sustrii]

"hard core"

[@chrispnz]

"thank you"