The Ultimate 2024 CFMoto 450 Nk: The Top Naked Bike Below 500cc

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[@MotoJitsu]

What's a better naked bike under 500cc if this isn't it?

[@bajaadventurerider]

The Duke 390 is the only one that comes to mind probably 👍🏼 Good review

[@gurkiratsingh3542]

Honda cb500f

[@Michaelis_]

Hello, do you know how much is 450 Nk

[@Yamaha_Alpaca]

Mt03 💯

[@Badcase.r7der]

What's a naked bike again? Is it when it doesn't have a windshield???

[@thescientist8516]

I own this exact bike color and all. I got her back in October the first day she arrived on the showroom floor, I have pictures to prove it. Love everything about this bike. I have her connected to my phone and track every ride, it shows my lean, how many times I rapidly break or accelerate. It’s super smooth and light. For $5,040 (Got a first week deal of 10%) OTD can’t beat it. I already have 1,764 miles on her and not a single problem💪

[@MotoTrauma]

haha me also! about there I am with it! ride safe!

[@pookiewookie7679]

Prove it please

[@MotoTrauma]

best naked under 500cc ever, until the moment I make this comment, very good review, straight on points and true! About reliability, it is a reliable, I am over 20,000 km on CFMOTO bikes, I can confirm. Also more advanced riders will love this bike because it handeling and maneuvrability, also because it has the best wheight to power ratio drive safe!

[@eatmore6464]

I ride sport version of this, it's perfect. Suspension, abs, power delivery. Awesome feelings, japanese far away btw

[@Massacheefa]

That’s got a pretty decent note coming from the stock exhaust 👌🏼👌🏼

[@mikekanakakis918]

270 degrees crank, that's why! If you listen it with an akrapovic, you will be amazed....

[@MotoTrauma]

you will be amazed how good it sounds in real life

[@davidlv]

I've probably watched this 10-15 times. Decided to grab one. Great Review.

[@MotoJitsu]

update on how it is for parts/reliability, etc. in a year.

[@MotoTrauma]

I have it for 6 months now already, and before it I had for 1 year and half the 300Nk, I never had any issues with any of them, except service, and gas @@MotoJitsu

[@CITYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY]

Cfmoto quality getting real good, some owner have over 10k miles and no issue

[@MotoTrauma]

@@CITYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY yup me over 20,000 km on 2 bikes from CFMOTO, now I own the second and I love it the most of any other daily motorcycle I ever had ✌️💪

[@pookiewookie7679]

How has it been so far?

[@thomascorcoran2718]

Love your review videos and teaching videos. Do you plan on doing a review on a Triumph Trident and the 2024 Duke 390? 😊

[@jthondacrf8926]

Love your videos

[@letboilenhaokip7255]

Wow! Looks so cool😊

[@KitaKita]

I just bought one of these about 3 weeks ago (Here in San Diego). I like it, and as a beginner its been easy to handle and learn on so far. I also looked into the 2024 Duke 390, but I couldn't find one locally. Either way I'm happy with it, and even if I upgrade I'll likely keep it.

[@MotoTrauma]

if you test ride them both the 450nk and duke 390, you would chose the 450nk anyways, I did so, 450nk has slighty more power, less vibrations, more technology and better brakes. ride safe! you did good choice!

[@CITYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY]

I'd pick 450nk over ktm390

[@MotoTrauma]

@@CITYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY yes not only because the price, design and less vibrations, also more power and reliability, on the highway... I wouldn't go with the Duke390 on the highway for more than 10-20km... with 450nk, I did 300km trips. ✌️💪

[@stevesanelli90]

Cool! Great little bike, big on features, smallish on price 👌

[@farzadsaremi66]

I love it thanks 👍👍❤❤

[@BelgiumGOAT]

I went for the 450SR, Parts is really good from what i've heard here in Belgium a few dealers. And my dealer told me that parts are easy to get. I think America was more troubled for this.

[@keeplivingmotovlog]

Great Bike. I'll stick with my R3 though. lol Like you said, hitting the twisty's so much fun.

[@user-sg7no1zc1i]

It'd be good to see you ride the new Triumph Speed 400, its been very well received here in the uk and is a similar price to the cfmoto

[@laverdad2022]

CF Moto is killing thye market with the new 800cc and the adventure 450 MT Quality at great price Simple and to the point review, thanks!

[@deant6627]

Hi Greg, could you please do a ride review on the Kawasaki Z900ZR?

[@AA-pi5ui]

Can’t wait to see how you review the new generation 390 duke. Also, the Duke had phone connectivity since 2017

[@MotoTrauma]

yes but too bad duke has so much vibrations compated to this bike, and also generastion after generation they still haven't improved the rear brakes...still bad in 2024...

[@iam.marcus9254]

It's truly a really good bike.. I chose the 650NK instead. I got a 2022 last week brand new for 3999 and it was 5800 out the door. It's a clone ( engine wise) of the 2016ish Kawasaki 650. Really impressed with cf moto and the quality for the price. Love your reviews and thanks for all the videos. There's nothing to be afraid of if purchasing these bikes. I've had a blast with them.vstarted off on a 2022 R3 and this is my first bigger bike. It's rider friendly and super easy to ride. Love it!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@alkandavuter]

That bike is my dream. I have to have it :)

[@yasukedave]

I got this bike yesterday brand new and as an experience rider this bike is amazing. The sound of this bike is so great, look is great and it’s fast and torque. I got a friend who ride a 1000cc when he tried the bike he was smiling the entire time he was enjoying it. So for the price tag and the stuff coming with it I highly recommend it you won’t regret purchasing it. My goal is to ride it for a while and then upgrade to the 800nk

[@Synfulz]

I am buying this same bike in that color next week.

[@Reginvalt]

Reddit: uuu Chinese garbage Greg: nice little bike!

[@Murad.bn2]

Chinese bike (and cars) haters are also kind of community. CF Moto bikes aren't perfect, but in their niche they are nice. Japanese and European bikes are still better in 650cc and above, but most of bikes below that range fell victims of cost-savings. Even some mid-cc bikes from known brands feel way cheaper built than 1000 cc models.

[@TrenTonyo_NoobMoto]

I’ve owned a 2023 cf moto 450SS for 8 months only about 1800 miles, and I haven’t had any issues reliability wise. CF moto seems to be bringing it. I mean it was my first bike, but cf moto brought me into the fold of motorcycling, and they’ve been good to me so far.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@cihankaracam]

Thanks

[@shomz]

The Zontes 350 series from the last year have all that connectivity, plus things like tyre temperature and pressure sensors, keyless entry, etc. The 2024 lineup looks promising as well, check them out

[@GS-uy4xo]

The Zontes is a single cylinder though - I think this is parallel twin 270. (The Zontes is a killer bike though!! )

[@MotoTrauma]

I don't like the exhaust sound on Zontes and also I felt some power missing from the look, it looks more powerful than it is, a decent bike tho...

[@shomz]

@@MotoTrauma Oh yeah, I definitely agree about the looks vs. power... Probably going to check the next lineup in a week or two

[@laweezie13]

Could you please do test ride for the CFMOTO 450MT/Ibex 450 and compare with KTM ADV 390? I'm really interested in the new lightweight ADV

[@0Turbox]

I would like a comparison of this and the new Mondial Piega 452.

[@cgRui34]

Can't wait for the upcoming 450MT which is their ADV based on the same 450cc platform.

[@paradoxworkshop4659]

Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease...

[@laverdad2022]

The global media launch was in the Philippines with mix up reviews , the worst ones saying a good bike for off road but they highlighted the price. Others viewed at as an amazing adventure bike with a super competitive price, likely best offer under 500 cc adventure. Looks like a mini T7

[@tjey379]

On some days I feel sorry for people in America, now how do you choose from the floor when you have the MT 03, the BMW G310 R, the KTM Duke 390 , the honda CB 300, the Z400 and this bike? I just can't I love them all. I would probably just have a mental breakdown

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

And now we got the Ninja 500 and Z500 coming. I’m looking in this segment right now and have been leaning towards a Suzuki SV650. But if I can’t afford that this NK is high on my list.

[@tjey379]

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr oh dear, but the SV is still like a serious dream bike, why can't you make reservations for both like in the future. I know that if I was an American I would.

[@krisv5591]

Would like to hear your take on the Suzuki GSX-8S if/when it's available for you

[@MotoJitsu]

like the one I tested yesterday and made a video about? Go to my playlist and look

[@jadams821]

That's too old. We need a new one today!!@@MotoJitsu

[@G3A3]

engine sounds nice

[@MotoTrauma]

in reality even betetr

[@Roman-fd6qr]

check out the 450CL-C too!

[@viperq]

It's not sold in the U.S. yet.

[@chitoloveone7565]

Why did you get rid of your gsxs1000?

[@evanmcknight2566]

Cool review. I nearly bought this bike here in China, but ended up buying a slightly used bike from a competitor. Thanks for the review.

[@GS-uy4xo]

What bike did you end up buying? I’m in the market (and also in China). Checking out Voge, Kove, and maybe Honda.

[@MotoTrauma]

@@GS-uy4xo Voge lol no!! haha it is just so bad, specially compared to 450nk, I test ride the Voge right before to get the 450nk

[@evanmcknight2566]

Sorry, didn’t see the reply. I got a QJ SRK550R (the older version). I like the engine and brakes, but have had to adjust the rear shock pre-load since I’m heavier than the previous rider and adjust the clutch cable free play and the position of the levers. I think QJ gives you a lot of bang for the buck, but some of the small details might need adjustment. Since the CFmotos are exported to major countries they might have these details down a bit more.

[@iipauli74]

It'd be good to see you ride the new Triumph Speed 400, its been very well received here in the uk and is a similar price to the cfmoto 🤔

[@vidkidsvault3438]

Single cyliner and small Different league

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If Kawasaki makes a Z500 version of the Ninja (451cc), if Aprilia puts out a Tuono version of the RS457. Not sure KTM will give us something between a 390 and 790.

[@andremigcasol]

I was thinking of getting the Speed 400. I did a test ride and liked it A LOT. I tested the 450 NK about a week after and I completely forgot about the Speed

[@JoseEsparza-xg8gt]

2024 KTM DUKE 390? More expensive but performance oriented

[@non-wx8qm]

Greg: Good breaks, good good breaks. Me: Good dog, good good dog. 😂😅😂 10:12

[@jesterapp]

Lol wow mine shows up Tomorrow.

[@eatmore6464]

U should try 450sr for sure, it's perfect for track days

[@fantomphoenix6170]

He already made a video on it, even mentioned it in the video.

[@MotoTrauma]

not so good the 450SR on circuit, I tested it... on the streets it is excellent

[@andremigcasol]

Lets not forget that on the app you can add navigation, track your rides and have gps location and movement warning

[@Krom1hell]

Only thing that is hurtfull and plain sillyness is that the brake pads and rotor (OEM) cost 3 times more than that of a any 1000CC normal naked bikes (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph)...... I loved the 450 NK and SR for what they brought to the table..........but man, the service where I live on those bikes is loony..... Other than that, an amazing bike.

[@kenubi8780]

Hey motojitsu, Im a beginner and Im about to get a honda cb500x, you mind making a review abt the honda cb500x and how good/bad it is for beginner riders who wants to ride an adventure bike

[@chrish6373]

personal opinion: cb500x is a sweet bike for a beginner.

[@David..]

That is a great bike. DR650 also a good option if you’re looking more for a dual sport.

[@ionbadea2003]

Try cfmoto 450 MT

[@Rustyerino]

It's a good choice, the engine isn't exactly inspiring, but it won't be in the shop

[@gettinglucky]

I've been riding 20 years and it does everything I need, and well. I prefer it over my previous bikes which included a Ninja 500. Be careful when looking at Chinese bikes, US Customs just impounded a boatload of Audis and Bentleys just a few days ago for using parts supplied by Chinese firms under sanctions for using Uyghur slave labor. Parts may be hard to get for these bikes in the not so distant future.......

[@markurds001]

just bought this NK450 , 5 days old, i have this issue that everytime I downshift and blip the throttle maybe 3 to 4x times. there are times my engine dies. Is this normal? or something is wrong with the motorcylce? :(

[@MotoTrauma]

not normal

[@x-man5056]

It's a good looking bike but for the license plate stinger and the weird looking exhaust can. The thing is huge enough for only a 450. Does it have a Catalytic under there too maybe?

[@chrispekel5709]

It's built into the exhaust. The reason it's huge is all the emissions requirements for California and Europe

[@Jes1FromFL]

Its primary competitor is the 2024 Kawasaki Z500

[@exothermal.sprocket]

KTM scrapped their 490 twin class plans. Aprilia will be turning out a RS457. No idea of a Tuono is in the works there. Kawasaki's Ninja500 (451cc) will probably get a Z500. Really wish Yamaha would turn out a 400-450cc twin.

[@GS-uy4xo]

Is this comfortable enough for a full days ride or daily long 2 hour commute or is it mainly built to be a really quick naked? I’m thinking of a cb400f (in Asia) wonder which is better suited. Not looking for 0-100 stuff. Any recommendations? And I know reliability is a big question but there’s tons of cheap service for Cf here. Ride safe everyone!✊🏼

[@MotoJitsu]

is this comfortable for a full days ride? Maybe for you it could be, another person maybe not....very subjective thing

[@MotoTrauma]

I feelt it confortable for every day ride 1h to go at work, 1h to come back. Also I did 2 long trips, 300km to go and 300km to come back. I had no issue back pain nothing. better than a lot of other bigger bikes that I owned in the past. I hope it helps, ride safe!

[@fieryspy6414]

I wish the pillion seats were more like that of the KTMs. My only complaint about Chinese bikes.

[@MotoTrauma]

yup agree on this one

[@Cornel1001]

Is A2 ?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Until the Kawasaki Z500 comes, then perhaps. If Aprilia gives us a Tuono 457.

[@judge831]

What do you think is the best motorcycle under $10k new?

[@johnwillard6198]

I had a 650 strom , 26,000 miles later i want a lighter bike to ride the 750 miles to Denver to visit my family , what say you to that

[@EssPhour]

The Ninja zx400 RR, is more of a track bike, not built as a daily driver, 16,000RPM redline, 80HP, inline 4cyl, dual rotor brakes in the front, fully adjustable rear suspension, the bikes motor probably just starts to wake up around 8000RPM, and you would want to drive it around in the high RPMs to be in the powerband, almost like a bike you would trailer to the track, .....in stop and go traffic rolling from traffic light to traffic light, its going to feel doggy, because it is not a torquey bike, ...that's one of the reasons these twin cylinder bikes like 450NK are popular, they have good low-end torque even with the lower CC's, plus they are cheaper build than motor like the 400RRs.

[@eliavberkovich8542]

How is it for a beginner comparing to the duke 390?

[@Rustyerino]

It's made by the same company, personally I would go with a Japanese brand for a first bike, the Ninja 400, or Z400 (naked) is a better bike simply for the fact that you won't be worrying about parts or issues with a new engine made in China

[@eliavberkovich8542]

@@Rustyerino made by the same company meaning that cf moto and ktm are the same company?

[@Rustyerino]

@@eliavberkovich8542 CFMoto is making the KTM engines now I believe, not sure about the 390, but I would not buy a 390 anyway, get something Japanese

[@mesh8418]

@@eliavberkovich8542 both companies are part of the parent company PEIRER mobility. cfmoto makes some KTM engines.

[@hihellothere9569]

​@@eliavberkovich8542not really, the guy doesnt know what he's talking about. Cfmoto only makes some KTM engines, but the 450 is from their own

[@bfarm44]

For the cost you get a lot but for me the passenger accommodations are more of an afterthought and not doable for my wife. A lot of these really don’t expect you to actually carry passengers but I do and that must be taken into consideration

[@user-ku4rs8gv5z]

you are not really amazed by ZX4RR even UK test riders on track said it's really a fun there (full 77Ps version)

[@Michaelis_]

Dose anybody know when Cf moto 450 Nk will be available in Europe?

[@PipoBk]

it is available in France, I don't know about other countries

[@donderstorm1845]

it's available in the netherlands too. since like a month. black version looks way better than blue imo.

[@MotoTrauma]

Cyprus available from October 2023, Romania also available from end of 2023

[@stefanhansen5882]

Feels like more power than a bike with almost twice as many horses???

[@MotoTrauma]

you will not belive it, but yes, and if you turn off TC, then it gets really crazy

[@TheIncridibleOne]

Chinese manufacturers are giving the japanese and italians really a run for their money

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha have been around a while. Japan's motorcycle companies have forgotten more than CF Moto has yet to learn.

[@takis4954]

The Kawasaki isn't 4 cylinder bike? It's impossible to feel more powerful the CF

[@meshsun1]

In 3 years time, would you buy this bike as used or a Japanese bike? For me it’s a gamble, I don’t know if I’ll be able to sell it and for what price. Is it so much better than Japanese bikes that it worth the risk? I simply don’t know

[@paulhope3401]

Too much of a risk, I'd 100% stay jap... at least you know what to expect.

[@Murad.bn2]

You'll barely find a true "Japanese bike" in that CC range. Most are now made in China, India, Thailand, etc., only upper range models are being manufactured in Japan. In my country, competition of CF Moto are India-made Yamaha's (FZ15, R15, FZ-S) and other Chinese brands. CF Moto aren't bad in quality, just not "refined" - e.g. there are more vibration on handlebars, somewhat jerky throttle between neutral 1500 rpm and ~2800 "driving", worse fuel economy. They work with KTM and get better every year.

[@meshsun1]

@@Murad.bn2 agreed, but the big difference is quality control. I see Chinese motorbikes in England and in Israel losing 50% of their values in the first 2-3 years. Don’t know about you, but that’s worrying to me. Seen the same thing happening with Chinese cars. And don’t forget that although some small cc bikes are made in India, still the 4 top Japanese manufacturers are still the most reliable ones in every survey, far ahead of anything else.

[@Murad.bn2]

@@meshsun1 In my country, we haven't official dealers for major brands, so 2nd-hand market is mostly filled by low-quality Chinese bikes (not CF moto, really garbage), and some quite old Japanese bikes for crazy prices. So that price drop isn't that significant. With regards to new bikes- CF Moto 700 MT (and 650 MT) are basically copies of Kawasaki Versys 650, but new Kawa imported from Germany & customs-cleared will cost me twice as much. Yes, it will be more refined, more reliable, but not 2 times better. But in EU, price difference isn't doubled, dealership support is present for major brands, and the choice isn't that obvious - in some cases, it is worth to pay 2-3k more for the well-known brand.

[@MotoTrauma]

@@Murad.bn2 what are you talking about? 450NK has zero vibrations on handlebars, nothing jerky about throttle, 300km with 10 liters gas, you are talking about CFMOTO motorcycles from 2001?

[@santiarias2562]

not even comparable this bike to the zx44r... 4 cylinder. Kawasaki vs Cfmoto not even close

[@viperq]

Geo politics aside, CF Moto is taking the world by storm.

[@MotoTrauma]

exactly! they won today Moto3 if you seen :D

[@den2ofoz]

I see chemtrails. Govt cloud seeding everywhere. Here in Australia and America.

[@MotoJitsu]

I guess the world is flat too huh?

[@den2ofoz]

Hahahaha! No. It's oblong. 🤣@@MotoJitsu

[@MotoJitsu]

It's actually a bowl of cereal on a turtle's back

[@MotoTrauma]

@@MotoJitsu 🤣🤣

[@TheArturpoznan]

Go to Europe or Japan and test Kawasaki with 78 hp.

[@linopontes]

this is a "budget" KTM duke 450

[@wlt3585]

Disagree, if anything reviewers put it more in line (or a better version than) with a Z400. In avoiding giving a similar experience to KTM, it seems like they're going for a similar experience to Kawasaki. Probably the smarter move Edit: It's funny I heard him compare it to the ZX4RR right after this comment, albeit it's more coincidence as he just reviewed it

[@linopontes]

I agree, i just thought KTM would make sure their segment bikes be better, but CFMoto beating them. If CF Moto releases a supersport version of the 800cc (KTM 790), they'd have a massive advantage over KTM and pretty much every other 650-800cc (90-100hp) @@wlt3585

[@wobblysauce]

Different bikes for different things, like this has more low-down power.

[@muhammedfatihsezer8425]

I am very suprised you saying that like a joke

[@paulhope3401]

Is it really? Best spec value maybe.. Every single CFmoto review you do is a 'best in class' bike according to you. Every single one is not possible... You might not be getting paid but you must be benefiting in some other way.

[@MotoJitsu]

Out of all the naked bikes I've ridden before under 500cc...I think it is. It's ok if you don't like my opinion, that's what it is.

[@MotoTrauma]

That is because CFMOTO did a really good thing for us consumers, they smashed completion in 2024 and can not be reversed. You will see more and more reviews like this about CFMOTO not because they pay people, and because the fact that they really made value for the price for user.

[@jl9161]

Feels like a mt 07. And my mini van feels like a Ferrari if i keep them both under 2000rpm. the zx4rr isn't made for parking lot drills like this chinesium 2 wheeler is either. The comparisons don't make sense.

[@hihellothere9569]

It's not about going fast. And hey, a van can beat Ferraris

[@MotoTrauma]

he strictlly said how it feels, as powe4r, ballance and sound, it really feels like MT-07, even the beakes. If you go test ride both bilkes, you will say the same

[@jl9161]

@@MotoTrauma I think it feels more like my pushbike than an mt07 🤣 if i bought a different bike every week i might get confused aswell thought 🤣

[@MotoTrauma]

@jl9161 I had the MT 07 among the over 30 motorcycles in my last 14 years. Now, I have owned the 450NK for the last 6 months. 450NK goes in 5.4 seconds from 0 to 100, can go a top speed of 200, and it is away more than it looks in videos. It has 0 vibrations, 0 wind up to 120/km h. The exhaust makes aggressive pops exactly like the MT07. I recommend you go make a test ride and come back and tell me better ✌️

[@jl9161]

@@MotoTrauma it doesn't do 0-100kph in under 5s maybe under 6 and it doesn't go to 200kph...but hey keep dreaming, anyways i am of to my minivan that does 0-100 in 3s and has a topspeed of over 500kph 🤣

[@non-wx8qm]

DUDE...CFMoto is Chinese. Ever hear of Communism? Ever hear of forced organ harvesting? Ever hear of Uyghur genocide? C'mon Greg, you can do better. You got me all worked up. 🫣🫣🫣

[@PeterGriffin-to1dr]

If i ever want to show someone the definition of "Dumb American" i ll guide them to this comment

[@MrDeepseadweller]

Not to mention the blatant theft of IP

[@dknollRX7]

This comment was posted thanks to an iPhone that was made in China….

[@MrDeepseadweller]

@@dknollRX7 India, actually

[@hihellothere9569]

If you live your life like that constantly. Then I feel bad for you