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Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 587
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Why I bought the CFMoto 450MT
Cheeky title but also is the video title
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2022 1/2 Templar X 250 - 6 gear model - 13 Front / 40 Rear Sprockets - #42 / #120 Jets - 1mm thick nitrile O-ring needle shim (removed) - Kenda K761 Dual Sport Tires - Sedona Standard Thickness Inner Tubes - Stock OEM battery, carburetor, spark plug still going strong - https://youtu.be/dhAYEKH-jFQ |
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,326
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I'm also tempted considerably by the CFMoto 450mt.
Seeing him pick it up from a side down and talking about his wife ok with pillion position. Makes me contemplate my first new bike acquisition and going into debt/payment plan for the opportunity. I don't have a wife but im not opposed to finding a girlfriend. Im thankful for my XL185/cg250 restomod project and I would never sell it. But I think after the registration runs out next year I might have down payment saved up by then... |
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Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 587
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2022 1/2 Templar X 250 - 6 gear model - 13 Front / 40 Rear Sprockets - #42 / #120 Jets - 1mm thick nitrile O-ring needle shim (removed) - Kenda K761 Dual Sport Tires - Sedona Standard Thickness Inner Tubes - Stock OEM battery, carburetor, spark plug still going strong - https://youtu.be/dhAYEKH-jFQ |
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#4 |
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 167
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This would have been an excellent all round bike, but if they could only make this bike between 33-50% lighter. I mean, nearly 400lbs is probably what most of these bikes will weigh, until the Chinese will start working with aluminum alloys and carbon fiber.
Sure, the bike may cost 30-50% more to make, however, the Chinese do pass those expenses on to the customer (unlike US factories which add a ton of money to the final sales price, just for the novelty). I can't wait to see a 400cc engine in a 300lbs bike wet weight. |
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 2,423
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Already here:
https://www.gpxmoto.com/fse450r 41hp 4 stroke, 100% Chinese made Dry Weight: 261lbs (in the specifications section.
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-2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it |
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#6 |
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,326
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if you want the light bike the KTM 500EXC exists.
If you want the off-road reliability a single cylinder is cheaper/lighter/easier I don't mind the weight for freeway/highway use. I like the 270* parallel twin...I have no intention of doing single track enduro riding. So dropping the bike and picking it up every 10min isn't my intended use. I cant afford a Yamaha T7 and my RE Australian motorcycle license wont cover anything over 650cc. For me the 450MT is a heavy unicorn. But I am ok with making compromises in life...especially when its half the price... |
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#7 |
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 17
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For your needs, check out bikes like the BMW G310GS or Kawasaki Versys-X 300. They're lighter, good on highways, and can handle light off-roading without breaking the bank.
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,326
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the GS is a single cylinder...and I don't want to deal with BMW or their spare parts.
The versys 300 has some merit, however it is only 300cc with a 180* twin engine. Probably a good used case argument. There is not much of a price difference new. I don't believe either option comes with 21" front and 18" rear. Yes i am after highway capable distance eating I don't believe anything under 400cc will do it comfortably. but I'm also thinking about neglected back roads and rural potholes with the infrequent bush bash if required. I think the +25kg wet on the 450MT gets you quite a lot over the Versys 300x. I also think the 450MT looks better... Last edited by XLsior; Today at 06:45 AM. |
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