03-24-2024, 09:56 PM | #2 |
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It does look pretty sweet
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03-25-2024, 09:55 AM | #3 |
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The challenge for the 400+ range adventure tour builds has always been weight, and center of gravity. That engine is mounted kind of high compared to the dual purpose and enduros Hawk, Templar, Brozz, Trailmaster TMs, Titan, CSC TTs... The engines in all of these bikes have the crankshaft much closer to the lower frame stays.
There seems to be an oil sump under the CF Moto twin that pushes it higher in the cradle. And then there are the radiators mounted up high, and the fairing,windshield gear, and a large gas tank. Add luggage and you have a top heavy bike that will take some careful riding to keep upright in the off road environment. And when it goes down, you might want some help lifting it back up! Too bad a 400cc 2 stroke isn't in the offing. This would provide all of the power and eliminate the valves and camgear from the top of the engine, and it could be mounted lower. All that said, this CFMoto looks like a ton of fun and it is way better than those stupid 800+ cc adventure touring bikes which are just plain road bikes masquerading as "off road capable" I have heard of the nightmares of taking them on single track and going down, unable to pick up the bike without help. And for the price, nothing else will be close.
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08-20-2024, 07:00 PM | #4 |
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08-21-2024, 08:07 AM | #5 |
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as I understand, they are supposed to be here this fall. I'm interested in looking them over. Would be a good alternative to my gen 1 KLR.
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Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC. |
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Yesterday, 07:58 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
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I'm getting close to saving a deposit and signing a purchase plan...
I need a highway capable machine. that wont guzzel diesel like my van/s or buzz my bones out like a CG250 does... Going to go to my local dealership to see and get a hands on feel for it. I have searched CFmoto 450MT on aliexpress and there is already a bunch of bolt on stuff...Also a pretty big scene growing for them here in Australia already... My only hold out now is any potential paint/color scheme potentially being offered for MY25* Though I'm fine with the Zephyr Blue TBH. |
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