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DAMON!!! Thanks for the shout out. This video is super cool. and mr noob ! I may be picking one up myself for a track bike. have 600 now, if I do I’ll drop a line and you can come and tear it up w Keith and I. Cause I’m making his old head ride it!!!
Well, Kawasaki made that ZX-4RR. Thats a 400cc i4. Honestly, ain't nobody making an entry level bike like that imo. That light trick is cool, but it's a novelty. That muffler is hideous, and that parallel twin just don't hit the same notes as that i4.
@@ar-pxpWhat?The zx-4rr cost nearly 10 grand. It isnt a beginner bike, its a track bike. Like who has 10k to drop on a 400cc motorcycle, id definitely rather have this 450s, or buy a low mileage r6 for that price.
@@ar-pxp true but you usually wouldnt compare a beginner bike to a zx-4rr on a realistic way. no one is starting on a bike thats 11-13k dollars in price its an amazing bike (one of my favorites rn in fact) but comparing it to way cheaper bikes just dont fit imo
It's nice that the big 4 are getting some more competition. I hope these bikes sell like hot cakes. I really do think a major reason people aren't getting into bikes is because they've gotten so damn expensive.
100% agreed cfmoto is going quite well right now and i hope they succeed. It has been a long time since we got solid bikes like this at the beginner market
@@rogerelwynjones1366 cuz they finally aren’t that expensive like brand bikes, here in poland that bike from review costs new less than rc125, ninja 125 or r125
@@rogerelwynjones1366 they won't have second hand value until they prove themselves as good machines. Every bike is perfect rolling from the dealership, but when the bike hits 5/7/10 years old and is still running well is when it starts having resell value. CFmoto just hasn't had the time to get there yet.
I’ve owned this bike since April. LOVE it. The hype you just brought to it is going to be unreal. Dealerships probably aren’t going to be able to keep them on the showroom floor now. CFmoto needs to send you a check 🤣
@@coolx10249 nice! I sat on one of those at my local dealer, very cool bike. I am also a fan of the CLX 700 sport. They are producing great motorcycles at very intriguing price points for consumers.
@@TrumpTwenty I got the 2024 Cfmoto 450ss the MSRP was $5699 the dealership first said that the OTD was $6898 and then they realized I have cash and they tried to charge me $7500 the salesperson wanted to half the $500 he said he will pay $250 and I will pay $250 then I realized they trying to make money off me so I leave the dealership and went to other dealership check the Ninja 500 Se Krt but they said they dont have it on stock but after an hour they called me they have the KRT they just need to build it the dealership who sells the CFmoto called back and said we can go back to the first price and then I went go back to the first dealership and Paid $7000 with some change
I got one (CF Moto 450sr in the uk) with 4 years warranty parts and labour + breakdown cover. No other bike will give you so many toys for the price. Done 1000 miles, no issues. Fantastic bike!👍✌️
I have got mine last week in the UK as well, and so impressed with everything. I had a Duke390 2022, i tried the Ninja 400 2023 but nothing beats the package these guys offer. And saves me the tracker monthly subscription as well, as it has built in tracker. I have an RS660, but the CFMOTO is much better for daily commute. The Aprilia is now a weekend bike LOL.
@@azmaymi9237 Cant even compare. But in my opinion, the G310 is one of the worst options in the market for a smaller bike. And I'm sorry if you own one, i don't mean to say its a crap bike.. but compared to the others, i found it to be really inferior in pretty much everything.
I bought mine last February as my first big bike. Best purchase I ever made! Been loving it ever since! It's a blast to ride especially on the twisties.
I've been waiting a long time to see a company come out with a 400cc crossplane crank... 🙌🙌 We can finally pick up a bike under 600cc's that sounds awesome 😆😆
I went through the exact same emotion when I test rode it back to back with a Ninja 400 & a Yamaha R3. How on earth can they make such an impressive motorcycle at such a price point. Absolutely impressive ride quality. It is rumored to be using a KTM engine which was part of a dropped KTM project though I haven’t been able to confirm that. Either way, what a lovely little ripper!
This is my first bike! Got it January this year and it's just super easy to use and fun to ride. ABS works really good too that time I was late with breaking 😅. Looks great and Im happy with all of it
My first bike, Aprilia Pegaso Strada 650 (single cyl) from 2008 also had a massive single disc Brembo setup from factory too, and it's the best system on any 50hp bike I know. It's great to see that this style is getting back in fashion again, the brake feel of those Brembo systems feel like a fully fledged middleweight tier on a much smaller bike. It's great
CFMOTO will give a hardtime to many brands. It's really impressive how much quality they can pack into a "budget" range motorbike. You got the idea with the CLX 700 Heritage, can't wait to see you reviewing the 800NK !
I got mine 800nk last week. I paid the full price in cash without even seeing a actual bike, $6500 here with the KTM790 motor, quick shifters, fully adjustable shocks, steering dampers and even CarPlay are all included with this price, I was like come on take my cash😂 After about 500miles on it, I d say if the duke790 came with the same price, I’ll probably still grab this one, it’s just so much more practical, comfortable and featured for a everyday commuting bike, compared to the 790. Those KYB shocks aren’t as sporty as WPs on the KTM, but it does make riding on the street a lot more enjoyable, and the infotainment system with CarPlay is a huge huge plus if u don’t like phones hanging on the bar
@@AbstractRider Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I'm eagerly reading all those experiences for an in-depth understanding on how CFMoto is impacting the users
You can pack a lot of quality parts into a bike when you pay your workers nothing….. that’s what you’re all funding with these bikes is pretty much slavery
i owned a cfmoto bike, nk400 a naked motorcycle, parallel twin engine, and 215kg wet weight. my bike currently clocking @ 25000km without major issues and major maintenance. the nk 400 is adequate for city commuting and spirited riding, it carries its own weight really well for filtering, slow manuevers, track riding, and some casual rides on twisties. the bike is heavily based on ER-6N of kawasaki, well only based on my observations haha. the common downside i saw for cfmoto bikes is its resell value basically it doesn'tholds its value very well, but for the case for me that will keep this bike it will never be an issue. i am excited for the naked version of 450ss and a fully naked 800nk that will have an engine based on ofcourse ktm 790 haha. anyway ride safe to us all
I love mine so much, been up on it the last few months. Don’t forget you also got the shifter that’s capable of being moved to GP style. 5 down 1 up 💪🏼🤙🏽
@@yammienoobI just got the Zircon Black/Silver/Red version took it for a short ride. Amazing Bike......Got a lot of people asking me who made it. And compliments on bikes appearance. Definitely love it so far. I graduated my MSF course already had first track day on a borrowed bike that I low sided in a curve at about 50 mph.....gear did its job and I walked away.
@@autodidact537bruh most likely even the Japanese one has parts *made in china* heck! They keyboard of your pc or phone you used to write that was made in china😂😂😂
Honestly cfmoto is the brand that is most interesting to me right now, which is surprising since I definitely used to be very unwilling to give chinese motorcycles the time of day. The 700 CLX Sport is gorgeous, and the new 800NK seems amazing as a budget 790 Duke. Hope to see you do some more cfmoto content
The thing is, all manufacturers have had chinese parts all over their bikes for years...they just didn't tell anyone. I guess now there's decent quality full sized bikes being exported to the west it's really just an extension of that
the budget tag is questionable, because it's the first bike to feature wireless apple car play. thats more innovative that the bolt new grafics of most other brands this year...
I have a 800NK as my newest toy . bought it for my birthday . rain mode fun for tight see yourself coming around a corner mountain twisties , street " I want to go fast but still have fun" and sports is basically just hold on and hope for the best .
@@zeeroll1806 790 is not entirely built by CFmoto. Assembled for SEA market at CFmoto base yes but the not all the parts are manufactured by CFmoto. For example the 790 Speedometer is made in Italy.
I basically had the same response in my review video of this bike. I didn’t do as thorough of a review, but reached most of the same verdicts you did. This bike will absolutely give the Ninja 400 a run for market share. CFMOTO is not here to make any friends with the Japanese OEMs.
@@Jaime-vf6eu Countries, yes. Corporations? They only speak in currency. Rumor has it CFMoto is consulting Yamaha for a possible V4 engine design. CfMoto is no stranger when it comes to partnerships with japanese brands, probably learned from them throughout the years.
This is a great honest video Yammie. I'm probably gonna check one of these bikes out. There's a couple dealers carrying CF Moto bikes in northern and southern California. Yes we get that made in China isn't always the best end product, but they can make great things when they want to. I've been waiting for them to make something note worthy for a motorbike, and maybe, just maybe CF Moto finally has something going. I like the look of the whole line up, especially this bike and the 650 adventure they make.
What a great beginner bike option to have. I’m impressed with the features at that price point. Bike looks really slick for a beginner bike and would definitely catch a lot of looks. If I had this option when I started I might of done it.
Been riding for 25+ years, have had 5 street bikes, was on an R6 for years before I picked up this bike off the showroom floor. Beginner friendly is not the same as beginner only. This bike is track ready and damn amazing.
You sounded so excited and thrilled about what you were experiencing with that bike. I'm left with the impression that it is the best beginner bike out there for the buck, and they really didn't skimp on anything.
Bought one of these on pre-order just before April this year. 2nd bike after a 250cc here in Australia. Already put 2000km on it and absolutely love it!
Great review! I’ve had my 2024 CFMOTO 450SRS for a month now. It’s my first bike and I absolutely love it! Granted it could use a little more torque, but as a beginner bike, there’s ample HP. It’s light, nimble, super easy to ride and very forgiving. Mine has traction control, single swing arm, fully adjustable suspension, slipper clutch and ABS. I cannot fault this bike. The only competition to this would be the upcoming Aprilia RS457, but it’ll have slightly less HP and a little heavier I believe.
Would love to see this rip on a track against a Ninja 400 ! CFMoto has been on my mind lately for my first bike, but the lack of reviews and testing found on RUclips isn't quite selling me on it, up until now with your review atleast!
@@adamantal6742cfmoto450 is arguably faster and better bike than ninja400. I don't wanna talk about reliability since i use Chinese bike all my life their pretty durable and reliable. I hit 38k miles with my 200cc china made bikes. Here i list my problem with the bike. 1: the factory chain is bad, it went out in 7k miles i change it to did chain and it went good so far. 2: had to change the tensioner when the bike reached 12k miles 3: the battery went out in 11k miles so i change it it lithium ion and its good as new. 4: the rear wheel bearings went out in 17k miles, but replaced the bearing are super cheap and easy. 5: the factory tyre is really had in wet road, so i change it to rosso 3 and it was so good. That the only problem, only small problem not big one. I think Japanese bike also have this problem to, aside that. The reliability is great.
Very cool, wait for the cf moto 450 SR-S It has traction control with adjustable front suspension and with single sided swing arms with the same body styling but has upgraded features. I say it will be the beginner king!!! Thanks Yam
@@Nonexistent222 this is true and this is gonna sound bad but i might just end up getting the 2024 ZX6R next year and keeping my 450ss hopefully i can get mr yammie to sign it next time im up there
I have owned the CFMOTO 300SR for about 2 months now and I must say, I couldn't be happier with a beginner bike. I was skeptical as anyone would be because it's a chinese bike brand with an interesting name, but now that I own it and ride it day in day out, I have realised just how much of a competitor CFMOTO motorcycles are to the big 4.
This is my first bike and I love it! It catches eyes constantly and I get lots of love for it! I bought an amazon slip on and it sounds really mean! I commute to work daily on it and i get 60mpg. im defiantly very happy with my purchase!
@thecheeseisgood12345 perfectly fine. No issues at all that were major. Only gripe is the throttle has a little bit of play compared to the other bikes we got
Oh and it’s got a two year warranty instead of a 1 year. I think that’s pretty cool as well. Oh and everyone saying that they blow up at 1700 miles I’m already at 2500 and it’s running just fine, rain or shine.
Look at all those views in 4 days! People want more of this bike! I knew CFMoto had a ringer with this one. Thanks for helping make my purchase decision clear between the CFMoto 450SS and the KTM RC390!
I’ve owned this bike for 8months got mine last November.. around 8000+kms on the odometer.. Didn’t encounter any issue I really think CFMOTO did a Good job with this bike and really di extensive research to be a reliable bike 💯💯 Bought this because of the 270 degree crank has more character 🔥 Chinese bikes nowadays are really evolving.. More mileage to come with this bike
you guys never fail haha. I was debating on a bike to keep out of state for work. After being in a coma from a accident my squid still screams for more.
CF Moto has been dominating the ATV world for past 15-16 years in U.S. I recently just purchase the CF Moto 450SS in black/red/silver.....dealerships are selling CF Moto Bikes so quick.....that I had to drive 2 hours North of my home to purchase mine. At a little more than MSRP.....but I dont care about that wanted the bike.
I fell in love with the rs660 and this is absolutely the beginner bike I need before it. Those two in the garage and you need nothing else. Hope I can get one before the demand is too high
CF Moto has been around for some time. I feel they should be taken serious and should have a quality product after this many years. They’ve been putting out decent ATV’s for years as well and are known for including all the extra bells and whistles on base model machines.
So I went to look for my first bike the other day and I was instantly drawn to the cfmoto 300ss & 450ss….. the salesman told me these were both great starter bikes and after watching this, IM SOLD. lol thank you for your content you’re amazing ! 🎉❤
Competition is always good, it favors the consumers, we get more choices and the other brands would be forced to compete with pricing. CFMoto might be onto something here.
Man, I did a test ride on it and it was silly nice....We had a really nice time on a street rally course but those oem tires have to be changed with some tires that you know and love, other than that it would be a great bike....
Not a fan of the graphics but all one color would look amazing other than that hope cfmoto succeeds with this their quads are solid and it’s such a good price for all the features I started last year on a z400 and would def be looking at this if not for getting an old f4i but this is a bike I’d own for years if I started on
I love my CFMOTO 450SS! I traded my RC 390 on it. 450SS is a great bike for me. I have videos on my channel with my 450SS if you want to check them out.
Currently in the process of buying one, my only concern is longevity,resell value, parts for maintenance and Chinese quality control. Rumor is they're coming out with a 800cc version this year or next.
Interesting! Forget resale value, I have a Hyosung (Korean) parked up somewhere. Chinese vehicle manufacturers in Australia though, often offer an 8 year/ unlimited kilometre warranty to overcome the manufacturing concerns. If you want to keep it for more than 4 years, buy it. If you want to sell it after a year and get something bigger, then go with a Japanese brand.
@@MrEiniweiniI think in Australia it's a 3 year warranty on the 450sr. How has your Hyo been? They didn't have a good reputation, but I was considering one while I lived near a dealer in QLD. I can't imagine resale on that would be great.
Thank god you did this video! I saw a few other creators had done them and I knew it was the bike for me right off the jump. I'm glad you're putting a big spotlight on this beauty!
I own a CFmoto 300nk with over 27k miles. Only one issue. Had a bearing failure around 24k on the rear sprocket hub assembly. (ps. I AM NOT A BEGINNER RIDER) I have so much fun on my NK its crazy.
People seem to keep forgetting to mention the bike has GP shifting available. Also nobody seem to know that there is a 450ss-r version coming to the US soon. That version comes standard with cruise control, single sided swing arm, Brembo front & back, better ABS, better tires, and the design is a little different with the exhaust below the seat like a ninja 650 or R7… if the 450ss isn’t what kills the ninja 400 the 450ss-r will definitely get er
People say that, but I think they just reverse engineered (COPIED) the Kawa engine...due to Kawa moving to a new version of it and lax copyright laws in the china they got away with it. I've tried to find proof they bought the tooling or made them for Kawasaki and can't find any proof at all. But the CFmoto fanboys won't admit it haha
Cfmoto has been taking over the atv world as well. A few months ago I bought a 1000 overland the thing is incredible and for 5k less than other manufacturers
I was debating on trading in my wife’s R3 for one of these when I bought my MT-10SP from Woods a couple months ago. Yam, let me know if you’re ever interested in riding/reviewing my 2023 MT-10SP; I live in San Antonio
I've been on the fence between this and a Ninja 400 for like a month now... I've been hesitant because they're just not as tried and true as some other brands. But, if it has the Yammie stamp of approval, that clears things up for me. Lol I love the design and the price as my first bike.
I was initially going for the Ninja 400, but after I sat on both, the Ninja felt like the cheaper bike. And I did enough research on CFMoto as a company and its users, so far I have yet to see any owner who had any major issues on their CFMoto aside from nitpicks or minor issues.
I like it! Only thing I would be worried about is what aftermarket is available for it? Probably not much info on it and partially unknown reliability.
Aftermarket parts for this is plenty in aliexpress since it's been out in China and Asia for 2 years now. Even Carbon fiber and Carbon forged parts so it looks closer to the concept bike it was based off from
My concerns with this bike are reliability, aftermarket, and resale. I don't think we have enough data for reliability, aftermarket isn't developed enough yet, and historically resale on these haven't been great. I love the idea of this bike, but I'm still leaning toward a Ninja 400 for those reasons.... however I'm yet to ride both back to back. I'm not a beginner rider, coming back to bikes after a break. I like lightweight bikes and want a cheap toy. Im mindful that i may want to sidegrade or modify at some point.
Do you mean this particular engine or Cfmoto in general? If it's latter that's not true at all, they've been around in china and here in Australia for YEARS...plenty of information on them. If you mean this new engine, sure...might be worth waiting a couple of years to see if they develop any premature problems
@chrispekel5709 They've been around for years in Aus, but haven't got a great rep (yet) and still not much aftermarket support. That said, I admit I don't know anybody directly who has owned a CFMOTO. I've just heard of people getting rid of them, but it's all anecdotal. It's a bit of chicken and egg with wanting more data on it, and I'm interested to hear how this model holds up, being a new platform.
Cool bike!! The output and engine is nice! Sweet little touches like the lights. Upright position, TFT, and higher market forks/brakes of the 390 Duke is still champ.
@@bulthaosen1169 the 450SS weighs 20 lbs less and has 10 more hp. On a beginner bike, 10 hp is a lot, 20% more power in this case to be exact, 50 vs 40 which it makes at 9500 rpm, 12,000 rpm in the over rev where is DOESNT make any more power, just gives you the option to have some more revs when riding hard on a track mid corner... That’s a major difference in the bike world… The 450SS is also going to handle better due to its ergonomic setup, and be significantly quicker in a straight line due to the added power and the way the crossplane parallel twin makes power compared to a single cylinder… the only advantages the triumphs have is they have a triumph badge and they have the neo-retro style look if you like that sort of thing. Looks are subjective though… I don’t think you know what you are talking about, you’re just a brand simp…
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DAMON!!! Thanks for the shout out. This video is super cool.
and mr noob ! I may be picking one up myself for a track bike. have 600 now, if I do I’ll drop a line and you can come and tear it up w Keith and I. Cause I’m making his old head ride it!!!
@@NateBennett-cm5bw YESSIR!!! I Greatly appreciate you selling me this beaute
Hey yammie, you like that chinese bike??
Please do a highway test and maybe a cfmoto 450 vs ninja 650
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Hopefully this will encourage the Big 4 to improve the aesthetics of their entry level sport bikes instead of making them look bad on purpose.
oh man this comment is super Gold
Well, Kawasaki made that ZX-4RR. Thats a 400cc i4. Honestly, ain't nobody making an entry level bike like that imo. That light trick is cool, but it's a novelty. That muffler is hideous, and that parallel twin just don't hit the same notes as that i4.
Hmmm the mt03 is better looking than the mt07-09 imo
@@ar-pxpWhat?The zx-4rr cost nearly 10 grand. It isnt a beginner bike, its a track bike. Like who has 10k to drop on a 400cc motorcycle, id definitely rather have this 450s, or buy a low mileage r6 for that price.
@@ar-pxp true but you usually wouldnt compare a beginner bike to a zx-4rr on a realistic way. no one is starting on a bike thats 11-13k dollars in price
its an amazing bike (one of my favorites rn in fact) but comparing it to way cheaper bikes just dont fit imo
It's nice that the big 4 are getting some more competition. I hope these bikes sell like hot cakes. I really do think a major reason people aren't getting into bikes is because they've gotten so damn expensive.
They will but will have no value on the second hand market here in europe
100% agreed cfmoto is going quite well right now and i hope they succeed. It has been a long time since we got solid bikes like this at the beginner market
@@rogerelwynjones1366 cuz they finally aren’t that expensive like brand bikes, here in poland that bike from review costs new less than rc125, ninja 125 or r125
@@rogerelwynjones1366 less chance thieves will try to steal it vs Japanese bikes..
@@rogerelwynjones1366 they won't have second hand value until they prove themselves as good machines. Every bike is perfect rolling from the dealership, but when the bike hits 5/7/10 years old and is still running well is when it starts having resell value. CFmoto just hasn't had the time to get there yet.
Test rode this machine and was extremely impressed. That engine has so much character, and overall the fit and finish are fantastic.
I’ve owned this bike since April. LOVE it. The hype you just brought to it is going to be unreal. Dealerships probably aren’t going to be able to keep them on the showroom floor now. CFmoto needs to send you a check 🤣
yesss i just got the 650 adv last week and they only had 2 left lol
@@coolx10249 nice! I sat on one of those at my local dealer, very cool bike. I am also a fan of the CLX 700 sport. They are producing great motorcycles at very intriguing price points for consumers.
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@@reidspeed77 🤔
Hopefully they got some in my near bike dealerships when im ready to purchase mine soon
This is the video I’ve been waiting for. Just bought a CF moto 450SS a few weeks ago and been waiting on a bigger U.S RUclipsr to cover this bike.
How much did you pay total after taxes etc?
@@TrumpTwenty I got the 2024 Cfmoto 450ss the MSRP was $5699 the dealership first said that the OTD was $6898 and then they realized I have cash and they tried to charge me $7500 the salesperson wanted to half the $500 he said he will pay $250 and I will pay $250 then I realized they trying to make money off me so I leave the dealership and went to other dealership check the Ninja 500 Se Krt but they said they dont have it on stock but after an hour they called me they have the KRT they just need to build it the dealership who sells the CFmoto called back and said we can go back to the first price and then I went go back to the first dealership and Paid $7000 with some change
I got one (CF Moto 450sr in the uk) with 4 years warranty parts and labour + breakdown cover. No other bike will give you so many toys for the price. Done 1000 miles, no issues. Fantastic bike!👍✌️
Hands down Pants up the best sounding 400cc bike I've seen on the market
Better then the bmw g310r?
I have got mine last week in the UK as well, and so impressed with everything. I had a Duke390 2022, i tried the Ninja 400 2023 but nothing beats the package these guys offer. And saves me the tracker monthly subscription as well, as it has built in tracker. I have an RS660, but the CFMOTO is much better for daily commute. The Aprilia is now a weekend bike LOL.
@@azmaymi9237 Cant even compare. But in my opinion, the G310 is one of the worst options in the market for a smaller bike. And I'm sorry if you own one, i don't mean to say its a crap bike.. but compared to the others, i found it to be really inferior in pretty much everything.
Whats the difference with cfmoto 450SR here in asian market?
CFMoto is actually racing on Moto3 this season and staying strong there, at the end of the season we will see if they can hold the pace there
Those are Honda or KTM bikes with CFMoto branding on it. Very common in Moto3 category
@@yammienoob KTM bikes. Just like GASGAS in moto3
@yammienoob If I'm not mistaken, KTM is building tbe motors for CF sport bikes, and they've had a partnership for close to a decade now.
@@robertsmith470 CFMOTO makes the engines for the KTMs 790 models (and the CFMOTO Ibex). There may be more in the future but as of today, that’s it.
And moto2 this year
I bought mine last February as my first big bike. Best purchase I ever made! Been loving it ever since! It's a blast to ride especially on the twisties.
I've been waiting a long time to see a company come out with a 400cc crossplane crank...
🙌🙌 We can finally pick up a bike under 600cc's that sounds awesome 😆😆
I went through the exact same emotion when I test rode it back to back with a Ninja 400 & a Yamaha R3. How on earth can they make such an impressive motorcycle at such a price point. Absolutely impressive ride quality. It is rumored to be using a KTM engine which was part of a dropped KTM project though I haven’t been able to confirm that. Either way, what a lovely little ripper!
its the other way around. cfmoto builds all engines for ktm.
And KTM owns majority of CF
Slavery....
@@Slidingsubtly The other way around, CFMoto owns roughly half of KTM
@@SlidingsubtlyCFMOTO holds a majority share of 51%, with the remaining 49% held by KTM
This is my first bike! Got it January this year and it's just super easy to use and fun to ride. ABS works really good too that time I was late with breaking 😅. Looks great and Im happy with all of it
I'm glad to see something like this do so well against all prejuduces
My first bike, Aprilia Pegaso Strada 650 (single cyl) from 2008 also had a massive single disc Brembo setup from factory too, and it's the best system on any 50hp bike I know. It's great to see that this style is getting back in fashion again, the brake feel of those Brembo systems feel like a fully fledged middleweight tier on a much smaller bike. It's great
CFMOTO will give a hardtime to many brands. It's really impressive how much quality they can pack into a "budget" range motorbike. You got the idea with the CLX 700 Heritage, can't wait to see you reviewing the 800NK !
I got mine 800nk last week. I paid the full price in cash without even seeing a actual bike, $6500 here with the KTM790 motor, quick shifters, fully adjustable shocks, steering dampers and even CarPlay are all included with this price, I was like come on take my cash😂
After about 500miles on it, I d say if the duke790 came with the same price, I’ll probably still grab this one, it’s just so much more practical, comfortable and featured for a everyday commuting bike, compared to the 790.
Those KYB shocks aren’t as sporty as WPs on the KTM, but it does make riding on the street a lot more enjoyable, and the infotainment system with CarPlay is a huge huge plus if u don’t like phones hanging on the bar
@@AbstractRider Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I'm eagerly reading all those experiences for an in-depth understanding on how CFMoto is impacting the users
You can pack a lot of quality parts into a bike when you pay your workers nothing….. that’s what you’re all funding with these bikes is pretty much slavery
i owned a cfmoto bike, nk400 a naked motorcycle, parallel twin engine, and 215kg wet weight. my bike currently clocking @ 25000km without major issues and major maintenance. the nk 400 is adequate for city commuting and spirited riding, it carries its own weight really well for filtering, slow manuevers, track riding, and some casual rides on twisties. the bike is heavily based on ER-6N of kawasaki, well only based on my observations haha. the common downside i saw for cfmoto bikes is its resell value basically it doesn'tholds its value very well, but for the case for me that will keep this bike it will never be an issue. i am excited for the naked version of 450ss and a fully naked 800nk that will have an engine based on ofcourse ktm 790 haha.
anyway ride safe to us all
I love mine so much, been up on it the last few months. Don’t forget you also got the shifter that’s capable of being moved to GP style. 5 down 1 up 💪🏼🤙🏽
Yup I noticed that and removable subframe when I was off camera 👊🏼
@@yammienoobI just got the Zircon Black/Silver/Red version took it for a short ride. Amazing Bike......Got a lot of people asking me who made it. And compliments on bikes appearance. Definitely love it so far. I graduated my MSF course already had first track day on a borrowed bike that I low sided in a curve at about 50 mph.....gear did its job and I walked away.
@@yammienoob Great motorcycle as long as you don't care that it was built by slave labor.
@@autodidact537you think you're free?
@@autodidact537bruh most likely even the Japanese one has parts *made in china* heck! They keyboard of your pc or phone you used to write that was made in china😂😂😂
Honestly cfmoto is the brand that is most interesting to me right now, which is surprising since I definitely used to be very unwilling to give chinese motorcycles the time of day. The 700 CLX Sport is gorgeous, and the new 800NK seems amazing as a budget 790 Duke. Hope to see you do some more cfmoto content
The thing is, all manufacturers have had chinese parts all over their bikes for years...they just didn't tell anyone. I guess now there's decent quality full sized bikes being exported to the west it's really just an extension of that
the budget tag is questionable, because it's the first bike to feature wireless apple car play. thats more innovative that the bolt new grafics of most other brands this year...
The whole duke 790 is now built by CF moto so that shows that they can build good bikes
I have a 800NK as my newest toy . bought it for my birthday . rain mode fun for tight see yourself coming around a corner mountain twisties , street " I want to go fast but still have fun" and sports is basically just hold on and hope for the best .
@@zeeroll1806 790 is not entirely built by CFmoto. Assembled for SEA market at CFmoto base yes but the not all the parts are manufactured by CFmoto. For example the 790 Speedometer is made in Italy.
I basically had the same response in my review video of this bike. I didn’t do as thorough of a review, but reached most of the same verdicts you did. This bike will absolutely give the Ninja 400 a run for market share. CFMOTO is not here to make any friends with the Japanese OEMs.
Watched your vid, great stuff keep it up! 👍🏻
@@Burnout_Blanco Thank you 🫶
Lol, just do some quick research of the history and rivalry between the 2 countries. They were never out to make friends 😂
@@Jaime-vf6eu Countries, yes. Corporations? They only speak in currency. Rumor has it CFMoto is consulting Yamaha for a possible V4 engine design. CfMoto is no stranger when it comes to partnerships with japanese brands, probably learned from them throughout the years.
This is a great honest video Yammie. I'm probably gonna check one of these bikes out. There's a couple dealers carrying CF Moto bikes in northern and southern California. Yes we get that made in China isn't always the best end product, but they can make great things when they want to. I've been waiting for them to make something note worthy for a motorbike, and maybe, just maybe CF Moto finally has something going. I like the look of the whole line up, especially this bike and the 650 adventure they make.
What a great beginner bike option to have. I’m impressed with the features at that price point. Bike looks really slick for a beginner bike and would definitely catch a lot of looks. If I had this option when I started I might of done it.
Best sounding bike under 600cc's hands down 👐👐
Been riding for 25+ years, have had 5 street bikes, was on an R6 for years before I picked up this bike off the showroom floor. Beginner friendly is not the same as beginner only. This bike is track ready and damn amazing.
This is my 400cc dream bike, I’m happy that you reviewed this motorcycle! I hope one day I can get this bike 🙏 Watching from Philippines! 🇵🇭
You sounded so excited and thrilled about what you were experiencing with that bike. I'm left with the impression that it is the best beginner bike out there for the buck, and they really didn't skimp on anything.
This bike was designed in Italy according to the CN website. Its shows
Carles Solsona, Modena 40 designed this 450, not sure why it manufactures not stick this decal number on this bike.
@@mee5755 the 450SR has the 40 decal, they should have kept that one atleast for the SS version
@@mee5755they did
This is what I wanted the ZX4-RR to be, but that was too cost prohibitive.
Yup the zx4r is amazing but the price is iffy if it was 7-8000 it wouldve been good.
Bought the clx700 sport. Extremely satisfied with it. Love what cf moto is doing to the industry. More value goes a long way
I'm liking mine as well!
How are you liking the clx 700?
@@Comftyful love it! Have about 1300 miles. I did have a minor issue with the display gear indicator but my dealership fixed it. Been great!
Got my black and red one 2 weeks ago. Have put 600 miles on it and I love it
Bought one of these on pre-order just before April this year. 2nd bike after a 250cc here in Australia. Already put 2000km on it and absolutely love it!
How tall are you?
@@chrispekel5709 6 foot 7 😅😅 also weigh in at 110kg.
So I make it look small, but it has plenty of juice on tap for me.
@@mjcustoms1398 You're a giant and make it work. Maybe I can fit on this okay, I'm 5 inches shorter than you
With this video, it'll almost certainly be my 2nd bike after a 250cc, here in Australia as well
Just got my first bike two months ago, a 2016 r3, wishing I would’ve waited now 😭 This thing is sick, especially the red one
Great review! I’ve had my 2024 CFMOTO 450SRS for a month now. It’s my first bike and I absolutely love it! Granted it could use a little more torque, but as a beginner bike, there’s ample HP. It’s light, nimble, super easy to ride and very forgiving. Mine has traction control, single swing arm, fully adjustable suspension, slipper clutch and ABS. I cannot fault this bike. The only competition to this would be the upcoming Aprilia RS457, but it’ll have slightly less HP and a little heavier I believe.
Would love to see this rip on a track against a Ninja 400 ! CFMoto has been on my mind lately for my first bike, but the lack of reviews and testing found on RUclips isn't quite selling me on it, up until now with your review atleast!
I have a CLX 700 Sport and I love it! NY resident.
I grabbed a CLX 700 Sport as well, so damn good! MO resident.
Have the 450SS great bike
@@adamantal6742cfmoto450 is arguably faster and better bike than ninja400. I don't wanna talk about reliability since i use Chinese bike all my life their pretty durable and reliable. I hit 38k miles with my 200cc china made bikes. Here i list my problem with the bike.
1: the factory chain is bad, it went out in 7k miles i change it to did chain and it went good so far.
2: had to change the tensioner when the bike reached 12k miles
3: the battery went out in 11k miles so i change it it lithium ion and its good as new.
4: the rear wheel bearings went out in 17k miles, but replaced the bearing are super cheap and easy.
5: the factory tyre is really had in wet road, so i change it to rosso 3 and it was so good.
That the only problem, only small problem not big one. I think Japanese bike also have this problem to, aside that. The reliability is great.
I will be trying my hardest to get this bike as my first bike. Got to support the companies that go all out for their consumer
Very cool, wait for the cf moto 450 SR-S It has traction control with adjustable front suspension and with single sided swing arms with the same body styling but has upgraded features. I say it will be the beginner king!!! Thanks Yam
No way.... Im selling mine when that one comes out
@@Damons450ssyea I was thinkin the same thing because waiting a another whole year is just not an option😂
@@Nonexistent222 this is true and this is gonna sound bad but i might just end up getting the 2024 ZX6R next year and keeping my 450ss hopefully i can get mr yammie to sign it next time im up there
No 400 class currently makes single sided swingarm for 400 and 600 class. But here we are cfmoto offering single side swingarm for 450cc bikes
I have owned the CFMOTO 300SR for about 2 months now and I must say, I couldn't be happier with a beginner bike. I was skeptical as anyone would be because it's a chinese bike brand with an interesting name, but now that I own it and ride it day in day out, I have realised just how much of a competitor CFMOTO motorcycles are to the big 4.
Majority owner of KTM.
I have been waiting for this review for a long time. I plan to buy this beautiful motorcycle. Thx Yammie !!
I’ve had it for almost 2 months and believe the hype it’s so fun
This is my first bike and I love it! It catches eyes constantly and I get lots of love for it! I bought an amazon slip on and it sounds really mean! I commute to work daily on it and i get 60mpg. im defiantly very happy with my purchase!
How did you order it? And how long did it take to arrive? How is maintenance?
Been riding one for a few months now with an added slip on. If you're on the fence, do it! Such a great bike.
Where'd you get the slip on
After this video i went home and put on the slip on I ordered that came in that day! Just couldnt get it fast enough for the video
@@Damons450ss sounds so good with the right one
Hows it holding up?
@thecheeseisgood12345 perfectly fine. No issues at all that were major. Only gripe is the throttle has a little bit of play compared to the other bikes we got
Oh and it’s got a two year warranty instead of a 1 year. I think that’s pretty cool as well. Oh and everyone saying that they blow up at 1700 miles I’m already at 2500 and it’s running just fine, rain or shine.
Wait Who only has 1? My triumph has 2-4 years
It has a 5 year warranty in Canada. We're spoiled although it's a bit pricier 7000 before all the extra charges
@@coleo9145 usually the sports bikes here in the US like Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Suzuki
@@coleo9145 When Ii bought my ZX6R, Victory, Harleys, and Ducati, they all had one year warranties.
Look at all those views in 4 days! People want more of this bike! I knew CFMoto had a ringer with this one. Thanks for helping make my purchase decision clear between the CFMoto 450SS and the KTM RC390!
I bought this as my first bike and I am loving it. Have had it for 2 months
I've been waiting for you to review this motorcycle. Got this for a track bike instead of the zx4rr. Saved thousands.
I sold my Ninja 400 and got this guy, and it’s been great so far! The bike looks very aggressive, and hands down the best bang for your buck.
Big difference in power, speed, and handling between the two?
@@JP-hn9mvi don't think it's that much of a difference in power but the CFMoto sounds better than the Ninja400. 🤷♂️
@@pepe9565and you can support communism at the same time!
@@St.FighterZdude bye
@@St.FighterZ China ain't communist, it's fascist..not any better I agree
Been waiting for content on this bike
If Yamaha wants to compete in the beginner segment, they should make an R/MT-05 with a 500cc 270 parallel or triple that weighs less that 400 lbs
and id own one too
Been waiting a long time for this.
Hands down the best sounding bike at 400ccs
Or nix the mt03 and do an mt04
I’ve owned this bike for 8months got mine last November.. around 8000+kms on the odometer.. Didn’t encounter any issue I really think CFMOTO did a Good job with this bike and really di extensive research to be a reliable bike 💯💯 Bought this because of the 270 degree crank has more character 🔥 Chinese bikes nowadays are really evolving.. More mileage to come with this bike
Thanks for sharing, do you still have the bike?
you guys never fail haha. I was debating on a bike to keep out of state for work. After being in a coma from a accident my squid still screams for more.
Picked mine up in the uk last week called 450 sr here best bike I’ve ever had
I think once I can afford it, this will be my next bike to get, looks sweet, and with that 270°crank sounds awesome 👍
The yamster continues to deliver! Thanks for great content brother! Keep em comin.
CF Moto has been dominating the ATV world for past 15-16 years in U.S. I recently just purchase the CF Moto 450SS in black/red/silver.....dealerships are selling CF Moto Bikes so quick.....that I had to drive 2 hours North of my home to purchase mine. At a little more than MSRP.....but I dont care about that wanted the bike.
I fell in love with the rs660 and this is absolutely the beginner bike I need before it. Those two in the garage and you need nothing else. Hope I can get one before the demand is too high
You can add another type of bike instead of two of the same. I got two naked bikes and want to trade one for a Tenere 700
Told ya long time ago, much better in every aspect from the other bikes in this category.
CF Moto has been around for some time. I feel they should be taken serious and should have a quality product after this many years. They’ve been putting out decent ATV’s for years as well and are known for including all the extra bells and whistles on base model machines.
I was sitting on 128 open throttling it and will go 120+ all day love mine
Definitely need to throw this at a track and see what happens🎉🎉
Wow this video came just in time .. getting my first bike this weekend 🎉
I got mine a few days ago its an amazing bike and its also my first bike
So I went to look for my first bike the other day and I was instantly drawn to the cfmoto 300ss & 450ss….. the salesman told me these were both great starter bikes and after watching this, IM SOLD. lol thank you for your content you’re amazing ! 🎉❤
Competition is always good, it favors the consumers, we get more choices and the other brands would be forced to compete with pricing. CFMoto might be onto something here.
brought my ss home today very happy and surprised by the quality.
Man, I did a test ride on it and it was silly nice....We had a really nice time on a street rally course but those oem tires have to be changed with some tires that you know and love, other than that it would be a great bike....
Beautiful little bike. Looks like great value/smiles for the money.
I have this bike. Can easily be switched to gp shifting for those that don't know
Not a fan of the graphics but all one color would look amazing other than that hope cfmoto succeeds with this their quads are solid and it’s such a good price for all the features I started last year on a z400 and would def be looking at this if not for getting an old f4i but this is a bike I’d own for years if I started on
They've got the 450 naked coming out and triumph has their 400s gonna be tough next year
Triumph is already available. Just not outside India.
I am going to get my M1 soon. Thank you for the CFMOTO 450ss review. I love the feedback
I love my CFMOTO 450SS! I traded my RC 390 on it. 450SS is a great bike for me. I have videos on my channel with my 450SS if you want to check them out.
It's a bit more comfortable, I couldn't last 15 minutes on the RC! Too tall
Been watching your vids on your cfmoto 😅 love your content
@@stylin60es Thank you! I love the bike and enjoy making the videos. Lot's more to come!
I own this bike in zircon black/silver red accents.....I can tell you it is impressive.
Currently in the process of buying one, my only concern is longevity,resell value, parts for maintenance and Chinese quality control. Rumor is they're coming out with a 800cc version this year or next.
Interesting! Forget resale value, I have a Hyosung (Korean) parked up somewhere. Chinese vehicle manufacturers in Australia though, often offer an 8 year/ unlimited kilometre warranty to overcome the manufacturing concerns. If you want to keep it for more than 4 years, buy it. If you want to sell it after a year and get something bigger, then go with a Japanese brand.
@@MrEiniweiniI think in Australia it's a 3 year warranty on the 450sr.
How has your Hyo been? They didn't have a good reputation, but I was considering one while I lived near a dealer in QLD.
I can't imagine resale on that would be great.
I have 4 Hyosung bikes. Love all of them.
If you can wait for a bit, go for the 2024 model it has a single sided swing arm
@@lIlIllIlIllIlllIllIIIIIIIIIlII they are in partnership with ktm so they're not your average chinese brand
My son just picked one up at Woods too.
Wow, this seems to be the next big hitter ! We need the Japanese big 4 to step up their game !
They won’t. The market isn’t saturated enough for one model to correct the entire market.
I've been wanting to get into riding bikes, and 450 SS has been on the radar since it was announced for release in the States.
5k price tag from most dealers. Tough to match that.
Thank god you did this video! I saw a few other creators had done them and I knew it was the bike for me right off the jump. I'm glad you're putting a big spotlight on this beauty!
I hope we get the 450 SRS. Single sided swing arm and adjustable front and rear suspension.
The 450 SR is under powered for US market....and meets euro specs.
Im waiting for that too! If that bike comes in malaysia i will just take my money bro 😂😂😂
I own a CFmoto 300nk with over 27k miles. Only one issue. Had a bearing failure around 24k on the rear sprocket hub assembly. (ps. I AM NOT A BEGINNER RIDER) I have so much fun on my NK its crazy.
Honestly I’d prob take this over a zx4r even if it was the same price 😂
People seem to keep forgetting to mention the bike has GP shifting available. Also nobody seem to know that there is a 450ss-r version coming to the US soon. That version comes standard with cruise control, single sided swing arm, Brembo front & back, better ABS, better tires, and the design is a little different with the exhaust below the seat like a ninja 650 or R7… if the 450ss isn’t what kills the ninja 400 the 450ss-r will definitely get er
When is that coming out?
@@brittonspeciale9075 it’s already released in china. I read some article that said it would be here in the second half of 2023
It really does sound like an R7. I would’ve gotten this instead of a CBR300R if it was out sooner, but I still love my CBR for what it is :)
Good thing is you can sell the Honda easily. Cfmotos are great but they're hard to sell...trust me
@@chrispekel5709 I mean, i sold my Cf 300Nk at the same price i bought it soo...
I hate my cbr300r lol
@@FacialVomitTurtleFights 😆
Been waiting for this video. Got mine three weeks ago
older 400/600 cc cf-moto engines can be traced back to when they worked with kawa and the er6n/4n
People say that, but I think they just reverse engineered (COPIED) the Kawa engine...due to Kawa moving to a new version of it and lax copyright laws in the china they got away with it. I've tried to find proof they bought the tooling or made them for Kawasaki and can't find any proof at all. But the CFmoto fanboys won't admit it haha
Awesome video yam thanks for reviewing this bike for us 😊
Cfmoto has been taking over the atv world as well. A few months ago I bought a 1000 overland the thing is incredible and for 5k less than other manufacturers
Never knew that they did a.t.v.s as well
@@carltreurnich8482 They were always known for their ATV's
Hidden gem for real I'm gonna cop soon
Every motorcycle should come with a TFT display including the ninja 400
Cf Moto is making good bikes. I'm looking to get a 450 NK as soon as they get here!
This is the bike I wanted to get next year I'm so happy you made a video on them
finally! been waiting to know your thoughts about this bike. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I was debating on trading in my wife’s R3 for one of these when I bought my MT-10SP from Woods a couple months ago. Yam, let me know if you’re ever interested in riding/reviewing my 2023 MT-10SP; I live in San Antonio
Been waiting for this one.
I've been on the fence between this and a Ninja 400 for like a month now... I've been hesitant because they're just not as tried and true as some other brands. But, if it has the Yammie stamp of approval, that clears things up for me. Lol I love the design and the price as my first bike.
Likewise. This poses a decision for me now. The ninja 400 does Rev higher
The sound alone I would pick the cf over the ninja
I was initially going for the Ninja 400, but after I sat on both, the Ninja felt like the cheaper bike. And I did enough research on CFMoto as a company and its users, so far I have yet to see any owner who had any major issues on their CFMoto aside from nitpicks or minor issues.
@@CuckBalls this guy gets it
The brand has been around for years, Americans don't realise this (insular nature of a huge country). I guess the unknown is the new engine
i had my mouth wide open for 30 seconds straight when i heard that straight pipe rev, literally sounds like an american muscle car 😝
I like it! Only thing I would be worried about is what aftermarket is available for it? Probably not much info on it and partially unknown reliability.
Aftermarket parts for this is plenty in aliexpress since it's been out in China and Asia for 2 years now. Even Carbon fiber and Carbon forged parts so it looks closer to the concept bike it was based off from
…… I came in here expecting Yammie to kinda talk down on it.. I sat on it today. Felt comfortable. Looks like I may be buying my first bike tomorrow…
My concerns with this bike are reliability, aftermarket, and resale.
I don't think we have enough data for reliability, aftermarket isn't developed enough yet, and historically resale on these haven't been great.
I love the idea of this bike, but I'm still leaning toward a Ninja 400 for those reasons.... however I'm yet to ride both back to back.
I'm not a beginner rider, coming back to bikes after a break. I like lightweight bikes and want a cheap toy. Im mindful that i may want to sidegrade or modify at some point.
Do you mean this particular engine or Cfmoto in general? If it's latter that's not true at all, they've been around in china and here in Australia for YEARS...plenty of information on them. If you mean this new engine, sure...might be worth waiting a couple of years to see if they develop any premature problems
@chrispekel5709 They've been around for years in Aus, but haven't got a great rep (yet) and still not much aftermarket support.
That said, I admit I don't know anybody directly who has owned a CFMOTO. I've just heard of people getting rid of them, but it's all anecdotal.
It's a bit of chicken and egg with wanting more data on it, and I'm interested to hear how this model holds up, being a new platform.
@@vlitzifysound salty plenty of aftermarket parts ect
I'm glad you finally reviewed this. They make nice bikes.
My only doubts with this bike are parts availability and aftermarket.
I bought the 650NK as a starter and love the thing.
Cool bike!! The output and engine is nice! Sweet little touches like the lights.
Upright position, TFT, and higher market forks/brakes of the 390 Duke is still champ.
Nope. The new triumph 400 is. Only available in India for now though.
@@bulthaosen1169in terms of performance this claps the triumph 400’s. Looks are subjective as well…
The TFT on the 450ss is wayyyy better than the 390 bro
@@sleeper.simulant7327 huh? This only has 10 more hp than triumph. Also at 12000 rpm. And also has less torque. You have no idea what you are talking.
@@bulthaosen1169 the 450SS weighs 20 lbs less and has 10 more hp. On a beginner bike, 10 hp is a lot, 20% more power in this case to be exact, 50 vs 40 which it makes at 9500 rpm, 12,000 rpm in the over rev where is DOESNT make any more power, just gives you the option to have some more revs when riding hard on a track mid corner... That’s a major difference in the bike world… The 450SS is also going to handle better due to its ergonomic setup, and be significantly quicker in a straight line due to the added power and the way the crossplane parallel twin makes power compared to a single cylinder… the only advantages the triumphs have is they have a triumph badge and they have the neo-retro style look if you like that sort of thing. Looks are subjective though… I don’t think you know what you are talking about, you’re just a brand simp…
I’m so happy he did a video about the 450ss I was checking them out at the beginning of the year and hope to get one by the end of jt