I come from a KTM 1190r on which I logged 60,000klms. Having owned the 450MT for a week now and tinkered with it a little, I am totally at home. KTM’s influence is clearly evident. Like you with your old bike, don’t miss the 25 fastners to remove plastics for air filter access!!
Picked up my Mt 450 a few weeks ago. great vid , l had a triumph 800 great power but also very heavy, great when your younger but when your older not so good.
I met a guy last Saturday at a popular bike stop who is trying to sell his CRF300 in order to buy the 450MT. He is having no luck selling because it seems folks in the market are wanting the 450 MT (or the Himi 450) instead. I think the 450MT is just the grouse, it carries its weight perfectly, doesn't feel top heavy at all, it so good on gravel roads, holds its shape over pot holes and ruts, and boy, can you throw it around on your favorite winding mountain road.
another plus for the 450MT seems to be the wide range of stock and 3rd party upgrades and accessories day one. So far I've had no issue getting anything I wanted - so different to a few previous bikes.
Screw everything & make a video of the classic HG! Nothing beats chrome bumper bars! I worked at Holden Engineering from early 1983. First car I worked on was the VK. Enjoy the MT.
Had 2 TRK's and I really like them for what they are i.e.outstanding comfort for long trips ... agree they are not for off road and the CF will no doubt excel compared ... I really like what the CF offers but as I don't do much off road then the extra cost of the CF plus then adding bits means I will wait until they are more common in the used market place ... the only other thing I would say is your comment that the TRK does nothing after 5,000 rpm is odd to say the least ... both of mine have pulled strongly through to 7,000rpm + and I have often sat at 80mph + no issues
@@frashd Mine didn't and current one doesn't ... certainly not a 5,000rpm, that would have me at around 60mph and nothing left and that's just not the case
Looking at selling my 2022 Ktm690 for the cfmoto450 I am 61 years old and I think now cfmoto450 will suit my riding style, my concern is and I would like your views how does it go on the highway sitting at say 120ks for a couple of hours carrying saddle bags does it scream its head off
@@frashd someone actually put it on the scales it was 197kg if I remember. The tank was full. People were claiming maybe cf moto were weighing it with half a tank or something. Put it around the same as the royal Enfield. But that's a single this is a twin so the same weight is not that bad.
@TringmotionCoUk Na... I mean honda. I've owned Ktm's Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, honda, benelli.... Honda are put together very practically.. I mean Honda.
@@frashd Neither of these two. They aren't on the radar at all. These bikes only appeal to people who would by something better if they could afford it.
@@awwazaar If you think a dual sport or medium ADV is top heavy that is an indication you need to go to the gym. Who even complains about such things? I was going to get a T7, but decided on this chinesium nonsense with no dealer support because it was too top heavy. F***ing what? 🤣
I come from a KTM 1190r on which I logged 60,000klms.
Having owned the 450MT for a week now and tinkered with it a little, I am totally at home.
KTM’s influence is clearly evident.
Like you with your old bike, don’t miss the 25 fastners to remove plastics for air filter access!!
Picked up my Mt 450 a few weeks ago. great vid , l had a triumph 800 great power but also very heavy, great when your younger but when your older not so good.
This why I’m selling my superbikes in favour of the 450MT.
Good honest review from someone who actually bought the bikes, not shilling a demo bike which is usually the case of most 'reviews.'
Thanks mate, love my 450mt.
I think it’s one of the best looking bikes out this year top job
I met a guy last Saturday at a popular bike stop who is trying to sell his CRF300 in order to buy the 450MT. He is having no luck selling because it seems folks in the market are wanting the 450 MT (or the Himi 450) instead. I think the 450MT is just the grouse, it carries its weight perfectly, doesn't feel top heavy at all, it so good on gravel roads, holds its shape over pot holes and ruts, and boy, can you throw it around on your favorite winding mountain road.
A mate of mine had the 1100 trek and it was terrible on fuel, I think he barely got 250kkm per tank. I have the 450mt and love it
another plus for the 450MT seems to be the wide range of stock and 3rd party upgrades and accessories day one. So far I've had no issue getting anything I wanted - so different to a few previous bikes.
Screw everything & make a video of the classic HG! Nothing beats chrome bumper bars!
I worked at Holden Engineering from early 1983. First car I worked on was the VK. Enjoy the MT.
@@stevesanelli90 I will be making one of the old girl
Mine comes in this week! super excited!
you wont be disappointed mate.😀
Cool, I actually put a deposit on one today. A couple of months wait, but I think it's well worth it. 😎
Had 2 TRK's and I really like them for what they are i.e.outstanding comfort for long trips ... agree they are not for off road and the CF will no doubt excel compared ... I really like what the CF offers but as I don't do much off road then the extra cost of the CF plus then adding bits means I will wait until they are more common in the used market place ... the only other thing I would say is your comment that the TRK does nothing after 5,000 rpm is odd to say the least ... both of mine have pulled strongly through to 7,000rpm + and I have often sat at 80mph + no issues
@onenoodles the tacho on the trk still climbs but the engine stops pulling.
@@frashd Mine didn't and current one doesn't ... certainly not a 5,000rpm, that would have me at around 60mph and nothing left and that's just not the case
CFMOTO 450MT seems to be a popular bike, and also at a reasonable price.
Awesome and honest, I'm really looking at getting a CFMOTO 450
I love my Honda. 50,000 kms in two years, not one single problem 😁
Good man! Thanks for the comparison.
Great video thanks for sharing. PS you should’ve kept your first bike.👍
@@denisvincent3249 CBR900? Sold that over 25 years ago.
Looking at selling my 2022 Ktm690 for the cfmoto450 I am 61 years old and I think now cfmoto450 will suit my riding style, my concern is and I would like your views how does it go on the highway sitting at say 120ks for a couple of hours carrying saddle bags does it scream its head off
@jackchristodoulou197 if you watch my other videos I do explain about rpm at 100 with 15t front sprocket
spot on!
70/30 vs 50/50. Looks like two different things.
Hopefully the person who purchased your Benelli doesn’t watch this😂
@twowheelin7361 he got a bargin. Plus first bike on L plates.
0:34 Brilliant
Audio please!
@@dmgomez100974 I don't understand? The video has audio
I thought the mt450 was close to 200kg
@@chrishart8548 no. Specs all online mate
@@frashd someone actually put it on the scales it was 197kg if I remember. The tank was full. People were claiming maybe cf moto were weighing it with half a tank or something. Put it around the same as the royal Enfield. But that's a single this is a twin so the same weight is not that bad.
@@chrishart8548 197 with fuel is about right. Benelli with fuel is close to cfmoto 800mt weight.
Surely you meant very KTM like? 😂
@TringmotionCoUk Na... I mean honda. I've owned Ktm's Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, honda, benelli.... Honda are put together very practically.. I mean Honda.
Get a kawa o yamaha 😂
@wowoped had a kwaka already. And dont want another bike that requires valve lash check every 7 hours of riding.
Chinesium vs chinesium.
Why would anyone ever box themselves into this horrible choice? 🤣
@someguy5035 what bike would you buy?
@@frashd Neither of these two. They aren't on the radar at all.
These bikes only appeal to people who would by something better if they could afford it.
@@someguy5035 something better like what. Suggest something which is not a top heavy bike for off road use and is also good on road
@@someguy5035 so...... what bike? You seem to have another option???? What is it. ??
@@awwazaar If you think a dual sport or medium ADV is top heavy that is an indication you need to go to the gym.
Who even complains about such things?
I was going to get a T7, but decided on this chinesium nonsense with no dealer support because it was too top heavy.
F***ing what? 🤣