Great interaction guys. I've been waiting for the Versys 400, 500 and now Hybrid for a couple of years now. Looks like I'll have to get the 450MT instead. Oh and OTA update is a great technology.
I got a 650 adventura in the us 3 days ago. Im a 1st time rider. For the price im in love.The gps brakes and bags are great. Maintenance is pretty much do it yourself. The seat isnt comfortable for long rides (2hours plus) but there not terrible. The heat soak at the legs and the boggy power around 2-3k is a bit annoying. But a tiger or versays is almost 2xs as much. The cf also has good breaks on the adventura. I thought id regret buying chinese but i love it. Maintenance is easy
You both made a good few comparisons between KTM, Husqvarna, and such. What's interesting is the connection between KTM and CFMOTO in terms of engine manufacturing that you guys noted, yet somehow, and this is can be seen as an opinion, but CFMOTO seems to make bikes with more entertaining engines specifically that 450, with better tech, and seems to be easier to approach for most people. What do you think is something they're missing that they don't already have?
Honestly, i dont think they're missing anything. Their marketing is strong and they've really got a product to back it up. Thats the first time we'd ridden that 450 engine in anything and as you saw, we were extremely impressed by it. They are definitely making approachable, affordable bikes loaded with features without sacrificing a bit of excitement and i can absolutely see why the big names are scrambling to make competitors, they should be worried.
@@Baliant675 cf makes ktm engines like the 800. Ktm doesn't make them there all made by cf. The 650 adventura is a direct copy of a kawi versays just detuned. I have a 650 adventura. Good bike can do most of the work yourself. Cf is also in collaboration with yamaha and kawasaki.
@@droflivelife i've since found that out. It does feel like the 450 carry's its weight lower, its seat height is substantially lower than the aprilia and does make it seem lighter. It certainly doesn't feel heavy.
@@JayHenderson749I was gonna say the the wet weight of the 450mt is 5kg ish lighter than the tuareg so really close and the tuareg has cruise control, better suspension and a quick shifter and better rider ergonomic's, so the tuareg seems better on paper. I own a tuareg and absolutely love it but want something lighter for off road stuff. Weight wise it's not much lighter but being the 450 is half the price (here in the USA) it's really really tempting to try one.....🤔
@@nscott26 the tuareg is about $23k here vs the 450MT's $9,990 so it'd wanna be better 😂 definitely a more capable and feature rich bike but for either a less experienced rider or someone who wants a bush basher thats capable both on the trail and on the way home but doesnt wanna trash a $20k+ bike its looking like a great option
@@JayHenderson749 I agree for the money it looks really good. I also own a 300 rally, I've been wondering if you could stuff the 450 mt engine in the 300 rally, I might have to try that! Although the 300 rally isn't that comfortable to ride the road to get to the dirt.
@@jazzmanjazzhead the neon jacket is an Rjays tour. I'm wearing a Bell MX-9 Mips Norden Edition (grey and yellow) and Jack is wearing an Airoh Commander (full yellow)
Really enjoyed this lads👍🏽
Great interaction guys. I've been waiting for the Versys 400, 500 and now Hybrid for a couple of years now. Looks like I'll have to get the 450MT instead.
Oh and OTA update is a great technology.
I got a 650 adventura in the us 3 days ago. Im a 1st time rider. For the price im in love.The gps brakes and bags are great. Maintenance is pretty much do it yourself. The seat isnt comfortable for long rides (2hours plus) but there not terrible. The heat soak at the legs and the boggy power around 2-3k is a bit annoying. But a tiger or versays is almost 2xs as much. The cf also has good breaks on the adventura. I thought id regret buying chinese but i love it. Maintenance is easy
You blokes are funny as! Where are you based? Im guessing Vic? I couldn't tell by the car plates. Keep having fun & ill subscribe!
Thanks mate! Based out of Bathurst, this video was filmed in North Sydney
@@JayHenderson749 great stuff! Keep doing what you're both doing, give it a bit of time & it will grow!
Cheers
You both made a good few comparisons between KTM, Husqvarna, and such. What's interesting is the connection between KTM and CFMOTO in terms of engine manufacturing that you guys noted, yet somehow, and this is can be seen as an opinion, but CFMOTO seems to make bikes with more entertaining engines specifically that 450, with better tech, and seems to be easier to approach for most people. What do you think is something they're missing that they don't already have?
Honestly, i dont think they're missing anything. Their marketing is strong and they've really got a product to back it up. Thats the first time we'd ridden that 450 engine in anything and as you saw, we were extremely impressed by it. They are definitely making approachable, affordable bikes loaded with features without sacrificing a bit of excitement and i can absolutely see why the big names are scrambling to make competitors, they should be worried.
@@Baliant675 cf makes ktm engines like the 800. Ktm doesn't make them there all made by cf. The 650 adventura is a direct copy of a kawi versays just detuned. I have a 650 adventura. Good bike can do most of the work yourself. Cf is also in collaboration with yamaha and kawasaki.
Did you say lighter? The 450MT is wet weight very similar to the tuareg
@@droflivelife i've since found that out. It does feel like the 450 carry's its weight lower, its seat height is substantially lower than the aprilia and does make it seem lighter. It certainly doesn't feel heavy.
@@JayHenderson749 awesome bike for the money
@@JayHenderson749I was gonna say the the wet weight of the 450mt is 5kg ish lighter than the tuareg so really close and the tuareg has cruise control, better suspension and a quick shifter and better rider ergonomic's, so the tuareg seems better on paper. I own a tuareg and absolutely love it but want something lighter for off road stuff. Weight wise it's not much lighter but being the 450 is half the price (here in the USA) it's really really tempting to try one.....🤔
@@nscott26 the tuareg is about $23k here vs the 450MT's $9,990 so it'd wanna be better 😂 definitely a more capable and feature rich bike but for either a less experienced rider or someone who wants a bush basher thats capable both on the trail and on the way home but doesnt wanna trash a $20k+ bike its looking like a great option
@@JayHenderson749 I agree for the money it looks really good. I also own a 300 rally, I've been wondering if you could stuff the 450 mt engine in the 300 rally, I might have to try that! Although the 300 rally isn't that comfortable to ride the road to get to the dirt.
Good video. What make is the neon yellow jacket and helmet please?
@@jazzmanjazzhead the neon jacket is an Rjays tour. I'm wearing a Bell MX-9 Mips Norden Edition (grey and yellow) and Jack is wearing an Airoh Commander (full yellow)
@@JayHenderson749 thanks mate.