CFMoto 450MT

Which 450MT is sold in France, and for how much?

CFMoto France sells the 450MT in a single version at €5,999 (recommended retail price, excluding delivery and registration fees), in Nebula Black or Zephyr Blue. The website doesn’t state a model year, but these are the 2026 colours: according to CFMoto Australia, MY26 brings only new graphics, with the spec sheet and equipment carried over from the 450MT launched in 2024. The French warranty is 2 years parts and labour: the 450MT doesn’t get the 5-year extension granted to the 700MT and the 800MT models. In the UK, MCN quotes a 4-year warranty, and the German importer offers 5 years or 40,000 km on bikes bought since April 2026.

For comparison, it costs €6,499 in Germany and £5,699 in the UK. In North America it is sold as the Ibex 450, with an MSRP of $6,499 quoted by Cycle World in 2025. In the Benelux countries, the importer also offers a 450MT Rally (Akrapovič silencer, crash bars, high front mudguard and tall seat), which isn’t part of the French range.

How good is the twin?

The 449 cc parallel twin (72 x 55.2 mm, 11.5:1) is shared with the 450NK and 450SR, with a 270° crankshaft (for a V-twin-like sound) and twin balancer shafts to tame vibration. For the 450MT, CFMoto revised the camshaft, intake and exhaust to favour midrange torque. In Europe it makes 42 hp (31 kW) at 8,500 rpm and 42 Nm at 6,250 rpm according to the CFMoto France owner’s manual, so it can be ridden on an A2 licence without restriction. The version sold outside the EU is rated at 32.5 kW and 44 Nm; the French model page mixes the two by quoting 44 Nm. The throttle is cable-operated, with no riding modes, and the six-speed gearbox comes with a slipper clutch.

On Cycle World’s dyno, the US-spec Ibex 450 made 37.1 hp at the rear wheel. Reviewers love the sound and the smooth, vibration-free delivery: MOTORRAD found it willing from 2,000 rpm in fourth gear. MCN, BikeSocial, Visordown and SoyMotero, however, all criticise abrupt pick-up from a closed throttle; MCN adds that an ECU mapping update has greatly improved it. Short gearing limits top-end stretch: the manual quotes 152 km/h, MOTORRAD saw just over 150 km/h on the dash, and Visordown noted around 6,500 rpm at motorway speeds.

How does it handle on the road and on the trail?

The tubular steel frame, with a bolt-on lower cradle and subframe, carries a 41 mm KYB upside-down fork adjustable for compression and rebound, and a linkage-mounted KYB shock adjustable for preload and rebound, with 200 mm of travel at each end. The 21/18-inch tubeless spoked wheels wear CST Ambro A4 dual-purpose tyres. The manual and importers quote 220 mm of ground clearance and a 1,505 mm wheelbase, and the German importer a 26° rake; the CFMoto France page lists 170 mm of ground clearance, an outlier.

Off-road, the verdict is very positive. Cycle World says it will go anywhere a Yamaha Ténéré will, short of hill climbs that demand sheer horsepower; deep sand, where its heavy front end is a handicap, remains its weak spot. BikeSocial found it robust and easy to ride on the dirt. The suspension, delivered too firm according to MCN, MOTORRAD and BikeSocial, improves greatly once the damping adjusters are opened up. On the road, Cycle World praises exceptional front-end feedback. Everyone criticises the original CST tyres for their limited grip and feel.

Mind the weight: CFMoto claims 175 kg dry, the manual 185 kg unladen, and 1000PS gives 196.5 kg with a full tank in its group tests. BikeSocial finds its weight carried high, and 1000PS calls it front-heavy, with a tendency to tip at low speeds.

Are the brakes up to the job?

Up front, a 320 mm disc is gripped by a radial four-piston J.Juan caliper; at the rear, a 240 mm disc works with a single-piston caliper. The two-channel Bosch ABS can be switched off at the rear with a handlebar button, which also disables traction control. CFMoto says front ABS always stays active, as MCN, BikeSocial and Le Repaire des Motards describe; on its first ride, however, MOTORRAD found that a long press disabled front ABS as well: ask your dealer to confirm.

Braking is the press’s main complaint on the road: lack of bite (BikeSocial), a wooden feel at higher speeds (Cycle World), a vague lever and vibration under braking (1000PS), and a single front disc that is overwhelmed on the road (MOTORRAD in 2026). MCN finds it adequate, and its gentle initial bite is an asset on dirt.

What equipment does it have?

Equipment is generous for the price: a 5-inch TFT screen, Bluetooth for phone and intercom, switchable Bosch traction control, full LED lighting, USB-A and USB-C sockets, a tool-free adjustable screen, hand guards, a sump guard, a luggage rack, folding mirrors, off-road footpegs with removable rubbers and an accessory mount above the dash. There are no riding modes, no cruise control and no quickshifter. In Germany, the T-Box connectivity unit (tracking and over-the-air updates through the CFMOTO RIDE app) is standard; CFMoto France doesn’t mention it.

How thirsty is it, and what servicing does it need?

CFMoto France quotes 4.8 L/100 km and 115 g/km of CO2, the manual 4.5 L/100 km at most. With 17.5 litres of fuel, CFMoto claims a range of around 365 km. Foreign press tests recorded between 4.7 L/100 km (1000PS) and 5.6 L/100 km (BikeSocial), with 5.3 L/100 km for Cycle World.

The manual calls for a first service at 1,000 km, then an oil change every 5,000 km or 6 months, new spark plugs every 10,000 km and a valve clearance check at 40,000 km. Full details are in the maintenance section below.

Who are its rivals?

The 450MT targets A2 riders who want a proper adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel. Among its direct rivals, only the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper (€5,890), with a 40 hp single. The KTM 390 Adventure X (€6,199) is lighter but runs 19/17-inch wheels, the Kawasaki KLE500 costs €6,549, the Honda CRF300 Rally €7,199 for 27 hp, and the BMW F 450 GS €7,500. In MOTORRAD’s 2026 test of ten A2 adventure bikes, the 450MT finished in the top two: the KTM 390 Adventure R was judged the most capable off-road, the 450MT the best suited to road touring.

Has it been recalled?

No recall covers the 450MT or the Ibex 450 in France (RappelConso), the European Union (Safety Gate), the United States (NHTSA) or Canada (Transport Canada), based on the databases checked in October 2026. Safety Gate alerts involving CFMoto concern other models (450SR-S, 300NK, 650MT, 700CL-X).