As a T7 rider, I had the opportunity to ride this bike recently. The owner is tall, he is having trouble getting his accessories that he’s already paid for so be aware of this. I know it’s early days but tall riders need their tall seats guys. But, I did enjoy riding this bike. It has a very clear place in the market. Interested in seeing how reliability and dealer support stacks up now that so many people are buying these. If Yamaha and Honda answer this challenge, in the 500cc 175kg segment, we are going to be living in exciting times indeed.
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
myself a T7 owner. I'm making the change.
@ruedigerfriebel8454
Ай бұрын
It isn't 175 kg, that is dry weight. Ready to run it is 193-195kg
@brettbeecroft999
Ай бұрын
Put the tall seat on mine and bar riders. I’m 6”2 and was hunched over when standing which made it a little uncomfortable and unstable. Since doing the risers it’s 100 percent better.
@BillyBoblovesthedirt
Ай бұрын
It’s the price that is so impressive. I hope the other Manufacturers lift their game and start producing decent bikes at decent prices.
@pabloricardodetarragon2649
25 күн бұрын
"500cc 175kg segment, we are going to be living in exciting times indeed". Alas I'm not so sure as the big ones have this segment filled by some "adventure" bikes with 150 mm suspensions with 19-17 aluminium cast wheels at already 7200-7500€ in France. For Honda to add spoke wheels, decent 200 mm suspensions and a protection for its poor engine exposed to all the misfortunes, is to add at least 1200€ to an already expensive naked bike at 7500. The 300 CRFL is at 6300€, the 300 Rally is at 7000€ while being made in China assembled in Vietnam. Honda won't make a bike which will be in competition with the 750 Transalp with less money to make. But they have the name so they do not give a shit, and personally I'm happy of that as the new brands will create bikes fulfilling the screaming requisites of the customers. It's the same for all the big brands, even for the 390 KTM made in India by Bajaj which already owns 49% of KTM, and it seems they are buying Ducati from Audi. The 400 Triumph made also in India by Bajaj again, is at more decent price than the KTM but it's a roadster disguised in adventure. All these bikes remind me these girls who are not truly girls. The new true small true adventure bikes will come from the Chinese and the Indian if they feel able to enter in competition with the 450 MT. That's a hard task as the CF Engineers have done a very good job.
@MrEtnorb
26 күн бұрын
CFMoto is going to brain the market with this bike. Nothing but complimentary reviews so far and the Japanese makers are asleep at the wheel.
@twowheelin7361
Ай бұрын
Racked up nearly 1500k on mine so far. It’s just a great bike and awesome off road👍🏽 Still waiting on accessories, meant to be landing in Melbourne this month.🙏🏼
@nevillegreg1
Ай бұрын
I'm really enjoying mine. Unfortunately, front ABS stays on in Off-road mode which I can see this being a potential issue in very steep gnarly downhills - although I haven't yet tried because I am waiting for the crash bars to arrive before taking it on more technical terrain. Yeah, it's got a nice exhaust note, only reason you would swap out the stock exhaust is to reduce weight. The 15T (+1) front sprocket will bring you to 110kph at 6K revs whereas you're at 100kph with the stock 14T. It also makes for smooth low speed maneuvering and less twitchy on the throttle - it's the way to go IMO.
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info on the sprocket
@normananderson2583
24 күн бұрын
I keep reading from current riders stay with the 14/go with the 15! I have the 15T in hand but not the bike!
@normananderson2583
24 күн бұрын
Super review AAR, covering a lot of information in detail...
@jollyjumper496
Ай бұрын
I'm loving mine !!
@MarianKlucik
Ай бұрын
About to settle for one, feels like right move?
@johnstafford8405
Ай бұрын
A great review I have seen a lot on this bike ,I think the price point here in OZ this will sell as the best bang for buck adventure bike .No pay for extra KTM style and even with it's quirks it seems to me to be the best out there for the amount of riding most will do.
@crj7218
23 күн бұрын
Un piñón de 15 o 16 y una reprogramación, mi like desde España 🇪🇦🇪🇦
@radadventure2606
Ай бұрын
Got one, and I love it!
@GoldOreOunce
7 күн бұрын
Does anyone know if this 450mt engine is totally new or used in some other bikes?? References for reliability?
@slakk5093
Ай бұрын
This or the Himalayan 450? What would you choose..
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
Tough Question, I didn’t do 1000k loop on the Himalayan. But I have asked permission. They are both good. Would come down to personal Test Ride. See how it feels.
@mickofmick
Ай бұрын
There is no choice so I bought both!
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
@@mickofmick Im thinking the same.
@jackchristodoulou197
Ай бұрын
If the next model comes with quick shifter I am getting one
@Blindfoldstealth
Ай бұрын
the one from the 450NK fits, and works.
@seventyseven.77
Ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Did you find any loose bolts anywhere on the bike after the 1000km off roads? What about fuel economy? Me and my son are going Perth to Darwin next month on these bikes.
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
Nothing shook off. 4.5l per 100 sounds like a top trip👍🏼
@matthewmoreman4145
Ай бұрын
I've a crf250rally, which is great once a few mods are done. As I do trail ride solo I was interested to see your pick up, which looked straight forward for a bike of that weight. I'm 5'9" so not particularly tall, how does that compare to you? I'm wondering if taller riders would have a leverage advantage for picking it up?
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
I find my mates lower centre of gravity can pick things up easier, the way the weight is low, its not top heavy. I ride solo alot too.
@tatasth8559
Ай бұрын
wet weight is 195.5kg
@Taf68
27 күн бұрын
I am consdiering moving from a Himalayan 411 to a 450MT and one of the positives for doing so is because of the tubeless tyres . Can i ask why you carry a spare tube when the tyres are tubeless ?
@MrEtnorb
26 күн бұрын
If you dent the rim a tubeless won’t hold air pressure. Also if you get a tear in the side wall you’ll need a tube.
@aussieadvrider
26 күн бұрын
I have seen Tubeless Tyres not repair from the plugs because the hole was too big. A tube will get you out of trouble till you get to the next town with tyres.
@aussieadvrider
26 күн бұрын
And yes, agree. Or you need a rubber mallet with you
@normananderson2583
24 күн бұрын
I have read some riders carry heavy duty zip ties...get some air in if you can and motor on for a bit. Tubes take up a lot of space and weigh a lot...But I can see how that exposed rim edge could be damaged...
@RealHooksy
Ай бұрын
It’ll be on the list if I buy a new bike for sure. For reference, how tall are you please?
@RealHooksy
Ай бұрын
Sorry, I asked that question too early😂 I’m 6ft so I suspect the lower seat would be ok. I sit a lot anyway, but it’s good to know they make a taller seat if required. Cheers for the review 👍😎
@glennboy66
Ай бұрын
Thats not off road thats just dirt road and from footage smoother than most of the tar roads around here. Id like to see you take it on some proper off road and pick it up on some snotty hill off camber. Maybe next time.
@aussieadvrider
Ай бұрын
Adventure Riding means different things to different people, I have done a lot of hard stuff, still do some times, not as much these days. I like relaxing easy dirt roads out in the country now days, i I guess alot of others do too.
@MrEtnorb
26 күн бұрын
If you are riding snotty off camber terrain with this you are on the wrong bike. This bike is going to have massive appeal to the older dirt road touring brigade who are inexperienced or done all the tough stuff before.
@aussieadvrider
26 күн бұрын
@@MrEtnorb My DRZ is for the hard stuff.
@normananderson2583
24 күн бұрын
@@MrEtnorb Yes, it is not an Enduro....unless you are an expert rider which most of us are ....not.
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