Nice vid. I took one of these out for a test ride the other weekend and was very impressed. Brilliant bike for exploring and so much fun. Coming from a 100% enduro background, I am sold on this capacity/spec of bike and hope other manufacturers follow suit. The 270 degree crank twin is sweet, smooth and sounds amazing. It's got enough power for the weight of the thing. To make it a real trail-linking weapon, stick the CF Moto tall seat and tail tidy on it, some DOT legal enduro tyres like Dunlop D606s, carry a pump so you can let the tyres down for the dirt... done deal... this thing is value for money.
I agree , on paper it looks terrible but once you ride it it feels like a totally different bike. I will get better tyres for mine when these wear down. Cheers
Great ride Bazza. Was at mccruise last week and saw the first 450MT fitted with a cruise control. With the slimline controls it looked factory. The owner even had 450 MT as the number plate, beautiful bike.
I've enjoyed a few of your videos now, mate. I especially like that you occasionally name the tracks/areas you're in. It's helpful for someone like me who needs a little geographical inspiration. I really must get out and explore this area in particular as I'm not too far away and it does look like a nice little ride. The 450 MT is getting a lot of really good feedback which is great to hear.
Thanks mate, I try to let people know the tracks encase they want to explore. I know a few people in Geelong with the 450 mt now, might have to create a group and have ride days.
Nice video mate. I picke up my 450MT on Saturday and so far so good. I think its a great bike and can't wait to get some trips in on it. I've only done about 180ks so far
Went to see one this weekend and was hugely impressed - sat on it and it just felt right, like sinking into your favourite comfy chair. Was able to flat foot it which with similar ground clearance and suspension travel to the T700 is astounding. The salesman fired her up and that stock pipe sounds truly gorgeous, still don’t know how they managed to get that through noise regs. Sadly didn’t get to test ride it as every single unit is retained or sold out. Next batch are arriving in September apparently and I need to get my deposit down now and sell some of my other bikes!
That's great and I felt the same first time I seen it. It looks better in person than pictures. Love the big bike sound of it. It feels lighter than it looks on paper, you will love it. Cheers.
Liked and subbed, I am from SA living in the UK and loving these videos. I have to go far to get roads like this here in the UK but I am looking to try and get a viewing of the 450MT but here in the UK its like hens teeth. Might go and just look at someones bike tomorrow and get a deposit down. Keep up the great work. Also what trail pack do you use? I am looking for one for my Scambler 400X
@Andre-Mostert Thank you I appreciate it, I've had comments from the UK saying next year for a bike. It's a shame you have to wait so long, they have also just got them in America. My tail bag is from rigg gear. Really handy to have. I did put a bigger plate on the back to fit it better.
Cant wait for them to get to the USA. Rumors are ours may be slightly different. Like when we got the KTM390 adventure. We had fully adjustable suspension while all other countries didnt get it for a couple years later. Who knows. Maybe they just changed the name for us so they could match it with the Ibex 800. Either way, i have money down and waiting.
Good on ya, they have proved to be a popular bike. So far I haven't seen any difference just the name. Hopefully you don't get added emission controls .
2 X 450MT's is better than 1 Bazz. 🤣 I'm still liking the sound of the 450MT, very likeable. I look forward to your next big trip and how the 450MT goes weighted up. 👍😁
Good video, I have ridden some of the roads you went on. Regarding. Panniers I run the kriega reckless system on my 690 and they are excellent don’t move at all. Also with your gps do you have any difficulties in seeing it? Have been trying various phone system, but they are often hard to see with the sunlight. The cfmoto seems excellent, I would imagine it would be better on bitumen than the 690?
Thanks for the suggestion, they do look like great pannier bags. A friend has similar on his 690. The gps is really good to see , I guess the screens are made for bright light. The bike is more like you sit into it, whereas the 690 you are sitting high on top. Seat is not to bad and no vibrations from the motor. Cheers.
Hows Chris liking the transition to the new bike? I know how much he loved the DR. Was starting to think DR stood De Rogetory. Looking forward to the next ride with you guys. Cheers Andy.
I think he's pretty happy with it, he's trying to run it in properly. Shame the weather is so crap I'm looking forward to another catch up ride Andy. I think I have camera sorted now .
Nice vid. I've watched a few of yours now. I've ordered mine in the grey, awaiting delivery. Can I be cheeky and ask what they charged you for your 1000km service? I'm seeing prices range from $230 to over $400. The 5000km service interval seems to be about the only drawback with this bike. Cheers.
@@bazz6670 Agree. The 1000 and first 5000 service should be done at the dealer to iron out any bugs. And maybe the 10,000 But after that I would prefer a 10,000km service interval and change the oil and filter myself half way at every five.
@@RichardS-qh8mi Hi, I am in Australia. CFMoto website only offer three years here. Two years plus an extra year {with limitations) if ALL your services have been carried out on time at an authorised dealer. In Europe all CFMoto is done through KTM as a partner, so you are actually dealing with KTM. I asked at the dealership when ordering my bike and a salesman said, quote "miss any services and your warranty is void". We'll see about that. Some things occur to me. 1/ I doubt that would prevent me doing extra oil/filter changes provided I used genuine parts. 2/ Australia has statutory warranty laws to protect consumers, that override corporate rules, and which are enforceable through minor courts. 3/ Due to Australia's distances and the sometimes impracticality of accessing dealerships, it is permissible to have vehicle servicing done by non dealers, or even yourself, provided it is done strictly according to the maker's specs, genuine parts, and it is properly documented. (I would use a lot of photos as well.) The trouble these days is you need access to the bikes computer. I have heard rumours online that in NZ at least, CFMoto will be lengthening the service interval due to consumer pressure. CFMoto make bike engines for KTM and other makes which I believe includes the excellent new 452cc motor in the new RE Himalayan. All these motors have much longer service intervals. Perhaps we owners should all be online applying consumer pressure to have these service intervals made more realistic. Spread the word. Use this info if you want.
Good stuff Baz; sounds like the motor has really come alive after Run-In; 100K's+ in 3rd gear on dirt is nothing to be sneezed at; watch a 450MT in real rough conditions th-cam.com/video/VSQfUo4DbM0/w-d-xo.html
Nice vid. I took one of these out for a test ride the other weekend and was very impressed. Brilliant bike for exploring and so much fun. Coming from a 100% enduro background, I am sold on this capacity/spec of bike and hope other manufacturers follow suit. The 270 degree crank twin is sweet, smooth and sounds amazing. It's got enough power for the weight of the thing. To make it a real trail-linking weapon, stick the CF Moto tall seat and tail tidy on it, some DOT legal enduro tyres like Dunlop D606s, carry a pump so you can let the tyres down for the dirt... done deal... this thing is value for money.
I agree , on paper it looks terrible but once you ride it it feels like a totally different bike. I will get better tyres for mine when these wear down. Cheers
Great ride Bazza. Was at mccruise last week and saw the first 450MT fitted with a cruise control. With the slimline controls it looked factory. The owner even had 450 MT as the number plate, beautiful bike.
Wow, how nice would it be to have proper cruise. Cool plate. Cheers mate.
What a cracking day Bazza close around my area! Nice & sunny. The bike is a pearler! Goes without saying. Great for the price.
Thanks Steve, it was nice to have sunshine. Bike really is great value. Cheers mate.
Great stuff! Good to see Chris get his new bike dirty.
My enduro batteries worked well last weekend in freezing conditions
Thanks for putting me on to them, i wont have to stop every 5 minutes now. He almost got it dirty lol.
I've enjoyed a few of your videos now, mate. I especially like that you occasionally name the tracks/areas you're in. It's helpful for someone like me who needs a little geographical inspiration. I really must get out and explore this area in particular as I'm not too far away and it does look like a nice little ride. The 450 MT is getting a lot of really good feedback which is great to hear.
Thanks mate, I try to let people know the tracks encase they want to explore. I know a few people in Geelong with the 450 mt now, might have to create a group and have ride days.
Nice video mate. I picke up my 450MT on Saturday and so far so good. I think its a great bike and can't wait to get some trips in on it. I've only done about 180ks so far
Good stuff, it won't take long to get the ks up.
Went to see one this weekend and was hugely impressed - sat on it and it just felt right, like sinking into your favourite comfy chair. Was able to flat foot it which with similar ground clearance and suspension travel to the T700 is astounding. The salesman fired her up and that stock pipe sounds truly gorgeous, still don’t know how they managed to get that through noise regs. Sadly didn’t get to test ride it as every single unit is retained or sold out. Next batch are arriving in September apparently and I need to get my deposit down now and sell some of my other bikes!
That's great and I felt the same first time I seen it. It looks better in person than pictures. Love the big bike sound of it. It feels lighter than it looks on paper, you will love it. Cheers.
Looks like some good riding.
I've got to get out West!
Yes there are some good spots to ride.
Liked and subbed, I am from SA living in the UK and loving these videos. I have to go far to get roads like this here in the UK but I am looking to try and get a viewing of the 450MT but here in the UK its like hens teeth. Might go and just look at someones bike tomorrow and get a deposit down. Keep up the great work. Also what trail pack do you use? I am looking for one for my Scambler 400X
@Andre-Mostert Thank you I appreciate it, I've had comments from the UK saying next year for a bike. It's a shame you have to wait so long, they have also just got them in America. My tail bag is from rigg gear. Really handy to have. I did put a bigger plate on the back to fit it better.
@@bazz6670 Yes if I put a deposit down today I can only get a bike in Feb 2025. Its a bit mad. Keep up the videos.
Cant wait for them to get to the USA. Rumors are ours may be slightly different. Like when we got the KTM390 adventure. We had fully adjustable suspension while all other countries didnt get it for a couple years later. Who knows. Maybe they just changed the name for us so they could match it with the Ibex 800. Either way, i have money down and waiting.
Good on ya, they have proved to be a popular bike. So far I haven't seen any difference just the name. Hopefully you don't get added emission controls .
2 X 450MT's is better than 1 Bazz. 🤣 I'm still liking the sound of the 450MT, very likeable. I look forward to your next big trip and how the 450MT goes weighted up. 👍😁
Thanks Bob, can't wait to get it set up for travel.
Great video Bazz ride safe
For a stock pipe it sounds great
@jackchristodoulou197 it sure does, first bike I don't need to change exhaust or suspension, even the seat is good.
Nice job gents! 🙂
Thank you my friend, and thanks for helping with the GPS.
Good video, I have ridden some of the roads you went on. Regarding. Panniers I run the kriega reckless system on my 690 and they are excellent don’t move at all. Also with your gps do you have any difficulties in seeing it? Have been trying various phone system, but they are often hard to see with the sunlight. The cfmoto seems excellent, I would imagine it would be better on bitumen than the 690?
Thanks for the suggestion, they do look like great pannier bags. A friend has similar on his 690. The gps is really good to see , I guess the screens are made for bright light. The bike is more like you sit into it, whereas the 690 you are sitting high on top. Seat is not to bad and no vibrations from the motor. Cheers.
@@bazz6670what’s the GPS you have there? It looks like the Fodsport 5 inch from the rounded shape.
@muzzkeg8172 I had the fodsport, it was OK but kept loosing power . My 2 friends had the same problem. This is an older garmin , Zumo.
@@bazz6670 yes loss of power. Same on the smaller 4.3 I have. Seems to be the pins in the rear of the cradle are just not reliable.
Hows Chris liking the transition to the new bike? I know how much he loved the DR. Was starting to think DR stood De Rogetory. Looking forward to the next ride with you guys. Cheers Andy.
I think he's pretty happy with it, he's trying to run it in properly. Shame the weather is so crap I'm looking forward to another catch up ride Andy. I think I have camera sorted now .
MT450 eccellente 💯👌 italia👋
Nice riding around there Barry
You selling the DR now you have the new bike? Sounds like your really happy with it.
Cheers mate I will be selling my other bikes, would be nice to just have one registration and it's under 500 cc so cheap. I'm really enjoying the 450.
Great video sir, I am wondering where you guys are getting the front sprockets from... CFMOTO?
Thanks for watching. I just searched the internet for one to fit the 450 sr model. I bought mine from RPM, but many different brands. Hope that helps.
@@bazz6670 thanks sir.. :)
I have watched a lot of your vids, great channel. Subbed.
@@bazz6670 Good decision... thanks for watching.. :)
Took one for a test ride the gearbox was a bit weird have u had any pro.blems with it?
No problems with mine
@@bazz6670 did u find the clutch really short ?
Nice vid. I've watched a few of yours now. I've ordered mine in the grey, awaiting delivery. Can I be cheeky and ask what they charged you for your 1000km service? I'm seeing prices range from $230 to over $400. The 5000km service interval seems to be about the only drawback with this bike. Cheers.
I was charged $300. I would normally do all my bikes at 5000, better more often even if they don't need it.Thanks for watching.
@@bazz6670 Agree. The 1000 and first 5000 service should be done at the dealer to iron out any bugs. And maybe the 10,000 But after that I would prefer a 10,000km service interval and change the oil and filter myself half way at every five.
@lawrieyoutube4375 I'm thinking after ten I might do my own, if I haven't broken it by then it should be good.
Though does doing your own oil/filter change invalidate your 4 year warranty?
@@RichardS-qh8mi Hi, I am in Australia. CFMoto website only offer three years here. Two years plus an extra year {with limitations) if ALL your services have been carried out on time at an authorised dealer. In Europe all CFMoto is done through KTM as a partner, so you are actually dealing with KTM.
I asked at the dealership when ordering my bike and a salesman said, quote "miss any services and your warranty is void". We'll see about that.
Some things occur to me. 1/ I doubt that would prevent me doing extra oil/filter changes provided I used genuine parts. 2/ Australia has statutory warranty laws to protect consumers, that override corporate rules, and which are enforceable through minor courts. 3/ Due to Australia's distances and the sometimes impracticality of accessing dealerships, it is permissible to have vehicle servicing done by non dealers, or even yourself, provided it is done strictly according to the maker's specs, genuine parts, and it is properly documented. (I would use a lot of photos as well.) The trouble these days is you need access to the bikes computer.
I have heard rumours online that in NZ at least, CFMoto will be lengthening the service interval due to consumer pressure.
CFMoto make bike engines for KTM and other makes which I believe includes the excellent new 452cc motor in the new RE Himalayan. All these motors have much longer service intervals.
Perhaps we owners should all be online applying consumer pressure to have these service intervals made more realistic. Spread the word. Use this info if you want.
great views again what gps is that please?
It is an older garmin zumo
You meant to say "17 tooth", no? Wasn't 16 the factory one?
no it has 14 front and 47 rear, i changed mine to 15.
@@bazz6670 oh, a very odd ratio, no wonder it feels better with the 15 teeth one. Any chance you know how many links the chain has?
Good stuff Baz; sounds like the motor has really come alive after Run-In; 100K's+ in 3rd gear on dirt is nothing to be sneezed at; watch a 450MT in real rough conditions th-cam.com/video/VSQfUo4DbM0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Mark it really does well, cheers I will watch the link.