Congratulations! Australia has had these for a month & sold a bucket load. There are a few things to note: seat base rubbers especially the front ones tend to go missing. Keep an eye on them & perhaps glue them on. Secondly: apply anti-seize to the chain adjustment bolt thread that are inside the swingarm. These can corrode. Steel & aluminium don’t mix. You’d probably want to remove the slackness of the throttle cables as well. Makes for on-off throttle applications on road & off-road. Otherwise, enjoy it & run it in & serviced before dirt road use.
Got 1200 km on my in Poland. Two main points, the gearing is super short. In 6th, at 120 ish kmh, the motor spins at 7000 rpm (8500 red line). I installed one up 15t front sprocket, about 500 rpm less but the acceleration and tight trail riding is negatively affected. Two, bad on/off from idle fueling (thx euro whatever). Cable slack adj helps, but a good, clean tune is required. Last smaller thing is the exhaust, sounds great, but it's on the loud side. Skid plate is paper thin. Rest is great and at this price......we bought two.
@stoicwarrior346 Yep, back on my tuned up Rally 300 here in Asia. The Rally is "comfortable at 100, the MT450 with 15t at 110 kmh. Now the 450 has plenty of power left, the Rally not much. So I stand by my original impression, the 450 has way too short gearing in upper gears, 6th should be 1000 rpm lower.
18:07 it is short geared, because it is also used off-road. If you only going to use this on road, it's recommended to change the front sprockets to a 15-16 or 17 tooth if you can, and reduce the rear sprocket by 3 to 6 tooth If you can. That will reduce your revs on top and get you better gas mileage. 19:10 The jerky throttle has been fixed with a firmware update.
I do love an unbiased review of a bike that the reviewer loves. I was the same a few years ago with a particular brand of camera! 😂😂 Ride safe and enjoy. 😃
This is so weird! I called into my royal Enfield dealer at 5pm tonight and sat on a new Himalayan. I was not excited. Then I saw it.... The cf moto 450 mt.... I sat on it and my daughter said it suits you more dad!! lt was beautiful. And ... I was excited.... Test ride booked for Monday.....
I’ve been looking forward to seeing this,, I’ve looked at a lot of ride reviews but I wanted to see yours as you have a great way of making it real,, after this I’m going to test ride one,, I’m 6 foot 4 and don’t fit many bikes at all but I’m going to try this one,, thanks girl,, your a gem. Stay sharp and ride safe 🇦🇺🇬🇧
But the dealer network is poor ... So to keep your warranty, you need to get the servicing done at the dealer. But you might be hours away from the closest CF Moto dealer. So, change the oil yourself and void the warranty ... Or ride for hours to reach a dealer. Oil needs to be changed every 3000 miles. They need to allow people to do basic servicing without voiding he warranty. Then I will celebrate the warranty.
Just woke up and watched your brilliant review. I'm so happy for you your first new bike which you deserve for just being a wonderful human being. Look forward to updates. Thanks from Sri Lanka!
I'm looking at downsizing from a Yamaha TDM900 (2009) road bike in Australia. The weight of my TDM900 is quite heavy especially if you accidently drop it. I think my TDM900 weighs around 190kg compared to 175kg (dry) for the CF Moto MT 450. The Honda CRF 300 LRA rally trail is around 152kg from what I can gather. So I have been looking at both the Honda CRF 300 LRA rally and the CF Moto MT 450 which your review on your new CF Moto MT 450 has helped me quite a lot. I think there a lot more features on the CF Moto MT 450 that would suit my needs in comparison to the Honda CRF 300 LRA rally in my part of Australia. My TDM900 has road tyres which will slip on wet grass if your riding up a slight slope which I have experienced at home. Not too long ago I lost traction and accidently dropped the TDM900 bike (no damage). So upgrading to a bike that has road and trail tyres and less weight seems to be pointing to the CF Moto MT 450 given the new ride away costs are similar in Australia for both bikes.
I bought a 450NK in January and I love it, the engine is a little gem, didn't forget the 4 year warranty and one year roadside assistance, my dealer even delivered it to me, but i'm tempted with the MT, my throttle is very snatchy but I cured it by using Shell V-power. PS I'm 62 i've been riding bikes since I was 16, I was a motorcycle instructor full time for 27 years covering 1.4 million miles this is my first Chinese bike but it won't be my last the built quality is amazing and the engineering is as good if not better than the Japanese
Thank you for sharing the whole experience, I have a deposit on one here in Michigan that is scheduled to arrive late August so this makes me salivate. Enjoy!
I love the gear reviews and I sincerely do not care if there are affiliate links or whatever. Your information is always fair and balanced and you don’t appear to hyper inflate any stats compared to any other review I watch. Do more!
Really informative review. My preference in bikes & ownership of was always in the clasic style, but that was until I watched this review. I never came across the CFMOTO ranges before, so while having my bike serviced at Bike Treads, I looked at the Heritage & Sport models & came away thinking that either one could be the next bike for me, so a big thank you as a change in style looks certain 👍
Shes a great bike Charlie, ive had mine nearly a month here in Australia. Had first service already, im loving the light easy to handle feel of the bike . The power is enough to keep me happy as an aging rider. I ordered the higher seat but im thinking i shouldn't have worried about it as the seat in comfy and i can touch the ground, ill try it anyway. Enjoy the new bike congrats.
Beautiful bike Charlie, excellent choice!! Wish you lots of fun with it. Break it in carefully and it will take you everywhere! It's finally better weather so enjoy. Take care and drive safely. Regards, Jan.
Yes been following these since they appeared At the shows.. Great looking bike for the price and all the bits the Himmy doesn't with the twin pot being the best paticularly for road use.. Like you mentioned great first bike for confident riding.. Will test ride one soon.. Enjoy the adventure
Congratulations on picking such an excellent bike. I noted something in your review and that was the difference in pick up between your previous bikes and this new one. You did wonder if this was down to the two cylinders and yes, you are correct. Once you can use the full range of the engine, this will become one of the most positive aspects of choosing a twin cylinder bike. Give it time. Another commenter suggested that these engines thrive on revs. Don’t forget that! I for one am looking forward to more. Enjoy!
Congratulations on getting the new motorbike, she looks great! I’m keen to see long term reviews and what accessories will be released for the 450MT. I currently own a big ol’ BMW R1100GS from 1997 but I’m interested to get something modern and light that my wife and I can both drive around our small country roads. As for a name suggestion, I’d say “Lucy” is fitting. Lucy was the first woman/human ever discovered, so considering your other bikes have men’s names (Roger etc) it would be a nice reference? It also means ‘light’ in Latin! Safe travels!
That was a great review, thanks You have done a lot of research. They look fantastic they are well built and designed and they sound fantastic. And it seems like they have a little character too. At this stage I would get one if I could part with my Honda
Congratulations and great choice. I’m actually amazed you were able to get one, I would have thought there’d be waiting lists and deposits taken months ago. No wonder there’s so many new Himalayan order cancellations, it looks a far better package overall.
Thanks for the review , very informative and I believe this could be on my list for my next bike….lightish and enough power for riding around the dales etc. Cheers
I bought the 450NK, after 40 years out of motorcycling, and my first 4 stroke. I found the throttle pretty snatchy to begin with. Slow speed roundabouts were a nightmare..... until I adjusted the throttle, and took all the free play out of it. Now it's great. It does something as soon as I turn it now, rather than turning through the play before anything happened. Enjoy your bike, and may catch you at ABR. Would love to see the bike as definitely considering getting one.
Charlie !! I’m soooo delighted for you. You can hear the excitement in your voice. That’s a stunning blue colour and the exhaust look and sound is awesome. So, she’s a girl - looks like a ‘Maisie’ to me 😉. As it happens, I’m riding over to Swindon tomorrow to Blade Motorcycles to pick up a Triumph Bonneville Bobber. It’s a ‘23 plate with only 800 miles so just like new without having to run it in 😎. I’ve traded in my Ninja650. Hope you had a good time in Spain and I look forward to those vlogs. Your gonna have a great Summer ahead of you on your new ride 😎😎
A lot of people are waiting for this as I said on FB my Himmy's gone and CF Moto I bought after Scotland I thought I need more power it manged it so I bought a 650GT, This brand is full of quality... You've picked a good choice well worth the wait there's 7 450 Mt on order at my dealers Enjoy Charlie 👍 looking fwd to a lot more of your vlogs
Even WITHOUT th opening soundtrack for the un_boxing of it, it's a thing of beauty to behold..... Then u add th music and WHAM, you've got me lathered up..... LoL. And, too..... So far as I'm concerned, there's no throttle that's TOO "snatchy".... And even if it were, I'd rather that than the opposite :) Stellar review, so much fun to watch.. Just from your review, I'm CHOMPING to try one out! We see em now n then, here in Thailand, but i had no idea how well they do.... til now :)
Glad the UA-cam algorithm showed me your video. I’m between bikes at the moment and the 450 MT looks really interesting. I probably won’t be buying anything until next year so I’m intrigued to see how you get on with it. I’ve owned a Tracer 900 in the past (never bonded with it), and NC750X (loved it but it wasn’t exactly a thrill a minute) and ridden a few more bikes too. I’m really keen on something smaller capacity but still able to do it all so have been looking at the Triumph Scramber 400X, Himalayan etc. Happy riding…
17:09 a twin will be night and day compared to a single you've been use to, and the torque and sound of the cross plane twin is great, hope you enjoy your ride 😊
Congratulations on the new bike. Hope you have years of happy safe riding on her. Selfishly I hope you keep the Royal Enfield as I always enjoy videos featuring that bike and I miss your old Meteor as well, but it does get expensive to garage and maintain multiple bikes. I too have three in the garage and currently shopping for a fourth. Seems we motorcycle enthusiasts always need just one more 🤣.
Just bought mine in Cyprus, looking forward to riding the trails in the mountains once I covered a few hundred klms on the road, it certainly looks and feels a winner.
I bought a 650MT last October as my first bike after passing my full test first time August at 57 yo, i absolutely love it, just ridden most of the north Yorkshire moors over the weekend in the lovely weather, i'm sure you'll love the 450MT! looking forward to more videos. 🙂
Congrats! Got mine a little over a month ago (also blue) and I've already got 2000 km on it. I love it more every time I ride it. 🥰It has everything I need and nothing I don't. The only accessory I will be adding is the crash bars, in case I drop it. I do day-long rides (300-400 km) and it is so comfortable, nimble and easy that I come back not feeling knackered. Living in Cyprus I have no need for a big engine and would much rather have less weight, as I mostly ride mountain twisties and some dirt roads. She is capable and fun on both and I have no problems keeping up with the bigger bikes in the group. She is fine on the highway too, but I only take those as a last resort. My other bike is a Fantic Caballero 500 which is a lot of fun but also very problematic. Prior to that I owned a CB 500X which was totally wrecked in an accident. Nice bike but not as capable off-road as the MT. As for the "snatchy" throttle, you can make a big difference if you adjust it to remove the slack. Takes about 2 minutes. Enjoy your new bike and keep us posted on how it goes. I think you'll love it. PS: I named mine Baozhai. 😊
Congratulations! Very enjoyable video and review. You came up after Mr. Flyer. V glad. I’m a subscriber now. Looking forward to seeing many vlogs. Betty as a name 🤣👊
Wow, that looks like an awesome bike, you were gushing over this bike, even when it was in the crate and then on the road congratulations on finding your bike. Looking forward to your adventures. I think your new bike should be called Frankie.
Excellent first ride review of a bike that I'm really interested in for a number of reasons (engine configuration, tank capacity, seat height, suspension etc...). Great seeing where you rode the bike as I know that area really well having ridden around there many times in the past. Interesting to hear your thoughts regarding how it compares to the new Himalayan 450 (less/no vibes from the 450MT?). It's certainly a very well spec'd bike for the money, looks great IMO and sounds superb, so I'm sure you're going to love your rides on it. Keep the videos coming, it'll be interesting to see how it goes long term👍👍
I must be one of the lucky six then as my bike is here too. Unfortunately, due to a snapped wrist after a motorcycle accident I won't be riding mine just yet so you've beaten me to it. Glad to see you're enjoying your bike, seems these are going to sell really well (if they can produce enough). I've allowed mine to be ridden by another UA-cam reviewer (Mark Pulling) so expect another UK review very soon (poss Monday). Have fun.
@@restdayrider That's weird. I just subscribed and noticed you went to Woodcote. I've been there a few times myself and on my old BSA. (a 1953 C11) which I'd guess is the same (or very nearly the same) age as the one you rode).
I am very pleased to see that, you have taken a big leap forward in your riding journey. I look forward to your next adventures with your growing collection! 👍👍
Ha! I said after your other reviews that my money was on the CFMoto. It's a no brainer. There are some brilliant bikes coming from the new manufacturers, Voge, Benelli, and CFMoto. I have a TRK502, and after a lifetime on more large capacity bikes than I can remember, I absolutely love it.
i have the trk 502x and its a cracking bike good quality the chinese are catching up in relation to quality control i love the trk 500 and its up there with the best of things iam also hearing great things about cf moto ,good luck girl happy motoring
Congratulations Lass , Being a Enfield fan I expected to really like the new Himi`450 but after watching your ride on one I was less than sure what it would be like. A few weeks ago I was able to ride the CF Moto 450 and was immediately impressed with it and was looking forward to your thoughts whenever you eventually got to ride one. This weekend just passed we had to go down to the city and I was finally able to ride a new Himalayan 450. I doubt I was 1klm into the test ride on the Himi` and I thought to myself , I reckon if Charlie gets to ride a CF450MT she will probably buy one. Sat down today to catch up on my YT videos and ..... 🤣👍 I reckon if you put these two machines next to each other without any branding and both painted the same colour and people test rode them back to back the 450MT would be the majority pick. As for a name , Perhaps "Boudicea" or maybe even "Noodles" Safe Travels 🙏☺
Congratulations on the bike and you have one of the best informative videos out, I have the 450 NK with the same motor and transmission and I absolutely love it, but I can’t wait for the MTs to the United States. I have my order in. I’m going to be doing quite a long ride all across the United States in some national parks like Yellowstone and glacier with it next spring because they’re not even supposed to be here till this fall sometime And I have to wait for the weather to do some of the national parks, but they’ll be a lot of riding until then and I agree with you on the politics motorcycle manufacture has nothing to do with government and I think these bikes are gonna take everything by storm. GO YOU
Welcome to the Cfmoto 450MT club. Us Aussies received ours about a month ago and there are a few videos already on youtube of riders tearing around on the dirt here already. Also some handy tips and views of the bike. I myself had to adjust the throttle due to excess free play, but most of the riders in Australia had this and that just made the snatchy feeling worse. I'm 5'10" and found it a bit cramped but luckily my tall seat arrived at the dealer and that has helped give me more room and comfort as all that height is more foam. My other extras have not arrived yet so still waiting on the crash bars as I will be riding lots of dirt roads. But alas I couldn't wait to try it on the dirt and on one hill climb I forgot to turn the ABS and traction control off, making me lose drive to the back wheel and tipping the bike over. Just some scratches on the white plastic ( I have the blue one too ) as I had to drag the bike, on it's side across the track to be able to lift it back up. I did buy a taller screen as the original screen was too low for me at higher speeds. To me, it is the, do most things bike and has a great engine, great fit and finish and a great price.
I have strong feelings about buying Chinese motorcycles. Last November I bought a Chinese built Voge 300 Rally and I love it. It’s my second bike bought to compliment the 500X I use for touring. The Voge is a really good, really honest bike. It was great value for money but it’s so much better than that… The details are amazing and it performs really well on and off road, really well off road and that’s straight out of the box. No suspension upgrades were needed, the OE tyres are excellent and the Loncin built Kawasaki engine is a delight. If people have a problem with Chinese bikes that’s their problem, for me my Chinese bike is a real star.
Quite a few Voge bikes in Jerez where l am living right now, the 300 & some larger cruiser types. The Spanish are not hung up on names but personally l'll wait a few years.
I bought the Voge too and it's been brilliant. I've tried pretty much everything to destroy her (including drowning) and she soldiers on. I'm just hoping the 450MT will be better for distance. Swings & Roundabouts.
I watched the Bingley Wheeler ride the 800 he bought one, so great to see others giving CFMoto a chance. We will all find out if they last and there as good as they seem. Ride with care look out for the boxes on wheels that pull out in front of you.
Great choice! I am very taken with the 450MT. Personally, think a twin is the best compromise engine wise - power, sound, size and weight. Looks really good too and brilliant value. Enjoy. If I see you at the ABR, I’ll pop over and have a gander. Roger has served you so well and shows what a ‘little’ bike can do.
Great first impressions, thanks a lot for sharing them here! If I ever happen to be in your area, I'll surely be on the lookout for this nice bike! Greetings from Austria :) PS: Came here for the CFMoto, but now had a look at your other content. Really like your style - subscribed.
Excellent choice, had an opportunity to test ride this one in my country (Skopje, Macedonia)...all that you said about "her" :) is true - I confirm .... what a sound they get from that 450cc 270 degree crank, loved it "her" ;) ...enjoy ;)
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this ; but on my first new bike for the run in period I never went above 4000 revs and I didn't stay in the one gear for long. So in essence up and down the gearbox little and often and don't over rev it. Hopefully that all makes sense to you
I think you just need to rev it out in each gear a little more (it’s a twin thing! 😁) it’s a glorious little lady (Gloria?) with a really lusty exhaust note. I think the spec at that price is going to knock a few manufacturers on their tailpipe. Maybe Roger could become your daughters first big bike? Have fun and I look forward to your new adventures with Miss “??” 👍
FYI there are folks who have already swapped out front and rear sprockets to decrease RPM at speed. So if you decide it’s little too buzzy on the motorway that is an option. So very glad you’re happy with your purchase.
Great review, CF Moto have come on leaps and bounds. Yours is a little peach, nice bike great colour scheme. Enjoy your new ride, I'm sure you will have fun. 👍
Vegas in Charlie! Look at you. I'm praying you find many peaceful rides. Black Betty has a new pal! Apparently, Roger is done with Sally moving in. I am sticking with the 411. More power and speed will probably take me out, so thank you for all your cool videos on LA Gertha and Roger. Time Flys.
Congratulations!
Australia has had these for a month & sold a bucket load.
There are a few things to note: seat base rubbers especially the front ones tend to go missing. Keep an eye on them & perhaps glue them on.
Secondly: apply anti-seize to the chain adjustment bolt thread that are inside the swingarm. These can corrode. Steel & aluminium don’t mix.
You’d probably want to remove the slackness of the throttle cables as well. Makes for on-off throttle applications on road & off-road.
Otherwise, enjoy it & run it in & serviced before dirt road use.
That's some great tips, thank you! 😊
Got 1200 km on my in Poland. Two main points, the gearing is super short. In 6th, at 120 ish kmh, the motor spins at 7000 rpm (8500 red line). I installed one up 15t front sprocket, about 500 rpm less but the acceleration and tight trail riding is negatively affected. Two, bad on/off from idle fueling (thx euro whatever). Cable slack adj helps, but a good, clean tune is required. Last smaller thing is the exhaust, sounds great, but it's on the loud side. Skid plate is paper thin. Rest is great and at this price......we bought two.
What is the price there in poland?
@@Raku_RK 6k usd
There's an update to fix the throttle supposedly
Thanks, thats great information...I need something highway capable and those revs seem very high even with sprocket change.
@stoicwarrior346 Yep, back on my tuned up Rally 300 here in Asia. The Rally is "comfortable at 100, the MT450 with 15t at 110 kmh. Now the 450 has plenty of power left, the Rally not much. So I stand by my original impression, the 450 has way too short gearing in upper gears, 6th should be 1000 rpm lower.
18:07 it is short geared, because it is also used off-road. If you only going to use this on road, it's recommended to change the front sprockets to a 15-16 or 17 tooth if you can, and reduce the rear sprocket by 3 to 6 tooth If you can. That will reduce your revs on top and get you better gas mileage.
19:10 The jerky throttle has been fixed with a firmware update.
A very nice and comprehensive review. Among the best I have come across for the MT450. Kudos to you.
well done Sally i bought the 650 MT and took it on the dave day run and never missed a beat . Nothing but praise for CFMOTO and Bike treads.
I think now is very diffcult find a 650MT, because of 700MT "update", but i think is a very very good deal if you find last ones...
I do love an unbiased review of a bike that the reviewer loves. I was the same a few years ago with a particular brand of camera! 😂😂 Ride safe and enjoy. 😃
Thank you 😊
that's one of the best reviews I've seen in a long time, full with enthusiasm, honesty and love! ride safe!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😄
Greetings from down under. Very exciting. Thanks for sharing.
This is so weird! I called into my royal Enfield dealer at 5pm tonight and sat on a new Himalayan. I was not excited. Then I saw it.... The cf moto 450 mt.... I sat on it and my daughter said it suits you more dad!! lt was beautiful. And ... I was excited.... Test ride booked for Monday.....
Brilliant! 😊
Saw one yesterday looked really good.
yeah the new himi tbh has lost its original spark, old 411 still looks better, they should've stuck on that design.
@@metalsadmanAll those glorious colours and they choose such dull Matt paint 😢
I'll wait for the next years one ! See what happens!
I’ve been looking forward to seeing this,, I’ve looked at a lot of ride reviews but I wanted to see yours as you have a great way of making it real,, after this I’m going to test ride one,, I’m 6 foot 4 and don’t fit many bikes at all but I’m going to try this one,, thanks girl,, your a gem. Stay sharp and ride safe 🇦🇺🇬🇧
Thank you Geoff. There is a higher seat option for taller folk. 😊
One of the great CF Moto selling points is the 4 year parts and labour warranty :)
In Romania we get 5 years waranty. 2years normal waranty + 3 years more from cf moto.
But the dealer network is poor ... So to keep your warranty, you need to get the servicing done at the dealer. But you might be hours away from the closest CF Moto dealer. So, change the oil yourself and void the warranty ... Or ride for hours to reach a dealer. Oil needs to be changed every 3000 miles.
They need to allow people to do basic servicing without voiding he warranty. Then I will celebrate the warranty.
So happy for you! Well done, Charlie...looking forward to multiple ride reports!!
Just woke up and watched your brilliant review. I'm so happy for you your first new bike which you deserve for just being a wonderful human being. Look forward to updates.
Thanks from Sri Lanka!
Congratulations Charlie. The CFMOTO looks like a lovely bike. You have chosen well.
I look forward to your next adventure.
Excellent, you can hear the excitement in your voice about this bike and what lays ahead. Good luck
Two wheel rider
I'm looking at downsizing from a Yamaha TDM900 (2009) road bike in Australia. The weight of my TDM900 is quite heavy especially if you accidently drop it. I think my TDM900 weighs around 190kg compared to 175kg (dry) for the CF Moto MT 450. The Honda CRF 300 LRA rally trail is around 152kg from what I can gather. So I have been looking at both the Honda CRF 300 LRA rally and the CF Moto MT 450 which your review on your new CF Moto MT 450 has helped me quite a lot. I think there a lot more features on the CF Moto MT 450 that would suit my needs in comparison to the Honda CRF 300 LRA rally in my part of Australia.
My TDM900 has road tyres which will slip on wet grass if your riding up a slight slope which I have experienced at home. Not too long ago I lost traction and accidently dropped the TDM900 bike (no damage). So upgrading to a bike that has road and trail tyres and less weight seems to be pointing to the CF Moto MT 450 given the new ride away costs are similar in Australia for both bikes.
I bought a 450NK in January and I love it, the engine is a little gem, didn't forget the 4 year warranty and one year roadside assistance, my dealer even delivered it to me, but i'm tempted with the MT, my throttle is very snatchy but I cured it by using Shell V-power.
PS I'm 62 i've been riding bikes since I was 16, I was a motorcycle instructor full time for 27 years covering 1.4 million miles this is my first Chinese bike but it won't be my last the built quality is amazing and the engineering is as good if not better than the Japanese
Glad you're loving it. 😊
Congratulations, great looking bike. Love the color, cannot wait to see videos about the adventures you have.
Thank you for sharing the whole experience, I have a deposit on one here in Michigan that is scheduled to arrive late August so this makes me salivate. Enjoy!
You'll love it! 😁
I love the gear reviews and I sincerely do not care if there are affiliate links or whatever. Your information is always fair and balanced and you don’t appear to hyper inflate any stats compared to any other review I watch. Do more!
I appreciate that! 😊
Really informative review. My preference in bikes & ownership of was always in the clasic style, but that was until I watched this review. I never came across the CFMOTO ranges before, so while having my bike serviced at Bike Treads, I looked at the Heritage & Sport models & came away thinking that either one could be the next bike for me, so a big thank you as a change in style looks certain 👍
That's really nice to hear that you're considering a change, I think it does us good to look outside of our norm sometimes. 😊
Shes a great bike Charlie, ive had mine nearly a month here in Australia. Had first service already, im loving the light easy to handle feel of the bike . The power is enough to keep me happy as an aging rider. I ordered the higher seat but im thinking i shouldn't have worried about it as the seat in comfy and i can touch the ground, ill try it anyway. Enjoy the new bike congrats.
Good to hear that after a month you're still loving it! 😊
Fantastic vid chops onwards and upwards mate
I was only looking at these yesterday in MAndP in Cardiff. Nice looking bikes.
Beautiful bike Charlie, excellent choice!! Wish you lots of fun with it. Break it in carefully and it will take you everywhere! It's finally better weather so enjoy. Take care and drive safely. Regards, Jan.
Yes been following these since they appeared At the shows.. Great looking bike for the price and all the bits the Himmy doesn't with the twin pot being the best paticularly for road use.. Like you mentioned great first bike for confident riding.. Will test ride one soon.. Enjoy the adventure
Congratulations on picking such an excellent bike. I noted something in your review and that was the difference in pick up between your previous bikes and this new one. You did wonder if this was down to the two cylinders and yes, you are correct. Once you can use the full range of the engine, this will become one of the most positive aspects of choosing a twin cylinder bike. Give it time. Another commenter suggested that these engines thrive on revs. Don’t forget that! I for one am looking forward to more. Enjoy!
Thank you for that tip. 😊
Congratulations on getting the new motorbike, she looks great! I’m keen to see long term reviews and what accessories will be released for the 450MT.
I currently own a big ol’ BMW R1100GS from 1997 but I’m interested to get something modern and light that my wife and I can both drive around our small country roads.
As for a name suggestion, I’d say “Lucy” is fitting. Lucy was the first woman/human ever discovered, so considering your other bikes have men’s names (Roger etc) it would be a nice reference? It also means ‘light’ in Latin!
Safe travels!
That was a great review, thanks
You have done a lot of research. They look fantastic they are well built and designed and they sound fantastic. And it seems like they have a little character too. At this stage I would get one if I could part with my Honda
Congratulations and great choice. I’m actually amazed you were able to get one, I would have thought there’d be waiting lists and deposits taken months ago. No wonder there’s so many new Himalayan order cancellations, it looks a far better package overall.
Thanks for the review , very informative and I believe this could be on my list for my next bike….lightish and enough power for riding around the dales etc. Cheers
I bought the 450NK, after 40 years out of motorcycling, and my first 4 stroke. I found the throttle pretty snatchy to begin with. Slow speed roundabouts were a nightmare..... until I adjusted the throttle, and took all the free play out of it. Now it's great. It does something as soon as I turn it now, rather than turning through the play before anything happened.
Enjoy your bike, and may catch you at ABR. Would love to see the bike as definitely considering getting one.
Charlie !! I’m soooo delighted for you. You can hear the excitement in your voice. That’s a stunning blue colour and the exhaust look and sound is awesome. So, she’s a girl - looks like a ‘Maisie’ to me 😉. As it happens, I’m riding over to Swindon tomorrow to Blade Motorcycles to pick up a Triumph Bonneville Bobber. It’s a ‘23 plate with only 800 miles so just like new without having to run it in 😎. I’ve traded in my Ninja650. Hope you had a good time in Spain and I look forward to those vlogs. Your gonna have a great Summer ahead of you on your new ride 😎😎
Sounds like a Bobber bargain ! Ride safe . 😊
A lot of people are waiting for this as I said on FB my Himmy's gone and CF Moto I bought after Scotland I thought I need more power it manged it so I bought a 650GT, This brand is full of quality... You've picked a good choice well worth the wait there's 7 450 Mt on order at my dealers Enjoy Charlie 👍 looking fwd to a lot more of your vlogs
Thank you. 😊
Great review! Looking forward to watching your future adventues.
Even WITHOUT th opening soundtrack for the un_boxing of it, it's a thing of beauty to behold..... Then u add th music and WHAM, you've got me lathered up..... LoL.
And, too..... So far as I'm concerned, there's no throttle that's TOO "snatchy".... And even if it were, I'd rather that than the opposite :)
Stellar review, so much fun to watch.. Just from your review, I'm CHOMPING to try one out!
We see em now n then, here in Thailand, but i had no idea how well they do.... til now :)
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Glad the UA-cam algorithm showed me your video. I’m between bikes at the moment and the 450 MT looks really interesting. I probably won’t be buying anything until next year so I’m intrigued to see how you get on with it.
I’ve owned a Tracer 900 in the past (never bonded with it), and NC750X (loved it but it wasn’t exactly a thrill a minute) and ridden a few more bikes too. I’m really keen on something smaller capacity but still able to do it all so have been looking at the Triumph Scramber 400X, Himalayan etc.
Happy riding…
Hi! Make sure you subscribe to see how I get on with the bike! 😊
17:09 a twin will be night and day compared to a single you've been use to, and the torque and sound of the cross plane twin is great, hope you enjoy your ride 😊
Congratulations on the new bike. Hope you have years of happy safe riding on her. Selfishly I hope you keep the Royal Enfield as I always enjoy videos featuring that bike and I miss your old Meteor as well, but it does get expensive to garage and maintain multiple bikes. I too have three in the garage and currently shopping for a fourth. Seems we motorcycle enthusiasts always need just one more 🤣.
I have mine on order, should be here in albania next week. Will have the first one here. Am super excited!
You won't be disappointed! 😊
Just bought mine in Cyprus, looking forward to riding the trails in the mountains once I covered a few hundred klms on the road, it certainly looks and feels a winner.
It'll be fabulous for that. 😊
I bought a 650MT last October as my first bike after passing my full test first time August at 57 yo, i absolutely love it, just ridden most of the north Yorkshire moors over the weekend in the lovely weather, i'm sure you'll love the 450MT! looking forward to more videos. 🙂
Great that you're loving the 650 😊
I love it. As a GS rider, give me that for fun , top bike, lovely review, congrats.
Looks a very nice bike like the colour as well, looking forward to your adventures riding it. Nice throaty exhaust note, nice choice Charlie.
Congrats! Got mine a little over a month ago (also blue) and I've already got 2000 km on it. I love it more every time I ride it. 🥰It has everything I need and nothing I don't. The only accessory I will be adding is the crash bars, in case I drop it. I do day-long rides (300-400 km) and it is so comfortable, nimble and easy that I come back not feeling knackered.
Living in Cyprus I have no need for a big engine and would much rather have less weight, as I mostly ride mountain twisties and some dirt roads. She is capable and fun on both and I have no problems keeping up with the bigger bikes in the group. She is fine on the highway too, but I only take those as a last resort. My other bike is a Fantic Caballero 500 which is a lot of fun but also very problematic. Prior to that I owned a CB 500X which was totally wrecked in an accident. Nice bike but not as capable off-road as the MT.
As for the "snatchy" throttle, you can make a big difference if you adjust it to remove the slack. Takes about 2 minutes.
Enjoy your new bike and keep us posted on how it goes. I think you'll love it.
PS: I named mine Baozhai. 😊
That's so good to hear your loving yours 😍
Charlie, very excited for you! Sally looks amazing!!
Thank you, she's not a Sally tho! Not sure how that came about but a name will be chosen soon. 😊
Talk about Living The Dream, a great 1st touch review. Looking forward to your future rides on your new wheels. 👍
Thank you 😊
Congratulations!
Very enjoyable video and review. You came up after Mr. Flyer. V glad. I’m a subscriber now. Looking forward to seeing many vlogs. Betty as a name 🤣👊
Thank you! And welcome to the channel. ☺️
It's a beauty ,Charlie! Congrats! You get a lot of bike for your money with that bike. BTW ,they call it the 450 Ibex, here in the States.
I would buy this bike in an instant, what a great looking bike and a good honest review 🙏🏼🏴
Thank you 😊
Congrats on the new bike!!
Looks fantastic…
Maybe ‘Moto Molly!’ 😃
Congratulations on your new bike hope to see them in Canada in October so the say.🤙
We’ll you’ve sold it to me what a nice looking bike with a great spread of power and torque 👍
I don't usually watch unboxing videos. I loved this though. Congratulations on your first new bike 🎉
Congratulations on your purchase Charlie. No doubt you will totally enjoy your CF Moto 450 MT on your future Biking Adventure. Stay safe.
Thank you Rab. 😊
Wow, that looks like an awesome bike, you were gushing over this bike, even when it was in the crate and then on the road congratulations on finding your bike. Looking forward to your adventures. I think your new bike should be called Frankie.
Excellent first ride review of a bike that I'm really interested in for a number of reasons (engine configuration, tank capacity, seat height, suspension etc...). Great seeing where you rode the bike as I know that area really well having ridden around there many times in the past. Interesting to hear your thoughts regarding how it compares to the new Himalayan 450 (less/no vibes from the 450MT?). It's certainly a very well spec'd bike for the money, looks great IMO and sounds superb, so I'm sure you're going to love your rides on it. Keep the videos coming, it'll be interesting to see how it goes long term👍👍
Thank you 😊
Hello Charlie, very beautiful bike! I´m happy for you. I´m shure you will be making some nice trips with it and enjoy the riding quality of the CF. 🙂
Looks an awesome bike and great value. Well done on the purchase, look forward to more content. 👍
I must be one of the lucky six then as my bike is here too. Unfortunately, due to a snapped wrist after a motorcycle accident I won't be riding mine just yet so you've beaten me to it.
Glad to see you're enjoying your bike, seems these are going to sell really well (if they can produce enough). I've allowed mine to be ridden by another UA-cam reviewer (Mark Pulling) so expect another UK review very soon (poss Monday).
Have fun.
You sir are a legend,I watch Marks channel 👍👍
Sorry to hear you can't ride at the moment! The bike will be your recovery reward and you won't be disappointed!
@@restdayrider That's weird. I just subscribed and noticed you went to Woodcote. I've been there a few times myself and on my old BSA. (a 1953 C11) which I'd guess is the same (or very nearly the same) age as the one you rode).
Just saw Mark's review.. Quite informative
Absolutely thrilled for you Charlie! Looking great indeed 🙂 Ride safe and enjoy!
Thank you! 😊
Awesome, looks and sounds great, ready for your next big trip 👍
Well done on ur choice , i shall watch with interest so i hope you keep us updated 👍🙂
Oh I definitely shall! Lots of trips to come!
Oh, new bike day. You can't beat it! Wonderful. 👍😊
Nicely done Charlie, I’ve heard good things about this machine. I think Sandy liked it too. Cam xx💐
Thanks 👍
Looks amazing! Safe riding, looking forward to your videos touring on this :)
I am very pleased to see that, you have taken a big leap forward in your riding journey. I look forward to your next adventures with your growing collection! 👍👍
Thank you 😊
Great vid, thank you & Happy New Bike Day. 🎉. This bike will generate lots of interest. Great price point.
Wow Charlie, didn’t see that coming!! Wishing you many happy miles together.
Ha! I said after your other reviews that my money was on the CFMoto. It's a no brainer. There are some brilliant bikes coming from the new manufacturers, Voge, Benelli, and CFMoto. I have a TRK502, and after a lifetime on more large capacity bikes than I can remember, I absolutely love it.
Thank you 😊
i have the trk 502x and its a cracking bike good quality the chinese are catching up in relation to quality control i love the trk 500 and its up there with the best of things iam also hearing great things about cf moto ,good luck girl happy motoring
The quality kit as standard is to behold at the price ie kyb suspension! Finish looks great... looks fab... enjoy Charlie!
Couldn't agree more! 😊
Congratulations! I, like you have NEVER bought anything new and I'm 54. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the new toy!
Congratulations Lass ,
Being a Enfield fan I expected to really like the new Himi`450 but after watching your ride on one I was less than sure what it would be like.
A few weeks ago I was able to ride the CF Moto 450 and was immediately impressed with it and was looking forward to your thoughts whenever you eventually got to ride one.
This weekend just passed we had to go down to the city and I was finally able to ride a new Himalayan 450.
I doubt I was 1klm into the test ride on the Himi` and I thought to myself , I reckon if Charlie gets to ride a CF450MT she will probably buy one.
Sat down today to catch up on my YT videos and ..... 🤣👍
I reckon if you put these two machines next to each other without any branding and both painted the same colour and people test rode them back to back the 450MT would be the majority pick.
As for a name , Perhaps "Boudicea" or maybe even "Noodles"
Safe Travels 🙏☺
Congratulations Charlie! Hope you get a lot of miles and fun on the bike, as you have had on Roger! Keep up the great work! 😀😀🌹🌹
Fingers crossed! 😊
Congratulations on the bike and you have one of the best informative videos out, I have the 450 NK with the same motor and transmission and I absolutely love it, but I can’t wait for the MTs to the United States. I have my order in. I’m going to be doing quite a long ride all across the United States in some national parks like Yellowstone and glacier with it next spring because they’re not even supposed to be here till this fall sometime And I have to wait for the weather to do some of the national parks, but they’ll be a lot of riding until then and I agree with you on the politics motorcycle manufacture has nothing to do with government and I think these bikes are gonna take everything by storm. GO YOU
Thank you! Are you looking to add an MT to the NK when it arrives then? You'll have a fleet of them! 😊
@@restdayrider I will most likely trade in
Love the blue paint colour!
Congrats on the new bike. It certainly ticks all the right boxes. Look forward to your adventures with her. 🙏
Wishing you many safe and happy miles on your new bike. Enjoy!
Welcome to the Cfmoto 450MT club. Us Aussies received ours about a month ago and there are a few videos already on youtube of riders tearing around on the dirt here already. Also some handy tips and views of the bike.
I myself had to adjust the throttle due to excess free play, but most of the riders in Australia had this and that just made the snatchy feeling worse. I'm 5'10" and found it a bit cramped but luckily my tall seat arrived at the dealer and that has helped give me more room and comfort as all that height is more foam. My other extras have not arrived yet so still waiting on the crash bars as I will be riding lots of dirt roads. But alas I couldn't wait to try it on the dirt and on one hill climb I forgot to turn the ABS and traction control off, making me lose drive to the back wheel and tipping the bike over. Just some scratches on the white plastic ( I have the blue one too ) as I had to drag the bike, on it's side across the track to be able to lift it back up.
I did buy a taller screen as the original screen was too low for me at higher speeds.
To me, it is the, do most things bike and has a great engine, great fit and finish and a great price.
Oh No! Sorry you had a little lay down! I'm anxious to get the crash bars on asap!
I have strong feelings about buying Chinese motorcycles. Last November I bought a Chinese built Voge 300 Rally and I love it. It’s my second bike bought to compliment the 500X I use for touring. The Voge is a really good, really honest bike. It was great value for money but it’s so much better than that… The details are amazing and it performs really well on and off road, really well off road and that’s straight out of the box. No suspension upgrades were needed, the OE tyres are excellent and the Loncin built Kawasaki engine is a delight. If people have a problem with Chinese bikes that’s their problem, for me my Chinese bike is a real star.
Quite a few Voge bikes in Jerez where l am living right now, the 300 & some larger cruiser types. The Spanish are not hung up on names but personally l'll wait a few years.
I bought the Voge too and it's been brilliant. I've tried pretty much everything to destroy her (including drowning) and she soldiers on.
I'm just hoping the 450MT will be better for distance. Swings & Roundabouts.
Voge build BMW engines
@@thebrowns5337 as CFMoto build KTM engines (i own a Voge 300, but i think next year i'll change for a 450MT/700MT, depends on feelings and money :) )
give Kove 450 rally a try if you have a chance
Congratulations Charlie looks a nice bike looking forward to see many more vids of you having fun 👍👍👍
I can't wait! 😊
Nice bid, I have the blue on back order.Happy safe riding
Wow you both look so cool together 😊 happy riding !
Yay! Thank you! 😊
I watched the Bingley Wheeler ride the 800 he bought one, so great to see others giving CFMoto a chance. We will all find out if they last and there as good as they seem. Ride with care look out for the boxes on wheels that pull out in front of you.
Absolutely.
Great choice! I am very taken with the 450MT. Personally, think a twin is the best compromise engine wise - power, sound, size and weight. Looks really good too and brilliant value. Enjoy. If I see you at the ABR, I’ll pop over and have a gander. Roger has served you so well and shows what a ‘little’ bike can do.
Absolutely, hope to see you at ABR 😊
Blue Bell!
A nod to the day job. Glad you are back.
Great first impressions, thanks a lot for sharing them here! If I ever happen to be in your area, I'll surely be on the lookout for this nice bike! Greetings from Austria :)
PS: Came here for the CFMoto, but now had a look at your other content. Really like your style - subscribed.
Thank you! And welcome to the channel! ☺️
Excellent choice, had an opportunity to test ride this one in my country (Skopje, Macedonia)...all that you said about "her" :) is true - I confirm .... what a sound they get from that 450cc 270 degree crank, loved it "her" ;) ...enjoy ;)
Glad you agree. 😊
Sally looks amazing Charlie amazing value. May she always be fun , safe and always get you home. Ron from Ireland.
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this ; but on my first new bike for the run in period I never went above 4000 revs and I didn't stay in the one gear for long. So in essence up and down the gearbox little and often and don't over rev it. Hopefully that all makes sense to you
That's what I've been trying to stick to. But in order to sit at 50 the revs are just over 4k. 😊
Lucy Blue came straight to my mind as soon as you ask to name your bike. I like the look. I look forward to seeing your adventures on it.
Thank you 😊
I think you just need to rev it out in each gear a little more (it’s a twin thing! 😁) it’s a glorious little lady (Gloria?) with a really lusty exhaust note. I think the spec at that price is going to knock a few manufacturers on their tailpipe. Maybe Roger could become your daughters first big bike? Have fun and I look forward to your new adventures with Miss “??” 👍
Thank you for the twin tip! I'm all up for learning 'how' to ride this puppy!
The owners manual says not to rev it past 4000 rpm for the first 500km.
I did like the CFMoto 450MT. I saw it at Fowlers, but had already ordered an Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT ES
FYI there are folks who have already swapped out front and rear sprockets to decrease RPM at speed. So if you decide it’s little too buzzy on the motorway that is an option. So very glad you’re happy with your purchase.
That’s funny I just thought of Gloria before I read the comments.What a fabulous bike!
Great review, CF Moto have come on leaps and bounds. Yours is a little peach, nice bike great colour scheme. Enjoy your new ride, I'm sure you will have fun. 👍
Thank you 😊
All the best with your new bike Charlie 👍
Great video and the bike really looks and sounds great . looking forward to more videos on this bike.❤🎉
So pleased for you and Sally.
Great review and I wish you many happy miles 😊
Vegas in Charlie! Look at you. I'm praying you find many peaceful rides. Black Betty has a new pal!
Apparently, Roger is done with Sally moving in.
I am sticking with the 411. More power and speed will probably take me out, so thank you for all your cool videos on LA Gertha and Roger. Time Flys.