CFmoto 450SS - My top 5 favorite things about this bike - Will some of them SURPRISE you?!
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- Today I’m talking through five things that I personally love about my 450SS!
2:56 - #1 (price)
4:55 - #2 (paint)
7:45 - #3 (TFT display)
11:06 - #4 (fit/finish/quality)
14:50 - #5 (exhaust)
Wanna know more about the gear I wear?
Check it out:
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Boots (black/white/red) - www.cyclegear.com/gear/alpine...
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#450ss #cfmotousa #450sr
People keep saying that CFmoto paid for good reviews, and that this is just another Chinesium potmetal piece of garbage. But I dont see anything like that with this bike and I absolutely plan on buying this over the Ninja 400 or the Yamaha R3. I think CFmoto is going to dominate the market with the price, and I expect this bike will become more and more popular once they prove themselves as a reliable, aggressively priced, and well built brand.
Honestly, I can see why people are saying that. It's not very often that a brand new bike is released, let alone a Chinese one, and all the big time UA-camrs and motorcycle reviewers say things like "I'm having a hard time finding anything bad about this bike".
CFmoto's success in this market will be all about their longevity and reliability. If these bikes are still running strong with no major known issues about 15K miles, then people will start believing.
@@CharlieDTE Yes, but CFMoto, in their defense and unlike many other of the start up out of nowhere Chinese companies, does at least have a long history of developing motorcycle engines and parts for KTM and even Kawasaki (I believe), so that would be a good reason that they may be knocking it out and not making the stupid mistakes.
@@Compton3clipsed totally agree - I’m not overly concerned with the engine to be honest. I think more of my concern will ultimately be around the electronics (display, lights, overall wiring, etc) on the bike and maybe the quality of nuts and bolts over time. Nobody wants to perform maintenance in a 3 year old bike and have to worry about every bolt they touch breaking.
My initial verdict is that these bikes are of very good quality, and I’m hoping I’m not wrong! But, we unfortunately won’t know that for a few years.
me too bro, i wanted to buy ninja 400, but now I have changed my mind
Do it you won't be disappointed I have this bike it is amazing.
I really appreciate you putting these videos up....I'm getting a new bike next spring and have been looking at this one, and I love all the input
Exactly why I'm doing it! I don't want people to be "afraid" of buying a motorcycle produced by a Chinese manufacturer. Stick around, check out my future videos and reach back out if you end up getting one of these!
Thank for a actual good video about this bike I have been trying to find a good video about this bike and the sound.
Ayy I appreciate that my dude. Thanks for watching!
I really liked your reviewing style. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching! More videos coming this upcoming season
I HAVE THE 2020 NINJA KRT 400 BUT THINK I MAY SELL AND GET THE 450SS. IT SEEMS LIKE THE EXTRA FEATURES AND UPGRADE IS WELL WORTH IT. THANKS FOR SHARING.
The Ninja 400 KRT edition is what I was THIS close to buying before I pulled the trigger on this bike. Although I do absolutely love the color scheme of the KRT, I have 0 regrets buying the 450SS instead.
@@CharlieDTEvery very close to buying my first bike and I’m between the Ninja 400 and the CFMoto 450ss, would you still recommend the 450ss?
Great video Brother!
Thank you! I appreciate that
nice clean sliders and that windshield looks perfect to your bike brother :) SUBSCIRBED!
Thank you! I love the tinted windshield, it def looks much better than the clear stock one.
looks nice and sounds nice. thanks for a good review.
Thanks for watching!
People seriously underestimate the capabilities modern Chinese manufacturing. Anyone deep into the knife community can pretty quickly point to names like Reate and Bestech who are currently making arguably the highest quality production knives in the world. I only see CFmoto getting better and better as time goes on, and it seems like they are already doing extremely well.
Indeed, unfortunately, most people only buy cheap Chinese products to save money, and then accuse them of being made in China when they encounter problems. You should know that China can manufacture almost any product in the world: good quality, poor quality, very expensive or very cheap.
Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion on chinese manufacturing which, like anything else, can have good and poor.
Once I get my bike, and yes I'm looking at the CFMOTO 450SS, I'm only about 2 hours from you, I'm south of Baltimore
Awesome! That's def pretty close. I haven't had a chance to meet too many people near me with this bike quite yet. You'll have to let me know when you get yours!
Replacing the blue with red was a really awesome way to customize your bike! It looks awesome. How cool would it be if they made aftermarket colors down the road to give more options for customization?
Definitely love the color swap!
Thanks for this comment! Sorry for the delayed response. I'm sure a company will come out with different colors for some of those parts...it's a no brainer for easy customization.
@@CharlieDTE no problem on the delay! Can't wait for more customization options! Btw, I just got the safety recall taken care of but the shop wasn't even aware of it. Just thought I'd mention it in case you didn't know about it
Glad you were able to get the recall taken care of. My dealership is aware of it, but is not very easy to work with. They want the bike there BEFORE they will order the part to fix the issue, which could take a couple of weeks. A bit of a pain in the butt.
@@CharlieDTE ooph. So sorry you have to deal with that. My dealership thought it would take a least a week for the part to come in and it was there in like 2 days. But they also ordered it before scheduling the fix so overall an easy in and out process for me. I wish you the best of luck getting it sorted
I like your content on the little 450SS/SR. What made you choose this say over the Kwaka?
I appreciate all your comments, and the time you've spent watching my videos!
I personally chose this bike over the Kawasaki for some of the reasons I called out in this video. I felt like I was getting more value for this bike than I was for the Ninja 400. Sure, the N400 has a great reputation, but it's just a little stale in my opinion. But, the biggest driving factors of my decision were the ergonomics (I like the way this bike feels more than the N400) and the exhaust note.
did you swap out the blue fairings with the red ones? looks dope!
I did! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
I like it and the reviews say it’s better than the ninja 400… I do love the ninja 400 KRT tho but this is nice
Hey dude watched all your vids, you're doing great! If i remember correctly you say you are 5'10" tall in the haircut video, do you think the bike will be too small for me at 6'4" (192cm)?
Also what's the longest you ve been on the bike without getting uncomfortable? Ty! Hope to see you making more vids
Hey there! Thanks for checking out all my videos. I’m actually only 5’7”, so I’m not even in the realm of being able to compare to you. If I had to guess, I would think that your knees might start to ache after a bit, but that will likely be on most super sport styled bikes.
I’ve ridden about 2 hours straight without being uncomfortable. The occasional stretch of the leg at a light, but no back or knee aches. Seat holds up surprisingly well also.
I have a buddy who just got the same bike, he's around 6'1" and hasn't complained about it being too short for him. He does flat foot it with pretty bent knees though
@@CharlieDTEwhat is your inseam? Are you able to flat foot this bike? I’m 5’7 as well. With a 31 or 32 inseam.
Great video thanks for the info. I don't know why people get so worried about it being Chinese half the parts i get from Harley Davidson are made in china now
I think people underestimate what all is made in China (or any other country) these days.
Hey, just wondering if you would be willling to ever install new front indicators am a little nervous on doing them because I am kinda bad at installing stuff without instructions. I want some small little hidden ones under the winglets or right under the lights infront of the radiator so when they flash you can see them but they are a little hidden just wondering if you ever did do that please make a tutorial on wires and how to get to wiring thank you
Thanks for watching! As of now, I actually like the front indicators being on the mirrors. But, If I ever change my mind, I’ll be sure to document how to change them!
thinking of getting one of this. it’s been three months since you uploaded this video. how are things with your bike? any major issue?
thank you for your content btw
I've had mine a month now, and absolutely smashed it being a daily pretty much and have had no issues, almost up to second service (5k kms) and no issues whatsoever!
sorry for the super delayed response. It's now been a year of ownership and honestly the bike is no different than the day I bought it. Starts, stops and changes gears perfectly.
Im thinking about purchasing this bike. Im a heavyset guy weighing around 290lbs. Do you think itll be a good fit for me. Thanks
Hey there! I’m pretty heavyset myself weighing in around 270 pounds and only being 5’7”. I think as long as you’re comfortable with being hunched over a bit for extended periods of time while you ride, you’ll be fine!
I just saw @brandonf450 video where he changes the exhaust for an "austin racing slip on exhaust" and it looks and sounds amazing. Just in case you are thinking of making that change.
I've seen his videos. His exhaust does sound pretty solid, I'm just not entirely sure what direction I want to go with it quite yet.
Hi bro, i am very interested on this bike. But my country is quite hot.
Do you think this bike will easily catch overheat issue in my country? Cheers !
I’ve not had any issues with the bike over heating. Sure it runs warm, and the fans kick on pretty regularly, but I unfortunately can’t speak to how it would handle temperatures that are consistently very high.
hey, im trying to get a taller windscreen. where did you get yours and is it significantly taller or makes any difference?
Mine was ordered from Cfmoto directly (through my dealer) and no, I'm not sure it made a difference at all functionality wise, but it looks much better.
I wish I had that bike, but I have to stay with my Yamaha YBR 125ED.. :(
So this is available in white & red also? I've seen the silver/red & white & blue. I was also curious on the wheel wraps & parts links.
the available color changed depending on the country. I had the choice in silver/black or white/blue in France. I saw it on videos in Asia in full blue and full white with color patterns.
@nxt-lvl9485 this bike is only available in two options. Zircon Black (grey/black/red) and Nebula Black (white/black/blue). I have the nebula black, but took all the blue accents off the bike and replaced them with the factory CFmoto red accents (winglets, decals, sliders) and then added some additional things. Fully custom!
@@CharlieDTEcan I have your blue one😅
What clutch lever you got?
Semspeed levers ordered from eBay:
www.ebay.com/itm/225203407153?hash=item346f2b4931:g:lYwAAOSwsJtjR4HY&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABECcJ3zM%2F0GRUhJa%2FyLBoNfTuzCiSGVUCIXCIndiS%2F2rV4w0mxe5WtSPnIVpG66wBC%2FqM71VY1MgQFrVokSshhvBPJhYcKwZlhTOX3TnNdCAMrGfjeWt0yZSQkPZoTGpv5KQ8r%2FkQxv5II6%2BuUBb9xwLr8uvzonctMdJLwlfArw6avvnwY2eY4TnxRgQXxl9EXkv%2FX%2BAOBAiC6UICKj6%2FMUSeW%2Bne6y8tg7FxE3%2FtcMlKP3tzRyA7eF48W6DhGvniWoMEkl8plF%2F6LgNJog6hKxkcCFwr%2Fn9PTV5nWm1DD8aiWbpYtQg0l2myKoKw51KTioFhpFYcBPUikZ68wqcuZhjYo4c6xT%2FBVEO3r%2BDRy62l%7Ctkp%3ABFBMxobS8Kli&var=524133622198
how is your clutch feels? i feel like my clutch is so soft i got 2024 450SS
What color did you get? Also do you spot any diffrences?
@@eloisdejesuse780 i got the white one
@@markmacatula-so7xcHow much do u pay there in ur country?
My clutch has been fine for roughly 1800 miles now. It's VERY light, but i've never felt it slipping.
What phone mount are you running
I use a Quad Lock mount with a vibration dampener and wireless charging head. In this video it's mounted using a handlebar mount, but I've since switched to the stem mount.
16:36 totally agree with you, sounds like distorted shit when people do that 😂
Damn, im pretty impressed with the value your getting. I currently ride an R25, very basic bike going up to 190kmh/120mph, but this bike offers a lot more bang for buck. Wondering what the top speed for this bike?
Should be about 120 or so. I’ve only had it to about 110 and that was at the very top of 5th gear, so I imagine I cold get a few more MPH from that last gear.
What’s the avg range you get on a full tank?
It’s probably 200-250 miles. Depends on how aggressive you drive
You know, I really don’t pay attention that much. I ride a lot in the city with a good bit of start and stop. Probably between 150-200 miles before I fill up. However, I’m confident it would be much further than that if I kept the RPMs a little lower and used the highways more.
I hope there will be a 650 version
a 675 has been teased. supposedly an answer to the R7, very excited to see more info roll out
@@Koshmar-13 even better (for some of us), because its supposed to be a 3cyl
And they also offer a 5 year warranty!! In the netherlands
Can’t beat it!
What are the grips u used
The grips from this video were actually motorcross grips I grabbed from Cycle gear. I've since went back to the factory grips as I thought they were more comfortable.
Okay how did you do the color swap? I really don't like the new 24' colors. But getting the white and then swapping out to red accents would be perfect.
Most of the accents were just decals that peeled off. The winglets and the sliders are not decals. I found the part numbers for each of the things that I wanted to replace with red accents (from the zircon black bikes from 23) and ordered them all directly from my dealer. Took a couple weeks to receive and voila. Done!
we need another update
I wanna get a slip on exhaust for mine. Do you know what size pipe it is??
That's a great question. I haven't measured the diameter of the exhaust, but I can put that on my to-do list. I'll be out of town the next several days, but I'll try and follow up with you afterwards.
Every time I hear this bike I get 1299 vibes
i get an orgasm
so I really wanna buy this bike and im currently deciding if I should buy a ninja 400 or this beauty. But my ONLY problem is that i cant find any afmtermarket party like almost none im waiting until 2024 and then I hope that things got better because i cant find shit. But the bike is beautiful.
Lots aftermarket upgrades grips, crash bars, exhaust, sliders, windshields, levers, rear sets, seats, graphic add ons, exhaust sliders, axle sliders.
@@JessicaSimonson1976 I just bought a Honda CBR 650r instead 😂
@@sirluncha_lot4342 the irony is they are slow.
@@JessicaSimonson1976 Wich one is slow ?
@@sirluncha_lot4342 the 650r Honda tames down bikes engine.
Gas mileage?
I wouldn’t say the mileage is great, but obviously with it being a motorcycle it’s pretty decent. I stopped keeping track of how many miles I get from a tank honestly
@@CharlieDTE what do you mean by 'with it being a motorcycle it's decent'? don't motorcycles have better mileage than cars. eg. 5l/100km for a car is amazing but for a motorcycle it's very bad. for a 450cc bike I would expect it to be somwhere between 3,5 and 3,8l/100km. what numbers do you have?
I get 65+ mpg
Drawbacks, part availability and trade in value
Yup - and I have another video dedicated to calling those things out!
But I will add that nobody really knows what trade in value looks like yet. But obviously trade in value for a bike that cost $5,500 isn’t going to be high. It’s the same for a Ninja 400. Dealerships aren’t going to give you $4,000 for a used Ninja 400.
@@CharlieDTE just hoping they take off so that we either have parts readily available and know more about them or for other manufacturers to start adding more features to smaller bikes due to competition
@@clintb3927 absolutely! More competition in this space would be phenomenal. You shouldn’t have to spend $10,000+ to own a half decent motorcycle with some cool features. CFmoto is showing that it can be done at a reasonable price. Ninja ZX4-RR is a fantastic stepping stone to a new world of bikes, but comes with a very hefty price tag.
Why does this video feel like it was recorded in the 90s,
Something wrong with your camera?
Sorry, not sure why it feels that way. On my end the video plays in 1080P at 60FPS...I will admit the lighting wasn't the greatest, so that could be causing it to seem lower quality. I'll work on getting better content out moving forward!
Waooo this bike is amazing!!! The display gives 30hp, the paint nebula galaxy 5 hp and the engine 5 hp!!!! A wild best of 40hp!! 😱 is perfect for gays 🏳️🌈450ss🌈
Clown.
Sorry!! The paint it’s not just paint it’s polish nail paint black nebula!!!! 💅🏻🤣🤣🤣
@jn3720 Spoken like a true f@ggot 🤡
@jn3720 you are a weirdo and seems like you are projecting. You’re giving off small 🍆 energy right now with a side of little guy syndrome .
so , what are you riding , dick ?
Dude plz don't mind but If I was born in states i can buy ninja h2r and suzuki hayabusa gen 3 and Yamaha xsr900 in my garage but still you're riding on cfmoto wow well on the other hand here me i can't even buy a bicycle because my country is poor and average sport bike here is 20 million so what I'm trying to say dude you can do much better if got one chance to come in your country i can buy whatever bike i want
Your ignorance is baffling . Your insurance for that ninja h2r or hayabusa will be 20 million . So no you wouldn’t .
@@drewoke5046 u mf u guys just want to become rich overnight u guys nothing know about struggle u guys are living there and doing nothing
@@farisazhar5875 u illiterate no one asked for money I'm shaming him he's riding on cf motto you mf don't say anything if you don't know about mf
@@ImMorpheus-ng1dm lil bro thinks Americans are rich. 77% of Americans are in debt, 60% are living paycheck to paycheck. meaning they have no disposable income to simply buy a h2
@@ImMorpheus-ng1dmyou are extremely ignorant
What about parts ?
China work will never be like brands trust me l made mistake once and took chines bike cf moto and never again
How tf did u make this bike look so ugly😂 ITS BEEN OUT FOR A FEW MONTHS
How you gonna ask me for advice on one video and shit on my bike in another?!
To each their own, I like the way the bike looks, and get compliments on it all the time.
dawg I haven’t seen one like this before. There’s either the white and blue or the gray and red. He fixed it how HE wants it and he’s happy with it, that’s simply all that matters. The bike is super clean
you cant talk the bike looks nice unlike you
You're wrong on this one.
@@cbiser12 Talking to me, or the person who said the bike is ugly? LOL
What about part accessibility
Hi there - I talk about part accessibility in one of my other videos. Because that isn't one of my top 5 favorite things about the bike, it wasn't mentioned in this video.
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@@CharlieDTE oh ok. Thanks. Love the content btw