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CFMOTO 450MT PRICING CONFIRMED
CFMOTO NZ has confirmed the introductory pricing of its hotly-anticipated new adventure bike - the 450MT . CFMOTO continues its bang-for-buck theme with the 450MT with the bike confirmed to be priced from only $ 9,990 plus on-roads when it is introduced to the Kiwi market in June . First announced at EICMA 2023 , the MT450 brings to market a highly specced small capacity adventure machine that splits the difference between a traditional ADV and a dual sport machine . In fact , with its 450cc parallel-twin engine ( also found in the 450NK ) CFMOTO might just be the closest to creating an ADV Unicorn for the masses . In 450MT trim the engine delivers 32.5kW ( 43.5hp ) at 8500rpm and 44Nm at 6250rpm , while dual balance shafts improve the smoothness of the 270-degree firing order . Rolling stock comes in the form of a proper adventure-ready 21-inch front wheel , paired with an 18-inch rear , while suspension is a 41mm adjustable fork from KYB with 200mm of travel . Ground clearance is at the pointy end of the small displacement adventure class at 230mm , while the seat height is reasonably attainable at
820mm . Weight , as always , is make or break for these bikes and the CFMOTO seems to be quite promising in this regard . With a claimed dry weight of 175kg , the 450MT should be significantly lighter than the soon-to-arrive Himalayan 450 . Tech-wise , the 450MT brings to the party switchable ABS and traction control with the ABS at the rear wheel able to be switched off easily , thanks to a dedicated handlebar button - no faffing around in the TFT menus . The traction control does require some digging through the TFT , but CFMOTO claims this is a very user-friendly system so it ’ s hopefully not too much of a chore . That TFT colour display is a 5-inch unit and also supports Bluetooth connectivity for a seamless riding experience if that ’ s how you like to roll . CFMOTO is set to offer accessories for the 450MT with a range including luggage and crash protection set to be on offer on top of the bike ’ s already impressive base spec . CFMOTO New Zealand is backing their bike with a two-year warranty which should help ease the fears of riders unfamiliar with the brand .
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