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CFMOTO 450MT
$ 9990
Who can’ t have noticed the global success CFMOTO’ s 450 adventure bike has achieved. It’ s been a sales phenomenon in New Zealand and in every market overseas. For the money you get Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging, folding mirrors, an adjustable screen, adjustable suspension and tubeless rims. It really is a very well spec’ d package- at any price point. To get the same with another manufacturer is going to be $ 20k plus. It’ s serious value for money. The 450MT is a modestly powerful, tall and slightly top-heavy, which equates to hard work on genuine off-road terrain. In tough
Engine: 449cc, DOHC, 270 ° parallel twin Power: 32.5kW( 44hp) @ 8500rpm Torque: 44Nm @ 6250rpm Tank capacity: 17.5 litres Gears / drive: Six speed, chain Seat height: 820mm Wheels: 21F / 18R-inch, tubeless Weight: 175kg dry
conditions it is no easier to ride than a much bigger capacity machine and without the bonus of extra power when wanted. But the bigger machine is probably at least twice the price and 10-30kg heavier. If you do not intend to ride seriously off-road( like most gravel adventure riders), you will be blessed with an awesome, purpose built, small capacity Adventure machine well capable of touring NZ on and off road. And if you do want to go beyond light gravel, a set of knobbly tyres will see you going further than you ever expected.
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