I’m in the dealership paying for my 450SS right now 😂

The turquoise accents really pop in the sun. Giving off Tron bike vibes. If I was looking in this segment, it would definitly be a front runner.

Hi. I have been riding for nearly 2 decades and use this to daily comute. I just bought the CF Moto 450 because of its drop dead gorgeous looks and its ultra smooth engine and gearbox. As a 50 year old, I thought that the more aggressive riding stance (especially coming from a upright naked Duke) might be too much for me, but I have not had any issues with any back or wrist pains (even on long days out in the country). I use to own a triumph thruxton nearly 10 years ago, and I had really bad back and wrist pains after 1 hour of riding it. The fact that I don't get pains on this bike is a big plus. I will start with the bad points I've experienced so far. This one is not a huge problem, but one to note. The sat navigation has taken me to places that I've not entered once or twice when I've gone out to the country side. It also couldn't find a popular town that a lot of people go to. So while I like that it has in built turn by turn nav, I wished they had installed Google maps instead of their own system, but since I don't use the navigation (except to try it out that day), it's not a problem for me. Second, and more of an issue for me... I think the fuel economy is high for a 450. I know it's still in the breaking in period, but at 4.6L per 100k's (what I'm getting so far), it's pretty bad, especially since I'm quite careful with it during run in. That's nearly what a Hornet 750 or a Duke 790 gets. Lastly, and this is a minor gripe, but I wish that the kick stand was around a cm longer. It feels like the bike wants to go over when you stop on anything but a flat surface. Another really bad thing about this bike is the preconceived ideas people have about the brand. While I would not recommend cfmoto's earlier bikes, their collaboration with KTM and its in-house designers have paid off and has been proven in all the great reviews this bike has been getting. Even so people will come up to you and ask what make and brand the bike is. Then you have to explain.. it's CF Moto. , oh... they'll say. Then you have to let them know t's a Chinese company. They really need to change the name of CF Moto to something else, something that rolls off the tongue easier. It's hard to justify and explain who they are and what the CF in CF moto means. I think that we are all use to other big brands being made from China, but saying that name Cf Moto, doesn't bring pride to the ownerships even if this is a top of the class bike. I mean, look at the other up coming Chinese brand Kove (pronounced Kove'), it sounds fancy and more a kin to a top quality/premium bike. Cf Moto should follow suit so that they can increase their brand loyalties. Even though I like this bike, I would not wear any of their merch. Am I worried about the fit finish and reliability? Not at all. CF Moto has been around for a long time in Australia. This bike is solid and put together very well. It has a 3 year factory warranty which is longer than nearly all the established makes. Also considering CF Moto makes the engines for the Ninja 400, it would not suprise me if this is the same engine bored out to 450cc with a 270° crank shaft instead of 180 and they've called it their own. May be this the exact engine that KTM and cfmoto were working on before KTM pulled out of building the Duke 490 range. Thats it for the bad stuff. What I love. The looks. The front a rear winglets are a first to market in class and give it an aggressive and unique look to a otherwise mundane cbr-r sport bike template. I also like that it has a nice big, bright tft with optional 2 display layouts and lots of features, some of which include rev shift alert, over speed alert so you don't speed too much over and loose your licence, the forementioned sat navigation, from phone to Bluetooth call with music controls from the switches, a bike tracker with geo fencing alert. You can also track your bike if your friend borrows it, or it gets stolen and moved anywhere in the world. This has a greater advantage for owners because when I told the insurance company that It has it, they lowered my insurance premiums, all of which is not on the Ninja 400... yeay!!! It does have a bigger bike feel and you do feel it when you throw your legs over it to start, but the bike does shrink around you when you move at normal paces, but when you push it, I do feel that the bike feels like it's bigger than what it actually is again, which is really wiered but not in a bad way. Not a sensation I've felt before. I love how sure footed this bike is at any speed. It always feels really planted, stable and grippy. Pulls from 3800 rpm comfortably. The slightly more tucked in hunkered down position is comfortable as long as your not over 5 10-11". A really big thumbs up. It's really manuvrable and easily threads through tight and heavy peak hour bumper to bumper traffic (even with those big long mirrors out which was a big suprise). And have I mentioned how smooth it is. The engine is silky smooth, It also sounds good from factory. I like the pops and burble sounds it makes when down shifting. Almost like a softer quieter C63 merc. Like the C63, I wish the muffler also had the quiet and loud pass through valve to really give it a bit more rumble on the road and a quiet mode so the neighbours don't get angry option at 5am start up. For people who say it's only a beginners bike, I would urge you to think twice. You can only go as fast as the speed limit these days, so anything over a 500 to 600cc is posturing. This bike has more than enough power to get you out of trouble, it does also allow you to have fun while being much safer. It has a much lower rego and insurance cost compared to a big bike and much, much, much cheaper to buy. While I think beginners will love it, it is a great real world conditions bike for everyone under 5.10". The price. For what you get, it's a hell of a deal.

Today, picked up mine. As beginner rider I’m having a blast on this bike. The attention this bike is getting on road is crazy!

Hearing this engine really makes me wish Yamaha would beef up their R3 with a cross plane engine (bonus if it's a bit bigger)

Never thought the Ninja 400 would have competition but here we are

This is one curveball thrown out of nowhere. I hope it's reliability holds up decently!

Season rider here with 40+ years of dirt and road. Rode this little beast at Daytona Bike week CFMoto demo event, right after the ninja 400. An amazing package that set the bar very high for the competition to strive for. Where can you get 50hp, 270 crank, brembo brakes, great suspension, good adjustable controls, tft color dash and looks amazing. One ride and you’ll wonder why the competition didn’t revamp their bikes sooner. Was a blast to ride, more fun than the Gsxs 1000 S right after the little SS450.

FYI! If you buy one of these you might want to get an oil filter ordered or purchased when you pick up the bike. I saw this mentioned in another 450SS video stating it took about 3 weeks for the author to get filters for his bike so this might save you some down time on your first service.

god i wish that gp shift option was a thing on everysingle bike, CFMoto is absolutly killing it

I just picked up my 450 sr yesterday, absolutely unreal. Feel so surprisingly planted. Looks amazing, surprisingly good pull on it, it’s just… amazing. See how it handles the first 1000 km on Aussie roads

5:28 the blue trim on the wheels look soo good

I've had mine for a month and a half and my coworker knock it over on to another bike yesterday but it received zero damage so far these things are sturdy and reliable

Your reviews are so so diff from others in a good way, your content helps me understand how the machine actually is and man those cinamtic shots are cherry on top. Love it

This guy officially makes the best multi angle videos. Amazing. I had to subscribe. Actually I am driving to New York to see this bike. Might be an addition to my collection. Thanks to you and other reviewers of this awesome motor.

I wish beginner bikes looked this awesome when I first started riding. Great time to be a new rider, a lot of great, reasonable options

This is my first ever motorcycle and I am having a blast. This thing can lean real good ive already been training with a semi pro rider and ive already scraped footpeg and so close to very edge of tire wear. Very good bike overall in every category.

One of the top-selling motorcycles here in our country sounds almost like a Ducati Panigale. This motorcycle is budget-friendly for the price, and you get a lot for what you pay for. Hello, chaseonwheels, I'm a solid subscriber here. I loved your videos and the background sound, "Dammmmn love it." 😎 🇵🇭 🤘

OC: Definitely is an amazing looking bike and if it's bulletproof reliable then I'm absolutely picking one up. Even after 14 years of riding it's still fun to ride a small bike fast. I legit would only change 4 things, that being aftermarket exhaust, fender eliminator, dark or tinted windscreen and remove stock mirrors for clip on mirrors or delete them all together. I'm going to wait a bit to see how reliable it is, but if that 270° engine is as reliable as any Japanese bike then CFMoto is getting some money from me. It is pretty clear it's a strong shot at beginner bikes from Japan and even if they barely make money per unit sold, it's definitely a move to get riders to purchase their 450SS as a starter bike and hook em to stay with CFMoto as they progress to a larger CC bike of theirs. It's a great strategy if they deliver on quality good looking bikes.

I've already started calculating my monthly payment and see how to get one. I haven't touched a bike's handlebars ever before in my life, i'm in love. Don't even have the license, will need to get that too.

Getting my CFmoto Thursday in that Color my first bike & I plan to keep it for years 🎊 So happy 😁

OC: Bike looks awesome! It would be cool to see some track content with the 450ss. Suzuki is due to update their 250 so another 450cc bike with 270* crank from them would be dope!

Many seats have harder foam to make the seat last a lot longer. Hoping that's the case here and after a few thousand miles it softens up.

I’m over here watching ninja 400 videos to convince myself to get one, and your video popped up and now I’m having to go down the worm hole of this bike.

I’ve bought the 2024 450SR-S and absolutely love it! Been riding it for the last 3 weeks and as a beginner it’s plenty of bike for me for now. Great bike to learn on! Sounds great and looks fantastic! Couldn’t be happier 👍🏼

In earlier times, my father commuted on a torsion-valve-spring Honda CB450, and it did everything well. In my generation, I thought of my restored RD350 as my "do everything" bike, and my SV650S was "big." Crazy to think this bike is considered small or entry-level. As an experienced rider, I could see this being my new baseline bike.

Dude… love the sound checks…. Don’t ever stop being you man! 😂😂😂

i was so close to buying a ninja 400 as my starter, im like 2k away from buying my first bike and this CFMOTO 450SS made me change my mind, im glad i didnt spend 7-8k on the ninja 400 and this thing came out.

I have to have one now. I mean I've been looking for a good starter bike that wasn't to high in the CC and i think I've got a winner. Thanks Chase💯💯💯 OC

picking up my grey one in two weeks ive never been so excited in my life

I like the mirror blinkers and light show you get when the lights come on. Cool additions

I like in Australia and have a 21 model 650 nk .. it has been super good and reliable.. it sometimes gets parked out in the weather near the beach and not one bolt has any rust.. the bike is sick . Definitely a look at for the price.. great video

The turn-on sequence is the same in the front and back for the lights. Which is cool.

Thank you for all the vid on this bike, chase! I finally managed to get one yesterday and it is sickkkkk

i bought mine on 6/29 already got over 650mi on mine lmao its beast starter bike love the duo channel abs its great for new riders

i was gonna be getting the ninja 400 within 2 months but now this si what im in love with

This is my first bike, so I can't compare it to other bikes but I absolutely love the 450ss. I have no complaints thus far 🤙🏽

Ive been eyeing a Yamaha R3 for years as I debate with my inner demons about getting my first bike, always thought I will do a R3 for my first bike...I watch a lot of youtube bike content and was just getting my occasional R3 content fix to remind myself to do that and stumbled across a cfmoto 300......this ultimately lead me to finding the new cfmoto 450 sr with the rear single arm, the dive planes(canards, winglets, whatever tf you call em). I will be getting this for my first bike without a doubt, the price/value is worth the reliability gamble . Tail tidy upgrade, mirror upgrade, and slip on exhaust and this thing is a steal.... a shit ton of value.

Absolutely love the looks. This in a 6/700class and i'm down for this as a second bike. This bike makes so much sense.

Man this is one good lookin bike, and I love that the front turn signals are built into the mirrors!

I finally decided to buy one after seeing the reviews and holy shit, they were all right about it being amazing. It's crazy when I never even considered buying a Chinese bike, but here I am. This easily beat out my previous Hondas (ADV-150, CB300R) in terms of build quality and features, even the freaking bare plastic panels feels ridiculously thick and sturdy!! I think I just became a pretty big CFMOTO fan, for real.

Here’s the thing, cfmoto have been producing motorcycle parts for other companies for ages. They are a massive company and get to save a LOT of money on manufacturing, so they don’t need to cheap out in the bikes themselves. They also sell worldwide, as far as I know the us is one of the last markets they reached, but they are everywhere. So they make money by selling a large volume of bikes, even if their bikes are not expensive.

Thank u for shedding light on this beautiful Cfmoto 👏🏾👏🏾❤

I have the 250SR and my little brother got the 450SR. It’s 250SR ‘coz in my country it’s not 300cc but 250cc and then 400/600cc. I love the 450SR because it’s heavy and light on the move. I can’t quite describe it. All I know is the bike is nimble on the move given it’s close to 200kg with max fuel and my weight. The throttle’s response is… I would say fine? I mean, it won’t be easy to wheelie and it’s not torquing too much power too sudden that you’d lose control. The best part is the exhaust as it sounds like MT-07. My brother put an akrapovic without a silencer and the sound is like a superbike. The minute he enter our neighborhood I know it’s him.

OC I need more videos on this bike. Because this bike is so dam awesome 😮

Got my first bike last summer - Kawasaki Z400 - wish I would have waited for this!

I've seen CF Moto bikes in the flesh; they look very nice. All we need now are long term reviews.

One of the best beginners bikes atm , and so far people have been putting miles on these things with no complaints besides available parts and aftermarket support. But it’s fairly new into the game

Love your video, I didn't know about the anti-theft system they have in it, it's amazing, I'm definitely buying it

Definitely a serious option next year when I'll upgrade!!

The black magic you’re referring to is big brands getting greedy

OC. This bike is literally a no-brainer. first vid of yours i've seen in ages. couldn't find the time, but i made time for this video. 👍 i like the white and blue version as well btw. only needs a slip-on now. btw: you can get seats tailor made for any bike which many people recommend anyways, but this also comes with different seat hight (and shape?) options from the factory - maybe ask back with your lender? shame for the extra weight and power penalty for the A2-class in the EU 😞 please take it to the mountains after breaking it in. and just... just keep it? 😅🙈 did you know: they've anounced an even sharper "450 SR S" ? (one-sided swing arm and short underbelly exhaust)

this bike is just out of the world... O my gosh! What a beast it is!!!

OC: This bike had me so excited for new riders, and I may pick one up eventually as well.

I think CFMoto is differemt from other chinese brands. They don't do white labelling for other brands, they make high CC models and so on

I’m loving mine so much

CF Moto is making all the right decisions. The neon blue accents look amazing 😮

Nice good video yes we want a video about the mpg. Thanks my guy

words cant explain how much i want this bike

Where was this bike and all the other amazing beginner bikes when I started riding back in 2012?!?!?!!!

Those shots from the camera car are just 🤌 such a good looking bike.

I cant wait until someone does a de-cat, and Woolrich can flash the ecu!!!

nice content very informative, now lets wait for after 6 months review

Great video Chase!

I’m so impressed by the quality of Chase’s vids. My first view was the Concors1400 waaaaaay back in like 2015. Great stuff!!! Cool bike too 👍🏼

This’ll be me soon I can’t wait !

Their bikes are only just now being sold in the US. They’ve been exporting to other countries for years, even in the US they’re produced other vehicles that hold up just as well as competitors.

Almost 1500 miles on mine. Love it so far! The only con I have so far is the high speed stability when going through curves. But then again, I don’t think the engineers envisioned the buyer of this bike leaning it over at 100mph 🤔

If enough people are willing to give a good Chinese manufacturer a chance and more of these hit the streets it'll catch like wildfire. There's a guy in town here that rides around on their 300SS and it looks incredible too. Very clean lines and by all appearances looks more upmarket than an R3 or CBR300 so they got that part covered. Now CFMoto is coming for team green with this 450SS. I'm going to be test riding one and possibly bringing one home in a few weeks to get my feet wet in the sportbike world ,after riding cruisers for a few decades, this bike is calling my name.

OC: I do believe this bike may be "smallbore" enough to try out. It's definitely good looking 🤩

For all the research I've done about this bike for about a month or so, I haven't been able to find major reliability issues pointed out by people who've had them for sometime not just in the US but also in Philippines, Australia and Indonesia where CFMoto has been around for a long time. It is a bit early in the US to claim that, but I have a hunch they will turn out to be as reliable as KTMs.

Heading to the dealership this Thursday to pick mine up 🎉

Really like these cfmotos ss both the 300 and this one. I'm sold and they look soo good. Ima start out on that 300ss. Small bores are the shiz

Ready to see after market and track parts for these........

This bike has all my favorite colors .. I just wish it was a 650 or 750 and i’d buy it for sure

Just got off the phone with the dealership to get my 450ss haha

I have a ninja 650 and I'm jealous of this bike....

I asked about the cf moto a few weeks ago on the server and ppl were suspicious because its chinese, im glad to see it on the high light and that many big bike Channels are very positive about it

Bikes given off Tron Legacy vibes

The bike looks good and this should be another competitor in the motorcycle industry

The editor of this bud went crazy not gonna lie !! Fire vid aswell !

Finally you ride it 👍👍👍👍👍,please try it on the race track Chase and they just released the new version of 450SRS here in China with single sided swing arm,under belly exhaust and with traction control system and there’s a rumor that the 1000SR is coming 👍,and by the way..the winglets is useful especially when you’re driving very fast..they tested it into the wind tunnel

This is the bike that the industry needs. The sub 500cc category is full of bikes that aren't even trying.

Might be buying this as my first bike today. 🙌🤞

THX THE GODS OF 2 WHEELS and to *CFMOTO* for *making the 1st 450cc crossplane!!!!!* -to me they're gods themselves for doing what's gonna shake the 2W-earth in the BETTER and more interesting direction PLUS -- the "NK"(naked) is on it's way..

OC: I'm a new rider looking for my first bike and this looks like an awesome choice for one! Who doesn't want a mini GP Moto bike?

In China we get this bike for about CNY 32,000(with taxes and insurance), about $4,400. It's truely a n amazing bike for everyone.

Seen one yesterday and I was like oh s**t there it is looks way better in person

Just bought one!

Currently waiting for the CF Moto 500 SS (4-cylinders) & 675 SS (3-cylinders). Future looks bright for them.

I have one, I’ve been trying to use a quad lock fork stem mount, I bought a different fork cap hopefully it lets me use the fork stem mount 😅

OC do 10,000 miles tour with this bike? make it vlog style and see how it holds up after that

I love mine purchased it in early April

CF Moto seems to be planning a 3 cylinder 675 bike and I can't wait to see the reviews and compare sounds with the other 3 cyls.

I got the chance to take the 450SS for a demo ride recently and I agree about it feeling top heavy. The wheels swing out a lot when diving into a corner, likely due to a higher center of gravity. Other than that it's a great bike.

Thank you for Sharing

Thanks for review. 450ss is indeed good opportunity to start driving moto

great review , deciding between this bike or a clx 700sport.

I love the color so much, wish they made a 600cc version though

such a good looking bike as well