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So ive bought one (450SR) about a month ago. It really puts a big smile on my face, when going through the twisty roads. I get plenty of positive comments (looks wise), and it sounds amazing with a slip on exhaust. For smile per dollars value, its up there. Update: OK this just happened today. Girl at the gym sees me getting on my 450sr. She ask me to rev, of course I did (slip on exhaust btw). Got the biggest smile from her, and I rode away feeling like a total badass

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.

I love that Zack is always polite on the street and can not help himself picking up others trash .He is always ready to make the world a better place . I always learn something on these rides ..THanks from New England ...

Just a slightly off topic comment to say that, with the amount of negativity that sometimes exists online, I just want to personally say a big thank you to everybody involved in the production of these videos and thank you all for the entertaining and informative videos that you all produce. They're pretty much always well worth watching and make great companionship when I'm working out in the gym.

If it keeps looking like this after a year of riding, then indeed have they nailed the styling.

Back in the day I owned a 1972 Honda 450c hellcat which was changed to a race type front front quarter fairing full on down bars and a full fibreglass monocoque seat and tail section. With a dark and light brown flame paint job. I rode with a 650 kawi and a 750 Suzuki. Other than top end runs I always kept up on it great fun and reliable as all get out. Thanks for bringing those memories back ahhhh the speed wobbles just shy of full tank slappers lmao. Keep that right hand cranked and ride safe bro.

Always appreciate that shop look around, Zack!

I've been waiting for this video so long!

Many know that CFmoto and KTM are production partners; the 790 and 890 KTM bikes are all produced in CF’s factory in Hangzhou. What people may not know is that this platform is essentially what KTM were considering for the 490 Duke and ADV bikes which were eventually scrapped. But CFmoto went on to develop the platform and it’s really taking off here in China. There’s already a 450 naked version for sale in China as well, with an adv version probably on the way. CFmoto also has a 900 “Duke” with the KTM 890 engine.

I love your daily rides I look forward to them.

Back in 60s the Brits laughed at the Japanese motorcycle companies. The 10yrs later they were trouble! It John Bloor to go to Japan and check out how they did it before making the 1st Triumphs. Competition is always a good thing, keeps people honest

What if CFMoto slapped that engine into a modern-retro chassis so it could do double duty as a standard or a scrambler? That could be a great entry-level competitor to the Royal Enfield Hunter 350... with double the power! 🤔 --QM

It's on my radar as a bike to buy for my return to riding aftwr 10 years and luckily I know someone who has ordered one so I can wait and see their experience with it.

I’m getting mine this weekend can’t wait !!

Another excellent review, been waiting for your take on this bike (450SR) over my side of the pond, toying with idea of getting one love the exhaust note of the 270 crank although couldn't give a toss about the high tech dash be just as happy with the good old analog gauges.

I've been pleasantly surprised by CFmoto... looking forward to seeing more from them.

I have never seen a CFMOTO in the wild yet, but it sure feels like the 1970's and 80's when the Big 4 took over the world. CFMOTO has so many features that the big 4 can not ignore like the start up menu and headlights, LED's, blutooth, and all the other cool features. If the welds aren't crap and the parts are descent, then I don't see why CFMOTO wouldn't take a huge bite out of the competition.

I test rode it back to back with a Ninja 400 & a R3 for a comparison video on my channel and had a similar reaction. It is surprisingly good and makes me look at CFMoto optimistically. As always, Zach’s enthusiasm and personality always shine through. Great work!

Really nice to see the Chinese manufacturers getting it right. I think it should have placed above the Ninja 400 🙂 270 degree parallel twin which sounds soooo much better than the 180 degree versions, upside down forks, radial Brembo brakes, a slick 5" TFT dash, and way better looks just edge out the benchmark without losing out in all the things that work. It definitely puts Kawasaki on notice.

I watched your video about the Yamaha MT 10 before trading my Hayabusa in to get it. I'm a little too old for sporty ergonomics. I love the MT10, it's fun and easy on my body for commuting to work and longer group rides. Sometimes I miss the freeway dominance of the Buss, but the MT10 is better everywhere else for me. Thank you for doing these great reviews Zack.

I think there’s a HUGE misunderstanding of what’s Chinese quality. People are used to buying dirt cheap crap on Amazon and assume everything made in China is crap. Your iPhone is high quality and is made in China. Your chips running everything are made in China. I wouldn’t call them cheap quality. Just like all my life I’ve been programmed to think that Harley Davidsons are pieces of junk, once I rode a few, I immediately knew it was a high end premium motorcycle brand. I’m currently visiting China for the first time in my life and I’m blown away by the diversity (in vehicles and everything else) here. There’s everything you can imagine wanting to buy and there’s so many EVs it’s absolutely unbelievable. They have at least a dozen domestic EV car brands and once I had a ride in them I was blown away. Tesla who..?! And they’re so AFFORDABLE in China..! Also I don’t have the issue with navigation switching to inches when u get close in metric. Maybe that’s just an imperial thing

Welcome to Texas! Hope you get Warm before your next trip! 👍😉😀

Im generally not a fan of parallel twins, especially in sports bikes, but I love the 270deg crank. Paired with sharp looks I think this is a great motorcycle, especially for that price

Been waiting for this one!

Thanks, Zack. This daily ride is fun (as always) and really encouraging to motorheads like me. It's good to see an outlier like CFMOTO say "look what I can offer at a low enough price for buyers to take a chance.... I'm getting bigger in your rearview mirror."

My first street bike was a '19 Z400. Of the CFMOTO's amenities I'd appreciate the seat (Kawasaki's was too downhill into the tank as Zach describes, and difficult to comfortably scoot back on without holding yourself up with your legs) and the Brembo front brake/lines. Everywhere else I prefer the Kawi.

Store brand cereal. Love this dude. Another great review in the books 🤙

Looks beautiful 🔥

Competition is always good and the likes of the Ninja400 is in need of an update, even if it's just upgraded fairings and digital display. I know that zx4rr is the better equipped bike but you're gonna have to pay quite a bit more for it so would love to see more trickle down to the cheaper bikes to make them more appealing.

Was waiting for you to do this one after the other bike channels had been singing its praise.

Also, we would like to see you some more benelli's on dailyRider. Maybe start with the TNT 135. If anyone else would like to see that, please feel free to give this comment a thumbs up.

I just bought one of these 2 months ago and I'm having a damn good time riding it. I also just bought a 22 suzuki M109R BOSS. I guess I can't make up my mind but that CF MOTO 450SS is it if the reliability is on point. Its going to crush the comp if they nail this.

This bike looks so good. ❤❤❤

Looks like the coolest best value bike out there! Hard to find also. No wonder for $5500!!!

The outro- excellent justification for the placement on the board 😂

This more than anything makes me dream of a Yamaha R5, with a sub 500cc 270 degree twin. Although I have doubts it will ever happen.

I do have to say though that it’s a very cool looking bike and for a stock exhaust it’s got a really nice bark to it. Too many bikes now days sounds like a damn vacuum cleaner from the factory.

Great review! Unbiased and fair, always keeps me coming back to buy gear at Revzilla, if only to support and keep content like this alive!

As always Zachary, thank you for your honest and comprehensive thoughts. I'm glad the Chinese bikes are out there to keep the other bikes on their toes.

Hi Zack enjoyed hearing your feedback and like that you gave it a fair review. Looking forward to your feedback on the 800nk. Please ride a KTM 790 prior to testing.

I agree with you Zack, Reputation is for respect

You can switch the shifter to GP shift easily. It's a good little bike

Sir! You have the most unique way of wording things and the verbiage you use to get the feeling of some thing across is unmatched. Every video, and I have watched them all, you say something super weird that makes all the sense in the world. Now give me a high side low side T-shirt😊

I went to go buy a mt07 and left with the 450. It just felt right for me and makes me happy. Loads of fun on this bike

Took mine home yesterday and I’m in love so far. Cant wait to see how it holds up

Now I'm waiting to see your thoughts on the Ibex!

It's working. I'm thinking of RevZilla first when I think about parts and accessories. Well done, Zack.

The fact it has a 270 crank is really cool. I still don’t 100% trust Chinese made bikes, but this one is pretty tempting tbh.

You are a genius motorcycle reviwer ❤👍🇨🇦🇺🇦

I wish i could buy stuff from revzilla here in India as i absolutely adore Zach and greatly admire Ari but not so.....All i can do to support is like every video you make and even in isolation of all it, every video you do make, deserves a like anyways.

I love this program and the high side, low side podcast. That being said, is there anyway to add a little more information about how big or small rides would fit on the bike? The reason I'm asking is pretty self-centered. I'm 6' 1" and almost 300 pounds and i'd love to know if I can fit comfortably bikes you showcasing. You guys are amazing!!! Keep up the great work.

I have one of these bikes and I had my upholstery guy put saddlemen gel inside of mine and that helped tremendously with the comfort

I had chance to ride it for a few hours few weeks ago in Serbia, here it's called 450 sr. Compared it do duke 390 and preferred 450 sr. Great bike, really impressed with it. So fun to ride, week before I rode Aprilia 1000 rsv4 and the handling and fueling was so similar to it 😅 we call it here poor man's rsv4 😀

i disagree with the ranking imo, bikes should be ranked based on performance and not on the pedigree that supports them and aftermarket support i have followed this thing since its release in china with scepticism and it has outshined the ninja 400 in pretty much every way from all other reviews that I have watched. i kind of feel like their was some negative biast against this bike from the get go but it was good enough to sway your opinion. i think if there was a yamaha badge on this bike it would have gotten a flawless review as the flaws pointed out while fair, its being compared to a higher class of bike than the ninja would be. good video though, great to get your opinion on the bike

Another nice daily ride. I have a question, do you get the CFMOTO 800 MT in the states;

Please make more content on the 450ss. Commuting, cross country, track, etc. Thanks

I pulled the trigger and got a CFmoto adventure and I loved it.. sadly I had to sell it because of a back injury that I’m still recovering from. Just happy I can walk and whip my own ass. Hopefully one day I will ride again, but with that said for the price of the CFmoto it’s 100% worth it. I had no issues with my adventure CFmoto I took that thing off road in some rough terrain and she held up perfectly no issues. My buddy bought it off me and he still giving her lots of love off roading. It just comes down to… if you have a low budget and want a decent bike go with a CFmoto, but if you have the extra cash just go with the ninja 650.

I had one of these pass me a while back, and it had an aftermarket pipe on it. I only saw the color/shape and heard the engine, and I swore it was an Aprilia. That little engine makes a fantastic noise.

was at cota track day this weekend - the windshield fell of a cfmoto someone had out there.

Saw one of these the other day at the dealer. Absolutely gorgeous styling and really nice design details. You need to see it in person. For around $6000 a better deal than similar bikes.

Front suspension is NOT "housemade" . It's KYB. What are you on about? At least, that is true for the EU model, named 450SR

I found it a very nice bike. It just felt it was a little under powered, yet I can overlook that since my other bike is a tuned GSXR 1000. For the money it is a really great buy.

Test rode one during Daytona Bike Week this year, and I had a blast. I would love to get one and turn it into a track bike.

bought the 650nk and have not been disappointed.

Down by the rail road tracks @22:53 reminds me of Grove Street and CJ cruising San Andreas on a sport bike 🤎

I'm just excited to see the on board GPS tracking and good navigation system. If manufacturers start adding those features built into the ECU rather than relying on us adding after market trackers that can be found and removed would be a huge win for motorcycle safety.

Triumph needs to take notes on dash layouts from this bike. CF Moto took a lot of the triumph elements and totally beat triumph over the head with their layout designs. Compare it to the UNREADABLE rpm meter on arguably the best middle weight sports bike in the market : Street Triple 765RS : and this dash walks all over it, at least in terms of design, layout etc. Great stuff!

I'm so smitten by the ninja 400. Originally the wife bought it as a learner bike, I steal it every chance I get. It is one of my favorite bikes to commute on, I'd rank it higher than the SV650, and I've owned several of those in street and track form.

Really like the wy the bike looks and the mirror looks great sound dfrent

I got one this friday

Hello Zack, been binge-watching your daily riders videos lately. I little about me, I joined Moto school this summer and in November I have the final exam, hopefully, all goes ok. I've been looking over second-hand bikes to see what I like and what I don't but don't know what to choose. I am writing for some recommendations if you could help me, I am looking in sport-tourer bikes that can look good and handle the city but also allow me for adventures and long rides (400km/250miles a day). So look good without storage boxes and be comfortable enough in adventures. Currently I am looking at Honda CBF 600, Yamaha FZ6 (I don;t know why I like it but I do), Kawasaki Versys 650 (twin headlights), Suzuki Vstrom 650. All with ABS. What would be your recommendations for such a bike?

You're wearing those Sedici gloves that you endorsed in the review. Maybe mine were a bit too small; I ordered 3XL but they were still a bit challenging to get in and out of. The interior lining ripped out after about three months, and I'm not wearing them anymore. Wasted a bit of cash on that. I just bought the RevIt Dirt3 in 4XL and they're also challenging to get in and out of, but they feel a lot better fit once I get them on.

You should move or add a wheelie test to right after you pull out of the lot. Start off strong!

270-degree crank on parallel twins is becoming normal. It seems like all the adventure bikes come that way. They are compact, but I like the look of the desert sled motor and no counter balance shaft needed on 90 degree L twin

Put that motor in a dual sport and they will have a complete lineup!

Regarding mpg ratings, this could be due to how the bike was programmed. There is more than 1 version of a gallon and it is possible the bike uses the one more common internationally rather than the US Gallon. US Gallon = 3.785 liters. Imperial Gallon = 4.54 liters.

Great review! So, I'm hoping to get your opinion. Always been a car guy but wanting to get into the bike world and have something sporty and fun. My vision board has always had the 2009 Honda CBR 600 limited in blue. Love the style and look. The rarity of it. And looks like an overall fun bike. My question is do I hunt for the Honda as my first time bike or go with something like this? And if I do get this eventually am I going to want to get into something sportier like the 600. Just found someone selling one of these locally and it looks like a solid bike and I'm torn if I hunt around for the vision board Honda or go with something like this. What is your take on a first time rider for either of those bikes?

08:01 overtook a Honda Fit to say "fit in". Legend.

Incorporating the frame sliders into the design is a nice touch. Most first bikes will be dropped at some point.

i'll hold out for the 450NK. if it has the same dash, I'm in!

Thank you

in melbourne, there's tons of cfmoto bikes trundling around; the american market won't be where these bikes explode, with their practiced disdain of anything manufactured in china and smaller than a 600, but I see this genuinely stealing a huge number of new bike sales from the other brands here and, i imagine, in other markets too. I've seen a few with full exhaust systems, and they sound GREAT 😩

There are some places that show it to be a Chinese bike. The app doesn’t quite work as it should. The navigation search is funky and sometimes can’t find places that you’d expect it to, and if you want to unbind a bike from the app, you have to contact support. I have never had the verification code work. Build and ride quality are good, and though I’m not a sport bike fan, I do enjoy riding the 450SS. One thing Zach didn’t show is that you can control your music playing in your helmet from the bike if your phone is bluetoothed to the bike. Best idea in the world? Probably not. But cool. My favorite quirk of the 450SS is that when it’s low on fuel, it says, “The Fuel Shortage!” in yellow letters in the top left.

I bought that same revit jacket last week on Revzilla :)

i would love to see your take on a KPR 200. I know it would never happen. but i am curious on your thoughts about it.

How about the air filter and oil filter? Sorry for the odd question. I'm just wondering if it's something easy to find.

First time I see a daily rider run a red light😊

do you adjust bars and levers to suit you? its funny how some reviewers might complain about lever reach bar angles seat being generic placed even though it can be adjusted. especially on a sport bike front setup is critical. crazy ppl buy a 35 thousand bike and thats it. lol

Hi Zach, what kind of mic set up do you have when you do these reviews?

This is a sexy looking bike! Really tempted to buy one as my first learner bike. Considered the Ninja 400/500 and Yama R3, but I like the extra capacity of this bike and 3 years warranty is fantastic! Great value for money!

That 270 crank is so appealing compared to the opposition

I like what I see, I like what hear(albeit does seem to need new tires already)question all I need to know is now... reliability 8-12 months now as a daily rider. I'd love to hear from someone who's riding this exact bike even 2 years now...I think Kawasaki should be taking notes, especially with rising prices or should I say dealers currently trying to get 8-9 grand for a Ninja 400 out the door which is absolutely ridiculous, but Kawasaki should be listening because after being on a Ninja 400 group for a year now, definitely see some improvements the 400 could use i.e. better clutch for one.

It sounds super sweet. Idk why companies think that just because a bike is quiet they can’t spend effort making it sound dope aye eff yo

Zack...how about a review on the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport? Would really like to hear your opinion.

The Ibex was a fun demo, but that they install tracking devices they can use at the Corporate Office to locate your bike, running or not, was kind of sketchy. Especially after they explained they can pull metrics remotely off the bike like: top speed, avg speed, etc. Perfect for a subpoena.

I own a 2020 cbr500r, and im digging this bike. If my credit were good enough I'd try to finance one!

Frankly, CFMoto should put that engine in an ADV frame, and with an upgrade to the suspension it could compete with the Honda 500X and Kawa’s Versys 300 (which should have gotten the Ninja 400’s engine 5+ years ago). If they’re worried about it cannibalizing sales from their 650, so be it. Dump the 650, and run with a 450cc ADV with a more appealing engine as far as it will take you. You’ve stumbled on to something distinctive here. Exploit that. (Or, design a 650-800cc version of this 270-crank.) The most impressive thing to me is that they got the most important and arguably most difficult thing right: the engine. It sounded great and looked fun.

Nice looking bike. CF Moto doing some good things , great value Impressive!

Hey Zack will you do a Review of there Adv 800 ibex MT?