CFMOTO 450MT (2025)

Category: Adventure / Touring
LAMS: Yes

RIDER PROFILE

Height: 160–170 cm
Flat footing: Tip toes
Bike lowered: No
Experience level: Intermediate
Riding style: Commuting + Weekend rides + Adventure / Off-road + Touring

QUICK TAKE

A versatile, comfortable adventure bike that can do a bit of everything — with an initial learning curve around height and slow-speed control.

“It’s such a versatile, comfortable bike — it just took a bit of time to feel fully in control.”

🤍 WHAT I LOVED

  • Extremely versatile across different riding styles

  • Comfortable for a wide range of rides

  • Capable on both road and off-road

  • Feels like a true all-rounder

⚠️ WHAT FELT CHALLENGING

  • Slow-speed manoeuvres take practice

  • Not being able to fully flat foot at first

  • Size can feel intimidating initially

PERSONAL NOTES

This is a bike that grows on you.

At first, the height and size can feel like a lot — especially when you’re on your tip toes. Slow-speed riding takes a bit of practice, and that’s where confidence builds over time.

But once you get comfortable, the versatility really stands out. It handles commuting, weekend rides, and off-road riding without feeling out of place anywhere.

It’s the kind of bike that opens up more possibilities the more you ride it.

🧭 WHO THIS BIKE SUITS

  • Riders wanting one bike that can do a bit of everything

  • Those interested in both road and off-road riding

  • Riders willing to build confidence with height and slow-speed control

🚫 WHO IT MIGHT NOT SUIT

  • Riders needing to flat foot for confidence

  • Those uncomfortable managing a taller bike

  • Beginners not ready for an adventure-style setup

FINAL VERDICT

Yes — with a bit of patience.

A capable, comfortable, and versatile bike that rewards confidence and opens the door to multiple riding styles.

Review by: Hannah

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