Comments on: 2023 CFMOTO 450SS | First Look Review

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:52:44 +0000

Rode all the CFMOTO bikes at Daytona Bike Week in March 2023. I was very impressed by the overall appearance of the motorcycles. However the demo rides convinced me that they are at least two generations behind the Japanese, American, and European manufacturers.
For instance; all the turn signal switches were loose broken or so vague it was a negative distraction.
The get up and go got up and went. These are some of the most sluggish and just plain underpowered, overweight motorcycles I have ridden. Since I live close to Daytona I have been at every demo event since 1971 and ridden all the bikes available from all the manufacturers. I have been riding for 53 years and currently have a 2006 Honda VTX 1300 retro, 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000f and a2020 Yamaha Vmax 1700. Past bikes were: Harely 1200,Triumph Bonneville, Honda CB750, Honda 160, 350 and a550 four. Also a BSA Victor 441 dirt bike. Compared to a Honda motorcycle these CF Moto bikes are almost like an online Amazon level product. Pretty hard pass at present.

By: wayne powers

wayne powers — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:34:37 +0000

They look OK but thousands of dollars, for a bike that might have little stuff you don’t like. I solved my problem with an old CBR600 at about $1200, then bought a new fairing and all the little stuff to make it just right for me, which came out to another $1500. For less than $3000 I have the bike I want, it has all the power and is a proven bike. New is nice but when you get over 70 years old, you want the thing that fits you and performs the way you want.

By: pedro

pedro — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:41:31 +0000

Look forward to seeing what other permutations this engine is used in. Curious that for a moderate revving twin, the torque seems low. Fun to be had, but curious tuning.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:23:18 +0000

I like the Zircon black one!