CFMoto 450MT set to launch in India later this year
CFMoto will be returning to India with the launch of one of its adventure tourer bikes - The 450MT later this year.
The Chinese Motorcycle brand plans on a possible tie-up with an Indian partner to aid in the sales of its motorcycles in the country.
It is likely to carry a price tag of around Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 4.3 lakh (ex-showroom).
It will be competing toe-to-toe in India's rapidly growing Adventure-Tourer bikes segment with the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure, and also the upcoming BMW F450GS.
Indeed, the 450MT has tough competition in India's bike market but, what are the features that will make the difference for CFMoto's adventure-tourer in India?
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Features:
Powertrain:
This ADV's power comes from a 449cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine with a 270-degree firing order, producing 44bhp at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 44Nm at 6,250rpm. A six-speed gearbox complements the engine.
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Hardware:
The ADV rides on a 21/18-inch tubeless spoke wheel combination which gives it the adventure-ready stance.
It is equipped with dual-purpose tyres and is provided with a fully adjustable suspension setup by KYB at both ends with 200mm suspension travel.
The bike has a kerb weight of 195kg and the balance makes it easy to manage and fun to ride.
The braking is handled by the J.Juan Callipers with a 320mm front disc and 240mm rear disc to provide safe and efficient braking on all terrains.
The CFMoto 450MT has a standard seat height of 820mm, which can be lowered to 800mm, the company also offers a taller 870mm seat as an accessory.
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Tech Features:
- It is equipped with an elaborate curved five-inch TFT colour display with Bluetooth connectivity.
- A full-LED lighting system.
- Switchable traction control by Bosch.
- Switchable dual-channel ABS.
The instrument console package comes with the ability to receive OTA updates.
The 450MT is set to launch around the festive season this year and will have tough competition in the Indian Adventure bikes market.
Will CFMoto's return to India turn out to be fruitful for them?
Only time will tell as we await the launch of yet another addition to the Indian bike market.
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