Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
102 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
255 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Versys 1000
8.2/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that outperforms bikes twice its price."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely adjustable suspension
+Strong wind protection
Cons
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Early ABS feels grabby
Cfmoto 450mt
7.5/10
"Impressive Chinese adventure bike that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+WP suspension genuinely impressive
+KTM-derived engine strong
+Premium TFT dash standard
Cons
−Thin dealer network nationwide
−Early throttle-by-wire gremlins
−Parts sourcing still inconsistent
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
