Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Cfmoto 450mt. Kawasaki Versys 650: 69 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Cfmoto 450mt: 45 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Versys 650
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
69 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Versys 650
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that quietly does everything well."
Pros
+Extremely reliable parallel twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring visual presence
−Wind protection merely adequate
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
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