Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Cfmoto 450mt. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure: 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
8.5/10
"The fastest way to feel inadequate while grinning uncontrollably."
Pros
+Ridiculous V-twin grunt
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Surprisingly capable off-road
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Water pump known weakness
−Heavy at low speeds
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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