Ktm Adventure 990 vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Adventure 990 vs Cfmoto 450mt. Ktm Adventure 990: 114 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Adventure 990
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
114 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
114 hp @ 8,500 rpm
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Adventure 990
8.2/10
"A flawed masterpiece that absolutely rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Incredible LC8 engine character
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Excellent long-distance capability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance when neglected
−Subframe cracking issues
−Hard seat stock
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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