Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S vs Cfmoto 450mt. Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S: 160 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, with full fluids) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), 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 Super Adventure 1290 S
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 9,000 rpm
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
228 kg (curb/wet weight, with full fluids)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (approx. 12–15 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Super Adventure 1290 S
8.2/10
"Brilliant, characterful adventure bike — but buy with verified service history only."
Pros
+Phenomenal V-twin engine character
+Best-in-class semi-active suspension
+Cornering ABS genuinely confidence-inspiring
Cons
−Patchy reliability reputation
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Known early fuel pump issues
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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