Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Cfmoto 450mt. Suzuki V-strom 250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Suzuki V-strom 250
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated)
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki V-strom 250
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Breathless above 70mph
−Suspension degrades quickly
−Woeful stock windscreen
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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