Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Cfmoto 450mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Cfmoto 450mt. Triumph Tiger 1200: 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants) hp, 240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), 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
Triumph Tiger 1200
Cfmoto 450mt
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
240 kg
199 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants)
45 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
160 km/h (estimated; note: not officially confirmed by CFMoto)
Weight
240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average for 2022+ model)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1200
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder Triumph has ever built, buy with confidence."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Cornering ABS genuinely impressive
+Long-distance comfort outstanding
Cons
−Early ECU software issues
−Screen mechanism wears out
−Heated grips wiring unreliable
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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