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CFMoto 450MT: specs, versions and technical data

A 450 cc parallel twin with a 21-inch front and long-travel suspension, at a lower price than its main rivals. Sold as the Ibex 450 in the US.

2026 CFMoto 450MT with side cases riding a desert track at sunset
2026 CFMoto 450MT with side cases riding a desert track at sunset. Photo: CFMoto

Know your version. The 450MT is sold as the Ibex 450 in the US; it is the same bike. The 800MT and Ibex 800 are different, larger bikes.


Engine
449 cc parallel twin, about 44 hp [src]
US name
Ibex 450, MSRP $6,499 [src]
Seat height
820 mm, 800 mm low setting [src]
Weight
175 kg dry (claimed); about 196 kg wet as tested [src]
Wheels and tyres
Spoked tubeless, 90/90-21 and 140/70-18 [src]
Suspension
KYB, 200 mm travel; adjustable fork, shock preload and rebound only [src]

Specifications by version

Figures as published, with the source for each. When sources disagree we show the range rather than pick one.

SpecCFMoto 450MT / Ibex 450
Engine449 cc parallel twin
Power (claimed)About 44 hp
Weight175 kg dry (claimed); about 196 kg wet as tested by Cycle News
Seat height820 mm (800 mm low setting)
Fuel tank17.5 L
Wheels21 / 18 in spoked, tubeless
Suspension travel200 mm front and rear; fork fully adjustable, shock preload and rebound
US price$6,499 (Ibex 450)

Sources: bennetts.co.uk · 1000ps.com · rideapart.com · cyclenews.com. Where sources disagree we show the range.

Model history

Which 450MT do you have?

Model years and the changes that matter, with sources.

  1. 2023

    Shown at EICMA

    CFMoto unveils the 450MT in Milan. [src]

  2. 2024

    On sale

    Australia from April 2024 at A$9,490 ride-away; Europe and the UK the same year. [src]

  3. 2025

    US launch as Ibex 450

    Same bike under a new name, MSRP $6,499. [src]

  4. 2026

    2026 model

    Shown at EICMA in November 2025 with the same core specs. [src]

Tyres and wheels

Stock tyre sizes and rims

Always confirm against the sidewall of the tyres on your bike and your owner’s manual, including the load and speed rating.

Version and yearsFrontRearRimsSource
CFMoto 450MT
All years (2024 on)		90/90-21140/70-18Spoked 21/18 on tubeless rims. CST Ambro A4 as original equipment.bennetts.co.uk

Read the 450MT tyre guide →

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Calculators for your 450MT

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Put your bike’s numbers in: gearing and cruising rpm, tyre size and speedometer error, sag and spring rate, charging budget, the fuel cost of luggage and power at altitude.

Gearing and chainRoad speed in gear calculatorSpeed at any rpm from primary, gear and final drive ratios and tyre size.Gearing and chainCruising rpm calculatorEngine rpm at a given road speed in any gear.Tyres and wheelsTyre size calculatorSidewall height, overall diameter and circumference from a size such as 120/70-17.Tyres and wheelsSpeedometer error after a tyre size changeHow far off the speedometer reads with a different tyre size.Chassis and suspensionSuspension sag calculatorStatic and rider sag from three measurements, as millimetres and percent of travel.Chassis and suspensionRear shock spring rate calculatorSpring rate for extra load (a heavier rider, passenger or luggage) through the linkage.ElectricalMotorcycle electrical load calculatorCan your charging system run heated grips, lights and a heated jacket? Spare capacity and battery drain.Performance and airLuggage drag and fuel range calculatorWhat panniers, a top box or a tall screen cost in power, fuel and range at cruising speed.Performance and airAltitude and temperature power loss calculatorAir density at altitude and how much power a naturally aspirated engine loses.Performance and airPower-to-weight ratio calculatorkW per tonne, hp per tonne and kg per hp, with or without the rider.Performance and airPayload and GVWR calculatorHow much rider, passenger and luggage the bike can legally carry, and what is left.Tyres and wheelsTyre pressure at altitude calculatorWhy your gauge reads higher on a mountain pass, and by how much.

In pictures

2026 CFMoto 450MT ridden on a dirt track beside a salt flat
2026 CFMoto 450MT ridden on a dirt track beside a salt flat. Photo: CFMoto
2026 CFMoto 450MT kicking up dust below rocky mountains
2026 CFMoto 450MT kicking up dust below rocky mountains. Photo: CFMoto
2026 CFMoto 450MT on a mountain road
2026 CFMoto 450MT on a mountain road. Photo: CFMoto

450MT guides and comparisons

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450MT FAQ

Is the CFMoto Ibex 450 the same as the 450MT?

Yes. CFMoto sells the bike as the Ibex 450 in the US and as the 450MT in most other markets. The 800MT and Ibex 800 are different, larger bikes.

What is the seat height of the CFMoto 450MT?

820 mm as delivered. Changing a bolt position in the rear linkage lowers it to 800 mm, according to the launch reviews.

Does the 450MT have tubeless tyres?

Yes. It uses spoked wheels with tubeless rims, a 90/90-21 front and a 140/70-18 rear. That lets you plug a puncture at the roadside.