A new entry in the CFMOTO CL range has arrived in the form of a twin-cylinder cruiser, the CFMOTO 450CL-C.
The “CL” label used by CFMOTO is most often associated with scrambler-style motorcycles in Europe, with models such as the 300CL-X and 700CL-X. The ‘CL’ represents the classic style of the bikes, and the ‘X’ represents the light off-road orientation. In the case of the 450CL-C, then, you don’t even have to look at the bike to know that it’s a retro-style cruiser.
At its heart is a 449 cc twin-cylinder engine that produces 44 hp and 42 Nm of torque. It’s the same engine used in the CFMOTO 450MT, for example. The frame is a tubular steel unit, which isn’t a big surprise: steel frames are used throughout CFMOTO’s range, they’re quite common on affordable neo-retro bikes and CFMOTO has a long-standing industrial relationship with KTM, which would love everyone to ignore the fact that its RC16 MotoGP frame is now made of carbon fiber.
For the 450CL-C’s suspension, a single central rear shock is used at the rear in conjunction with a double-sided swingarm, while a 37 mm inverted fork is used at the front. Single brake discs are used at both ends – 320mm at the front, 220mm at the rear – and both have J.Juan calipers
In the cabin, the driver will find a 3.6-inch round TFT screen that can indicate whether driver aids such as traction control and ABS are on.
For more information, visit the official CFMOTO website.