The manufacturer’s new line-up in India could include the 450MT ADV and the 675SR-R sport bike
Quick News Highlights:
- The Chinese manufacturer may return to India by mid-2025
- The manufacturer is expected to launch the 450MT ADV as its first bike
- Likely to be followed by the launch of the sporty 675SR-R
Chinese bike manufacturer, CFMoto is all set to return to the Indian market, probably by mid-2025. The manufacturer is expected to announce its arrival with new offerings including the 450MT Adventure bike and 675SR-R sport bike.
Earlier, CFMoto Motorcycles was present in India via a small network of dealers, but due to low demand and poor sales in the country, the manufacturer decided to stop selling its bikes after the BS6 emission norms. Now, CFMoto is planning to re-enter the Indian market and is in the final stages of appointing a new partner in India. It may launch the 450MT ADV as its first bike which is likely to be followed by the sporty 675SR-R.
CFMoto 450MT
The CFMoto 450MT is powered by a 449cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine which produces 42PS and 42Nm. It is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. The ADV features a TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity features offering turn-by-turn navigation, call & SMS alerts, and music control features. Additional features on the bike include switchable traction control, USB-C and USB-A charging ports and more.
Underpinnings on the bike include a KYB fork (adjustable for compression and dampening) and a preload adjustable monoshock with 200mm of suspension travel. The bike is equipped with a disc brake at both ends with dual-channel ABS (switchable for the rear wheel). It comes with a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear tubeless-spoke wheel setup. The CFMoto 450MT will rival other ADVs like the KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 along with the upcoming Aprilia Tuareg 457 and the BMW F 450 GS.
CFMoto 675SR-R
The CFMoto 675SR-R is powered by a 675cc, liquid-cooled, inline three-cylinder engine that delivers a peak output of 95.1PS and 70Nm. The bike is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in under 3.6 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 220kmph. It comes equipped with a 5-inch curved TFT display with smartphone connectivity offering Google Maps navigation, call & SMS alerts and music controls. It also gets switchable traction control, USB-C and USB-A charging ports and more rider aid features.
The 675cc sportbike bike gets a 41mm fully-adjustable inverted fork and a preload and rebound adjustable monoshock. It has 300mm twin discs at the front and a 240mm single disc at the rear with dual-channel ABS as standard. It comes fitted with 17-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped with 120-section front and 180-section rear tubeless tyres. It will compete with the Triumph Daytona 660 and the Honda CBR650R in India.
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