Looking for a lightweight adventure bike that won’t break the bank? In this video, we put the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R head-to-head with the CFMoto 450MT (also known as the IBEX 450 in North America), two of the hottest entry-level ADV bikes right now.
We’ll break down their engine specs, power output, electronics, suspension, braking, fuel capacity, prices, and more to help you figure out which one deserves a spot in your garage.
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0:00 Intro
0:14 Engine
0:53 Key Specs
1:46 Sound + Color Options
2:24 Electronics
3:11 Chassis
3:46 Dimensions
4:19 Price
Credits :
ktm.com
cfmoto.com
Music :
ADRENALINE RUSH – Rock Sport Workout – Infraction
Music from #InAudio:
Infraction – Adrenaline Rush (Rock)
SLOW ROCK – Sport Stylish Rock Sensitive
Music from #InAudio:
Infraction – Slow Rock
Correction: The 390 Adventure R has a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25, while the 450MT : 0.22. So the voice over is right, but during editing the video i accidentally flipped the numbers
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No one ever says with that higher compression ratio of the ktm . What are the fuel octane requirements for both . Premium 91 or 93 cost a lot more around here vs 87 octane
But KTM made in ……
In nepal mt is 2 lakh expensive that ktm😅😅
I was wondering what kind of translator speaks Italian then the prices in dollars
Let's be brutally honest 2 water cooled smooth cylinders, great torque, tubeless tires, comfy bike, awesome sound.
The Chinese mighty dragon had been awakened already,
Their bikes 🏍 will keep improving, like the Japanese, tariffs or not , their prices will be highly competitive !
Bmw got a job ahead of them trying to get into the market with the 450gs, things are becoming pretty competitive 😮
CF moto is 192 kg curb. KTM is 177 kg curb, as weighed by multiple youtubers.
This is likely the best side-by-side comparison video review on YouTube.
I road a KTM like 801? Wouldn’t trade my ibex for it. Yeah faster. Not smoother doesn’t handle better. Dash wasnt as good
With the crash bars. Aux lights. Ibex is a alien horse weapon.
Ibex baby!!! I’m 6ft3 220 ride with side bags. A women occasionally. Over 7k miles!! About ready for tires. Noting but a lot of oil changes. China tighten and lube. That’s it. Things a ripper highway getter back road ripper
Cf moto 450 my is good ❤❤
I dont think ktm give better mileage than cf moto.
Good video. Do not like the music while you are narrating. Its entirely unnecessary, way to loud if you insist on keeping it.
This video is really well made 👌
Cfmoto 450 Mt is my choice
no comparison when talking about ktm
Fantastic review! Great job on all the stats and exhaust sounds.
La cf 450 tiene 44 hp y 44 nm esta equivocado el dato en el video la autonomia es de 400 km comprobado por mi,las llantas son tubelles algo que la ktm no tiene y la opcion de control de crucero en la ktm hay que pagarlo aparte , no viene de serie , la ktm es muy vibradora ( el motor 390 ya conocido no tiene nada nuevo ) mientras que cf 450 es un placer ( no vibra nada) la ktm es muy pequeña de tamaño parece una mto de cross no un trail ( una desilucion visual) asiento delgado , corto y muy alto, la cf tiene mayor robustes se ve mas grande de tamaño y mas comoda ( un verdadero trail ) 50/50 asimple vista paraecen motos de distinto segmento la ktm parece una moto de enduro cross , no algo para viajar y la cf 450 tiene el aspecto de una trail ortodoxa multiproposito tradicional !!!
biggest question is service interval and how long does does little engines keep up until they give up 30tkm, 50tkm 100tkm???
It's not serious to put the KTM 390 in a comparison. One of the most problematic motorcycles ever built. There's a reason KTM is known as "Know The Mechanic" and its motto is "Ready to repair."
Which will last longer? The Himalayan 450 will 🙂
The weight of the 450MT at 185kg wet is BS. It's more like 194kg.
Amazing comparison thank you so much! Love the exhaust sound clip that mentions the mounted exhaust.
Just a small correction, Cruise Control on the KTM is optional 🙂
KTMs price 7000$ is without Cruise Control and many other… And KTM has a big problem with side stand – if you stand on the bike you can stall the engine.
I am a fan of CF Moto but the KTM is lighter and has more electronics, better suspension, is superior in on and off road but this is the caveat for the KTM, its more suitable for experience riders specially in off road as the engine starts delivering its power over 4 to 5 k rpm, which makes it a little savage for the normal folks. The CF Moto same as the REH 450 is more suitable for the more tranquil riders
NIce editing + motion graphics.
So far the best on YT.
I bought a cfmoto 650 adventura last year. Was tempted due to the big discount. Now the bike is worth 1/3 what I paid, customer service is horrendous, you cant get parts since everything has to come from china. So I would not recommend any bike from that company.
Imagine buying the KTM for $15.000. Welcome to Turkey! This is Turkey.
cfmoto 450 mt weighs around 205 kg equipped with the crash bars (obviously fully wet) this was weighed by a youtuber (just look for it). Not sure about the crash bars weight, but they surely are around 10kg. SW motech upper crash bars weigh 5 kg. CFmoto branded crash bars are upper and lower, so its probably around 10 kg in total. That would bring the weight down to 195 kg fully wet with no crash bars, similar to the honda CB500x. Is hard to determine the weight when the brands provide the dry weight. because it could involve even discounting the weight of the battery, engine oil, brake fluids. coolant. and finally fuel. So there could be a massive difference.
the advantages that the cfmoto has is: price, the 2-cylinder engine (smoothness even at high RPM) and exhaust sound. The cfmoto has a very deep bassy sound, it is really surprising for a mid engine bike.
but the ktm is just very well equipped and if you care about the weight, is the right decision.
The pricing for the KTM doesn't include the fact you need to pay extra for cruise control, plus theres no tubeless wheels on the KTM and the KTM TFT screen has no maps mode.
Most of the 390 adventure R delivery that have been posted on here do not have cruise control. I wonder if it will be a dealer add-on? Wondering if the quick shifter is similar, I know big rock moto didn't get that nor the cruise control.
Why would I want another thumper, in addition to my dual sport thumper? The IBEX/MT twin is silky smooth and the suspension is top notch. There's a guy who already put 50k kilometers on his 450 MT with no issues.
Miscalculated the ps/kg ratio?
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Both 3S (sales, service, spare parts) are big NO.m
katty just like competition bike.. mean to win but not for daily.. no cheap at all
Cmoto, hard to find the official shop/ spareparts..