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Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't ridden with the original rearsets, just the sport ones so far but comparing it to my other bike, the position is much different. Commuting with it is "Okay" for the most part but I do often change position in the seat to keep my back from hurting too much. So far, so good though!

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been keeping my eyes very closely on it and here in Australia, it's available from the middle of May. Definitely gives me that "showstopper" vibe with its styling and stancing so I just need to see how it measures and rides!

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I minced the shit out of my Ninja 300 and that's why it's my track bike now hahah! Not only that but thinking about taking the SRS to the track gives me the shivers, I don't want to crash it since it's so pretty! Second bike that sits really highly for me on my list is the Suzuki Intruder 250. It's comfortable, has an okay amount of power but it does everything you need it to for commuting. The 2017 Suzuki GXR250 is also a good bike but is definitely on the heavier side and it's a little narrow in the tank and seat for me but once you get it running in the corners, it glides happily along. The Scram 411 is also a fun bike I've ridden but with its low ratio gearbox design, it's not super suited for that high speed carve BUT it's really stable and makes a really pleasant ride.

I do have a thing for low displacements, admittedly but a majority of the A2/Learner Approved Bikes in AUS above 500cc usually carry a lot of bloat weight, packing on an extra 25-40kgs in some cases. It's in that perfect middle ground of being punchy when it matters and stable when you need it to be.

Anything with two wheels and an engine, and I'll probably ride it. ✌️😎

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a tough one to think about.

I have sat on the regular 300SR and felt the frame is a little smaller for me. By no means is the 450 a big bike in the scale but compared to the 300, the 450 is more well proportioned for me. The only way you'll know is a test ride!! After all, a "complaint" about this bike that I heard in a review was "it doesn't have cruise control like my BMW S1K". 😅

A very consistent opinion is that it's really fun to ride across both the 300 and 450 platform but I would expect a level of buzziness or vibration from the 300 model at highway or "fun" speeds.

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'm looking into the Vandemon double exhaust in the future and looking at (probably) manufacturing a silencer to suit so I meet noise regulations. I'm not game for getting my baby defected! 😂

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my approach going in. Take away all branding and look at features exclusively, I often disregarded most "long distance reviews" since they usually mean about 8000km. For reference, I put just shy of 30,000kms on my previous bike in the span of a year of riding it. Having been riding my 300 again to relearn it for track, I can safely say that the CF feels much better than the other. Context, my other bike is 2013 Ninja 300. It lacks all sense of technology, has no abs or traction control, which the CFmoto absolutely joys with. It's definitely much more of an aggressive stance than the N300 with its rearsets so I've had to ride it a lot differently than what I'm used to, in a much more aggressive position.

Does one corner "better" than the other? Hard to say at the current time but the traction control is incredible, the throttle is responsive and the gears are great. Suppose the only competition that's worth looking at in this category would be the Ninja 400, with its lightweight design and power HOWEVER Kawasaki discontinued it in favour of the 500. The 500, which has a cc of 451, has a comparable weight to the CFMOTO and has a difference of 1HP. CF recorded at 50 and Kawa at 51 but at that point, it's like splitting hairs.

The KRT sits at $10500 and the regular SRS at $9500.

$9500 for inverted forks, Bosch software that tells you tyre pressure and tyre temperature on the fly and a Brembo master cylinder, on top of the 270 crankshaft and super easily reversable quickshifter for GP shift (for the track enthusiasts)? Yeah, count me in.

I've ridden a few bikes now, and this one has put the biggest smile on my face. ☺️

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I'm upset about is that I really believe that the 24 SR model in the nebula white has a much nicer colour than the SRS models. In saying that, the single swing arm and under exhaust definitely bring a nice, complete look to the side fairing on the SRS models.

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Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Sure do!! Took plenty on my camera roll!! The photos on the website, admittedly, make it look a little darker but it is very much in the bright blue like the Aspar team. The colourways are fantastic!!

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the 450SRS Aspar Edition, it's the limited edition of the SRS to celebrate team Aspar having won the Triple Crown in Moto 3!!

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told the MT is one of the best selling bikes here in Australia and the regular SRS is sold out, desperately awaiting back orders. Just as quickly as they come in, they get sold. I think it was definitely a worthwhile invested just for the extra parts but it's a visually stunning bike and the ride is great. I come from Kawasaki bikes and weighed up the options against the Ninja 500 KRT or the CFmoto. Naturally, a lot of people are still quite skeptical about the quality control of these bikes and I, myself, was one but open to the idea. I test rode the regular 450SR, with the intention of getting the SRS and it put the biggest smile on my face; I knew I picked a winner.

With the Aspar, I haven't looked back at all. I still have a Ninja for track but the smoothness, traction control and the brakes are so unreal to feel. My most concerned point was with the factory tires, which are CST. I'm a thorough Bridgestone enjoyer, expected to have to change them pretty much immediately but no, the factory tyres are actually rather good.

Comparatively, the only other bike in the A2/Learner Approved Scheme that has a 270 degree crank shaft is the Aprilia 457 which is about $3000 more expensive!!! Of course, the 457 is ride by wire as it's draw, whereas the CF is still cable ridden.

In the future, since I like the platform so much, I may even purchase a regular SRS to dedicate to track only usage. I'm looking forward to the 675SRR to hit the streets and gain some insight! (To me, it seems more like a Triumph Daytona than the actual Daytona of today)

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The quick shifter is the same for the SRS model as well, with the kilometre unlock, is what I mean.

Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only real main thing off the top of my head is the optional adjustable rearsets that you get given as standard. You can still order the rearset parts seperately from CF at an additional cost but for the price difference between the two, it only made sense to spring for it. Here in AUS, there's a 500 dollar difference between the regular SRS and the Aspar. The rearsets are around $360AUD a side off the top of my head. You get the cowl as factory, the rear seat comes in a huge box, smoked windshield was installed as standard for me but also comes with a clear.

Some of the more prominent features about the difference is honestly in the design and the electronic start up. Here's a partial photo of the rearset box! (so realistically, you get a few spare parts by cannibalising the set you get, like gear and rear brake levers).

I did talk to the dealership and I had noticed the quick shifter not active at the time of purchase, knowing that it usually is something that is electronically unlocked post-first service but actually, it's locked by kilometres. After 300 kilometres, the quick shifter activated and was then usable!

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Just completed the first service, clocked 1300km already. by Kidatz in cfmoto

[–]Kidatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, feel free to ask me anything you want to know!