2024 CF MOTO 450MT vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 CF MOTO 450MT 82 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 43.6 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) up to 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 44 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) up to 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Weight spans 175 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450MT) to 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
Reader votes so far — total 5: 2024 CF MOTO 450MT (3); HONDA XL750 TRANSALP (2).
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| Specification | CF MOTO 450MT | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CF MOTO | HONDA |
| Model | CF MOTO 450MT | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
| Engine size | 450cc | 750cc |
| Power | 43.6hp | 90hp |
| Torque | 44nm. | 74.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 175kg | 208kg |
| Front brake | 4-piston J.Juan caliper, 320mm disc Bosch ABS | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake | 1-piston J.Juan caliper, Bosch ABS, 240mm disc (replaceable) | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-18 | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm USD KYB fork, adjustable | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link, KYB monoshock, adjustable | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 4 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5499 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View CF MOTO price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, TCS, ABS on/off, Next-Gen TFT display, Navigation, and Bluetooth phone connectivity. |
-5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
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2024 CF MOTO 450MT vs 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP: listed specifications
The 2024 CF MOTO 450MT and 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP differ on the listed specifications: the 450MT has a lower listed weight, and the XL750 TRANSALP has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
XL750 TRANSALP has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (750 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed power advantage (90 hp vs 43.6 hp).
Torque
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed torque advantage (74.6 Nm vs 44 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
450MT is notably lighter on the listed weight (175 kg vs 208 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XL750 TRANSALP is listed higher (85.5 cm) than 450MT (82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of CF MOTO 450MT vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for CF MOTO 450MT.
Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 450MT or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 44 hp on the CF MOTO 450MT.
Which is lighter, CF MOTO 450MT or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
CF MOTO 450MT is lighter at 175 kg vs 208 kg for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is better, CF MOTO 450MT or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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