2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C

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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.

2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
47 pts
Top on paper
2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
53 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
78 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
35 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
95.3 pts

Sporty riding

2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
40.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
62.2 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
72.6 pts
2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
32.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 79 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C 69 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 10 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 39.5 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 41 hp (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
  • Torque spans 37.5 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 42 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
  • Weight spans 170 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 181 kg (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).
  • Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 450 cc (2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C).

Reader votes so far — total 3: 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 (2); 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C (1).

Specification TRIUMPH Speed 400 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
Brand TRIUMPH CF MOTO
Model TRIUMPH Speed 400 CF MOTO 450 CL-C
Engine size 400cc 450cc
Power 39.5hp 41hp
Torque 37.5nm. 42nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 170kg 181kg
Front brake 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS 320mm disc 4-piston J. Juan radial Calipers (ABS)
Rear brake 230mm fixed disc, floating Bybre caliper, ABS 220mm disc J. Juan Calipers (ABS)
Seat height (cm) 79cm 69cm
Front tyre 110/70 R17 Metzeler 130/90-R16 (CST)
Rear tyre 150/60 R17 Metzeler 150/80-R16 (CST)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel 37mm Inverted Fork Telescopic
Rear suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel Adjustable Monoshock Absorber
Motorcycle type Naked Chopper – Cruiser
Top speed 175km/h 190km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 4 L/100km 12 L – 4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4995 $5899
Brand price lists View TRIUMPH price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control

-Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display

-TCS, ABS Standard features

-Leather seat, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity

-3.6-inch round TFT screen with T-Box.

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2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C: listed specifications

The 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 and 2024 CF MOTO 450 CL-C are closely matched in peak power, while the Speed 400 has a lower listed weight, and the 450 CL-C has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

450 CL-C has a larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

Speed 400 and 450 CL-C have very similar peak power (39.5 hp vs 41 hp).

Torque

450 CL-C has a modest listed torque advantage (42 Nm vs 37.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

450 CL-C has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 175 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Speed 400 has a modest listed weight advantage (170 kg vs 181 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Speed 400 is listed higher (79 cm) than 450 CL-C (69 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Speed 400 vs CF MOTO 450 CL-C?

CF MOTO 450 CL-C is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 175 km/h (109 mph) for TRIUMPH Speed 400.

Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?

CF MOTO 450 CL-C has 41 hp compared with 40 hp on the TRIUMPH Speed 400.

Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?

TRIUMPH Speed 400 is lighter at 170 kg vs 181 kg for CF MOTO 450 CL-C.

Which is better, TRIUMPH Speed 400 or CF MOTO 450 CL-C?

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.