CF-Moto 800 MT versus KTM 890 Adventure

CF-Moto 800 MT

Adventure

KTM 890 Adventure

Reise-Enduro

What can the adventure bike price-performance hit from China do?

CF Moto accelerates. With the 800 MT, the Chinese now also want to gain a foothold in the field of popular adventure bikes in Europe. We have been able to test the CF Moto 800 MT Touring extensively and describe our impressions here.... weiter

CF MOTO 800 MT im Test

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More steam, more technology, more fun?

The Standard 890 Adventure tested here was not presented by KTM until the beginning of 2021 after the R and the Rally. It is designed for the road rather than for the terrain and, at 13,295 euros, is also cheaper than its... weiter

KTM 890 Adventure im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 9.899 €

RRP 15.190 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

complete equipment
sovereign appearance
good components
high-quality workmanship
High seating comfort for driver and front passenger

Pros:

Brakes and chassis
not too heavy
Technically well equipped
great engine with neat bums
handy thanks to low center of gravity

Cons:

Motor mapping issues
QuickShifter with room for improvement
Adjustment change on the shock absorber complex

Cons:

Tank polarizes optically
Turbulence and noise on the helmet
Cruise control switch available, but function must be activated (extra charge)

Dimensions & Weight

Length : 2.234 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 231 kg

Wheelbase: 1.528 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 196 kg

Engine

Motor design: Two-cylinder in-line engine, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Row, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 91 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km

Maximum speed: 239 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 444 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel bridge frame, motor semi-load-bearing (steel)

Front suspension:
KYB's fully adjustable 43 USD fork

Rear suspension:
fully adjustable KYB strut
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP APEX USD 43mm (travel 200 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double discDouble disc, four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Front brake
Four-piston radial fixed caliper, double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The CF Moto 800 MT enriches the adventure bike segment with a motorcycle that is particularly interesting in terms of price. The equipment is great and CF Moto uses proven components from J. Juan, KTM, Acront and Kayaba. Not a bad recipe, but the Chinese are messing up when it comes to tuning the engine and QuickShifter. However, we assume that this shortcoming can be fixed by software update - and then the MT800 is a really attractive offer!

Many thanks to the CF-MOTO dealer "Powersport Nord" from Pinneberg, who kindly provided us with the machine for this test. You can also test ride the 800 MT there, but please make an appointment beforehand - just call: Tel. 04101-590 575. Greetings to Jörg and Vivian!

Conclusion - what's stuck?

More steam, more technology, more fun? After our test, we can answer yes to this initial question. However, owners of a 790 Adventure don't have to go straight to the KTM dealer and buy an 890. The differences between these two bikes are not as great as KTM likes to portray. Nevertheless, the 890 Adventure is the better motorcycle.

Competitors are the Triumph Tiger 900, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and the Ducati Multistrada 950 - the travel enduros of the upper middle class. The difference from the upper-class thick ships such as the BMW GS 1250 and 1290 SAS is clearly noticeable, but as described above, both advantages and disadvantages are noticeable.

The test motorcycle was kindly provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser from Haseldorf - thank you very much.