CFMoto- lighter weight, more power and deeper sound news ROOM
This is a is a first for International Dealer News, and( as if any were needed) further confirmation of the advances that Chinese motorcycle brands, and CF Moto in particular, are making here in Europe- an aftermarket exhaust for the well liked
450MT that has been handcrafted in Italy by Zard. The CFMoto 450MT has a paralleltwin engine, not a V-twin, but it is designed with a 270 ° crankshaft to give it a staggered firing order and distinctive throaty exhaust note and a power delivery similar to a V-twin, favouring low-end torque. The engine features dual balance shafts, which reduce vibration and provide smooth acceleration. Zard has optimized these characteristics to deepen the character of the sound still further with their compete systems for MT450 models. The satin finish AISI 304 stainless-steel euro 5 + homologated slip-on features a carbon fiber heat shield and can be paired with a high-performance header decat " delivering rugged durability, reduced weight." The racing version offers a notable weight reduction of-1.2 kg, with a performance increase of + 1.4 hp. The E5 + homologated version reduces weight by-1.1 kg and boost power by + 1 hp, " while delivering the distinctive sound that defines every Zard
system ". The decat header delivers a significant weight reduction of-1.7 kg, with a performance boost of + 1.5 hp. This exhaust for the 450MT does not require ECU remapping, is easy to install, and is ready to be used right away. A carbon fibre heat shield for the header can be purchased separately. www. zardlab. com www. idnmag. com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS- NOVEMBER / DECMEBER 2025 7