The CFMOTO has been on the rise lately, with new models constantly being released. Recently, the brand introduced the MT450, the entry-level model, which made its global debut on the beaches of the Philippines.
Taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the MT 450, CFMOTO is now launching what could be the flagship model of the MT range: the so-called 1250MT.
It is no secret that CFMOTO and KTM have been working together for several years. The partnership has resulted in some models such as the 800NK and the 800MT – derived from the KTM 790 Duke and Adventure, respectively. Additionally, there have been rumors on several occasions that the CFMOTO 450 range was what happened to the discontinued KTM 490 series.
Now, you can probably guess where I’m going with the 1250MT. It is more than likely that technology from the Austrian brand is being used, perhaps in the form of the twin-cylinder engine from the previous generation of the 1290 Super Duke and Super Adventure. For reference, this engine already exists in the CFMOTO universe, as it powers the 1250TR-G, a grand-tourer widely used by Chinese police forces.
Here, the engine has been slightly reduced to 1,279 cc and delivers 140 horsepower – more than enough to compete with models like the BMW R 1300 GS and the Triumph Tiger 1200. And while the 450MT and 800MT excel off-road, it seems that the 1250MT is a machine more focused on the road, as evidenced by its 19-inch alloy wheels at the front and 17-inch wheels at the back.
Although nothing official – apart from the presentation of this motorcycle – has come from CFMOTO, we can use the other MT family motorcycles as a basis for the technology and features we can expect from the 1250MT. Driving modes and intelligent connectivity are a given, and it is more than likely that the new model will include heated grips, an adjustable windshield, and other touring accessories.
There is no doubt that Chinese motorcycle manufacturers, such as CFMOTO, are eyeing the prize when it comes to dominating the global market. In less than a decade, we have seen motorcycles manufactured in China go from cheap imitations to performance-oriented machines that stand out in the global market.
