Fans of middleweight sportbikes in the US have another new option with the official launch of the 2023 CFMOTO 450 SS. For not much more than the cost of most new minimotos in the modern era, sportbike fans can get their hands on a brand-new machine with clean, modern styling, at a cost that won’t break the bank.
The 2023 CFMOTO 450 SS is powered by a 450cc, dual overhead cam, liquid-cooled parallel twin engine with bore and stroke of 77mm x 55.2mm. It makes a claimed 50 horsepower at 9,500 rpm, alongside 28.8 pound-feet of torque at 7,600 rpm. It has a six-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch.
