Motorbikes

CFMoto 450SR has transcended to the next level. The Chinese manufacturer’s second attempt at an A2 sports-bike has pretty much blown the competition out of the water, by being classy, stylish and extremely refined., Although small, this isn’t some flimsy toy-like A2 bike wearing ill-fitting fairings and a mishmash of components – the 450SR has real big-bike presence courtesy of its be-winged styling, premium components from Brembo, Bosch and JT, and extremely stable chassis., The 450SR was designed to knock the market-leading Kawasaki Ninja 400 off its top spot in the sports-bike-mad Chinese domestic market - and it worked. Now it aims to do the same in Europe - albeit in slightly less powerful A2 spec.The in-house developed 449cc parallel-twin motor with its 270-degree crank (the only bike in the A2 sports Has smoothness and punch in equal measures, meanwhile the handling characteristics and ride quality are seriously sweet., The styling, which has been steered by CFMoto’s ex-Ducati and MV Agusta Design Director, is totally standout and the inclusion of aerodynamic winglets means it looks the part – even if they are totally unnecessary on a bike that makes 47bhp! (Although CFMoto claim they add around 1 kg of downforce at 75mph.)Now in stock at North west powersports. Open 6 days a week. Just ask for Ian , £5,699