Litre-class MT-X takes on the big-bore adventure segment
The V4 SR wasn’t the only CFMoto novelty at EICMA, which also saw the launch of the new 1000MT-X adventure bike.
Looking identical to the existing 800MT-X and sharing similar chassis specs, the 1000MT-X adopts the latest-generation KTM LC8c parallel twin engine in 947cc form, as used in the 990 Duke, instead of the first-gen 799cc variant used in the 800MT-X. KTM completely redesigned the LC8c for the ‘990’ version, with all-new castings, but ensured its mounting points matched the previous motor to make it easy to update existing bikes – and that’s exactly what CFMoto has done.
It’s likely that, without its well-publicised financial problems, KTM would have already launched multiple additional ‘990’ models, including a 990 Adventure, by now. CFMoto’s existing partnership with KTM means the two companies operate a joint manufacturing venture in China where the engines, and some complete KTM bikes, are made, and CFMoto has access to the engines for its own bikes.
The 1000MT-X makes 83kW at 8,500rpm, 13kW more than the 800MT-X, and 107Nm of torque at 6,250rpm compared to the older bike’s 87Nm, while weight is up by just 2kg to 222kg ready-to-ride.
