A real bobber is built by taking things away: chopped mudguards, a seat for one and nothing extra. For decades that meant taking a stock bike and spending a lot of evenings in the garage with an angle grinder. The CFMOTO 450CL-C Bobber saves you some of that work: it's the factory bobber version of the 450CL-C, the Chinese brand's mid-size cruiser, and it's already on sale in Spain for €6,495.
If you've followed CFMOTO's 450 range, you'll know the basics: a 449 cc parallel twin, belt final drive and power set for the A2 licence. What changes is everything you can see: a floating solo seat, a lower, tucked-in riding position and striped tank graphics that recall old racing bikes. If you like the genre, there are plenty more in our bobber section.
Solo seat and proud of it
The part that defines this bike is the seat. It's a single saddle that seems to float above the rear mudguard, held by a one-piece die-cast aluminium bracket. CFMOTO says this adds stiffness without adding weight, and it also leaves much of the rear end on show, which is exactly what you want from a bobber. The bracket has a brushed finish, the upholstery has stitching and a Pinstripe detail, and a plate finishes off the tail.
Up front there's a round LED headlight with two small lights on either side. The mirrors sit on the bar ends and the exhaust is a twin set-up. The 12-litre tank carries a script CL-C logo and, in Ivory White, bold black stripes. The other option is the more discreet Nebula Black.
The riding position is different from the standard 450CL-C too: the handlebars are 20 mm further forward and the footpegs 80 mm further back. You sit more tucked in, with your legs less stretched than on a forward-control cruiser, and the seat is 715 mm off the ground.
The engine: CFMOTO's own 450 twin
Under the tank sits the 449 cc parallel twin that CFMOTO uses across its 450 family: liquid-cooled, twin overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and a 270° crank, which gives it a sound and pulse closer to a V-twin. Twin balance shafts keep vibration in check.
It makes 30 kW (about 41 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 42.2 Nm at 6,250 rpm, so it's A2-legal as it comes, with no restrictor. There's a six-speed gearbox, a slipper clutch and a Gates belt final drive, which is clean, quiet and very cruiser. CFMOTO quotes fuel use of about 4 l/100 km; with 12 litres, that's roughly 300 km between fill-ups in theory.
Chassis and equipment
- Steel frame with a double-sided swingarm.
- 37 mm upside-down fork up front and a monoshock with preload adjustment at the rear.
- J.Juan brakes: 320 mm front disc with a four-piston radial caliper and 220 mm rear disc.
- Bosch ABS and traction control as standard.
- 16-inch alloy wheels front and rear, with fat CST tyres: 130/90 front and 150/80 rear.
- 3.6-inch round TFT display, compatible with the CFMOTO Ride app via T-Box.
- 177 kg unladen and a 1,485 mm wheelbase.
- Three-year warranty in Spain.
Specifications
Data from CFMOTO Spain's official spec sheet, cross-checked with CFMOTO Australia and Motorbike Magazine.
| Engine | Parallel twin, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° crank |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 449 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 72 x 55.2 mm |
| Power | 30 kW (41 hp) at 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 42.2 Nm at 6,250 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, slipper clutch |
| Final drive | Gates belt |
| Frame | Steel, double-sided swingarm |
| Front suspension | 37 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustable |
| Front brake | 320 mm disc, J.Juan four-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc, J.Juan |
| Electronics | Bosch ABS and traction control |
| Wheels | Alloy, 3.0 x 16 and 3.5 x 16 |
| Tyres | CST 130/90-16 and 150/80-16 |
| Seat height | 715 mm |
| Unladen weight | 177 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 litres |
| Length x width x height | 2,205 x 805 x 1,110 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,485 mm |
| Instruments | 3.6-inch round TFT |
| Licence | A2 |
| Price in Spain | €6,495 (November 2026) |
Price
On CFMOTO Spain's official website the 450CL-C Bobber is listed from €6,495, including VAT and mainland delivery but not registration costs (price checked on 10 November 2026). This is the Spanish price; prices in other markets may differ, so check with your local CFMOTO importer. You can choose between Ivory White, with the cream tank and black stripes in the photos, and Nebula Black.
At that price it goes head to head with other A2 cruisers of around 500 cc, such as the Honda Rebel 500 or the Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Against them, the CFMOTO plays the cards of belt drive, radial brakes and a bobber style that comes ready-made from the factory.
What we like and what we don't
We like that it isn't just a cruiser with new paint: the floating seat, 16-inch wheels with fat tyres and the tank graphics give it a real workshop look. The belt, traction control, radial front brake and three-year warranty are a good package for the money.
What makes us hesitate: it's a solo seater, so forget about carrying anyone. Motorbike Magazine mentions a future dual-seat option, but CFMOTO Spain doesn't offer one yet. The rear suspension has little travel (96 mm, according to CFMOTO Australia), which is normal for this kind of bike but you'll feel it over bumps. And, curiously, the seat is higher than on the standard 450CL-C (715 versus 690 mm), although it's still an easy bike to put your feet down on.
Make it yours
A factory bobber is a good starting point, not the end of the road. If you want to make it yours, these are the most common ideas. Many of them may need approval or an inspection depending on where you live, so check your local rules first:
- Exhaust: shorter silencers or a two-into-one system change the sound and the silhouette, but they must be road-legal and meet noise limits.
- Handlebars: a low drag bar or a slightly taller bar changes the riding position and the character of the bike.
- Indicators and lights: mini indicators and a tail light built into the number-plate bracket make the rear even cleaner.
- Headlight: a visor or a different headlight gives it a more classic look.
- Wheels and tyres: classic-pattern or knobbly tyres, or spoked wheels, transform the look, but changing sizes usually affects the bike's registration.
In Spain, these changes have to be legalised. You can read about how modification approval works on our site.
Sources and credits
Photos: CFMOTO. Data: CFMOTO España and its official spec sheet (PDF), Motorbike Magazine and MCNews. This article is our own summary and commentary.
