The CFMOTO 800MT-X weighs 220kg wet, has a seat height of 870mm and 240mm of ground clearance, and makes 95hp. Expect about 56 mpg, for a range of around 275 miles from its 22.5-litre tank.
6/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
A genuinely well-balanced middleweight twin with low-slung fuel tanks that hide its weight well, until you're buried in boggy peat. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
£7,999New, OTR
220kgWet weight
870mmSeat height
~275 miReal-world range
Holloway ratings
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
3/5
Road usability
3/5
Technical off-road capability
3/5
Green-lane suitability
3/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£7,999
Engine799cc
Power95hp
Torque87Nm
Weight (wet)220kg
Seat height870mm
Fuel tank22.5L
Real-world range~275 mi
Economy~56 mpg
Wheels (f/r)21" / 18"
Ground clearance240mm
Suspension travel (f/r)230mm / 230mm
ABSYes
Traction controlYes
Ride modesYes
Service interval5,000 miles
Licence requiredA
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)90/90-21 / 150/70-18
Stock tyresCST Ambro A4
Where the CFMOTO 800MT-X sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The CFMOTO 800MT-X has a 870mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Range against similar bikes
Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.
Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.
Tyres that fit the CFMOTO 800MT-X
It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 150/70-18 rear, on CST Ambro A4 from the factory. 44 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
The 800MT-X is CFMOTO's most dedicated off-road machine yet, addressing the top-heavy criticism of previous touring models. By adopting low-slung, split saddle fuel tanks wrapping around the crankcase, it carries its 22.5 litres of fuel low down, giving it the slow-speed balance and agility of a much lighter motorcycle. The KTM-derived 799cc parallel twin is explosive on open trails while cruising smoothly at motorway speeds. It's still a 220kg motorcycle when buried to the axles in boggy peat, but on flowing gravel tracks, rocky ascents, and open green lanes, it offers a lot of performance for the money.
Pros for green laning
Low-slung 22.5-litre saddle tanks: distributes fuel mass low beside the engine base, reducing top-heavy wobble during standing balance manoeuvres.
Full-size 21"/18" tubeless wheels: direct access to hardcore enduro tyre patterns with quick roadside tubeless puncture repair capability.
Fully adjustable 48mm forks: heavy-duty front and rear suspension provides 230mm of travel and 240mm of ground clearance.
Strong 95hp twin performance: delivers effortless 70+ mph highway transits between distant lane networks with standard cruise control and quickshifter.
Cons and limitations
220kg wet weight: heavy to lift solo after a tumble in deep ruts or boggy peat bogs.
Wide lower tank pods: low fuel lobes make paddling through narrow, high-banked ruts tighter.
Firm one-piece rally seat: designed for active standing mobility, making seated motorway miles firm on the rider.
Complex screen menus: navigating the large vertical TFT display to deactivate rear ABS takes practice with muddy winter gloves.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
