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So I was a day away from purchasing a ibex 450 and now I'm seeing some new legislation that will ban at a minimum the connected software in the US that there's bikes use. Is this a situation that would stop you from purchasing the bike? I really want it but I am fearful that if I was to get one that it will be bricked in the future or will get fully banned. It sucks that the US is getting so restrictive with things from China. I understand that there are some privacy concerns but there has to be a way to work around it.

I have a 2022 CFMOTO Zforce 800 EX that i had at a dealership to trade in on a bike yesterday, the service department looked it over and came back and told me that the CVT is bad and needs replaced and it would be a $3,000usd replacement.

The machine jerks under very light acceleration but if you drive it like you normally would a sport SxS, it runs perfectly fine. Which is how it has been since the day i bought it

The machine is 4 years old with 450 miles on it, i find it very hard to believe the CVT is bad as it has never been mud bogged or hammered on. It was trail ridden once and has been a yard machine its entire life.

Can anyone help me clear this up?

Taking my MSF course soon and I'm shopping for my first sports bike!
I've watched dozens of youtube videos, and the Ninja 500 seems like the best choice for a new rider. But, there's also a ton of creators who seem very biased against the CF Moto bikes and so I'm coming to you guys for a fair and constructive comparison!

I'm really looking for what handling differences I'd feel riding them, if any. And some people have mentioned the CF 450 having better brakes/forks/bars? But I don't understand why as someone who's never owned a bike before. Also if there's any major tech differences a new rider would really love to have please let me know.

Straight from their sites, the CF 450 makes 51 HP @ 9500 RPM
Ninja 500 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm
as well as CF 450 having a 2 cylinder in-line, 4 stroke
Ninja 500 has a parallel twin
But I don't know what this really means in terms of riding quality/experience

Thank you all for your time and help.

Hello, I have a 2022 Uforce 1000 and barely use it for light chores around the house. Recently the check engine light came on and starting running rough. Scanner code is P0130 02 sensor circuit bank 1 sensor 1. I took it to a weekend mechanic and he replaced the oxygen sensor and fuel injector, inspected the wiring harness but it didn't fix it. Ideas?

Thanks.

Was seriously considering a new/used 450 cruiser, but noticing quite a few issues with different models.

Being a Honda guy, used to their quality, so this concerns me. ANY bike can have issues, but are you seeing that many with the brand?

For reference: have owned Suzuki, Kawi as well.

***EDIT: Guys, I'm not here to bash the brand. Nor am I hear to debate other brands. I didn't include my age but old enough to have knowledge, and hopefully some wisdom, at least enough to know to ask all of you because I respect experience.

I love what CF is doing with their bikes and want one. If my back could handle it, I'd have their 675 sport bike AND the 450 cruiser.

I love seeing competition for the big 4 outta Japan, more so on price.

I hope CF keeps putting out great bikes and becomes a big player. That will only help the overall market.