Shopping the CFMOTO 450CL-C and want to know how it really compares to the Honda Rebel 500, Kawasaki Eliminator and Royal Enfield Meteor 350? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. A modern liquid-cooled parallel-twin cruiser with the most standard tech in its class, the lowest seat, and a 2-year warranty — at the lowest price of any real twin here. Here’s the honest rundown against the Honda, Kawasaki and Royal Enfield.
2026 CFMOTO 450CL-C vs. the lightweight cruiser class
A modern liquid-cooled parallel-twin cruiser with the most standard tech in its class, the lowest seat, and a 2-year warranty — at the lowest price of any real twin here. Here’s the honest rundown against the Honda, Kawasaki and Royal Enfield.
CFMOTO450CL-C Best value | HondaRebel 500 | KawasakiEliminator | Royal EnfieldMeteor 350 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 449cc parallel-twin | 471cc parallel-twin | 451cc parallel-twin | 349cc single |
| Horsepower | 40 hp | ~46 hp | 51 hp | ~18 hp |
| Seat height lower = easier reach | 27.0 in | 27.2 in | 28.9 in | 30.1 in |
| Color TFT touchscreen | ✓ 3.6″ | LCD | LCD | analog |
| Traction control standard | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dual-channel ABS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Factory warranty | 2 years | 1 year | 1 year | 3 years |
| Price starting MSRP | ~$5,799 | ~$6,799 | ~$6,499 | ~$4,899 |
Why buy the 450CL-C from Empire
The most modern, best-equipped lightweight cruiser for the money — and the easiest one here to throw a leg over.
- ✓Most tech in its class. A 3.6″ color TFT touchscreen, traction control and a slipper clutch — all standard. None of these rivals give you a color screen or TC at any price.
- ✓Lowest price of any real twin here. ~$5,799 undercuts the Honda Rebel and Kawasaki Eliminator by $700–$1,000 — for the same modern liquid-cooled parallel-twin layout.
- ✓Lowest seat + longest twin warranty. A 27″ seat is the easiest to flat-foot, and 2 years of coverage doubles the Honda and Kawasaki.
- ●Straight talk. The Eliminator makes the most power (51 hp) and the Rebel has the deepest aftermarket and resale. The Meteor is cheaper and covers 3 years — but it’s an air-cooled 349 single making about 18 hp, a slower bike in a different class.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top 450CL-C videos
▶Ride & ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶The Best Beginner Cruiser?Independent YouTube review
▶Honest Review After 1 YearIndependent YouTube review
▶Watch This Before Buying — Owner’s ReviewIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO 450CL-C a good choice?
The most modern, best-equipped lightweight cruiser for the money — and the easiest one here to throw a leg over. A 3.6″ color TFT touchscreen, traction control and a slipper clutch — all standard. None of these rivals give you a color screen or TC at any price.
How does the CFMOTO 450CL-C compare to the competition?
The Eliminator makes the most power (51 hp) and the Rebel has the deepest aftermarket and resale. The Meteor is cheaper and covers 3 years — but it’s an air-cooled 349 single making about 18 hp, a slower bike in a different class.
Where can I see the CFMOTO 450CL-C near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the CFMOTO 450CL-C with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.