Can you green lane a CFMOTO 800MT-X?

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What we actually found

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.