CFMOTO unveils 550MT and dirt-focused 550MT-X at EICMA
At EICMA 2026 CFMOTO showed two middleweight adventure bikes: the 550MT for long-distance touring and the 550MT-X for off-road riding. Both use a new parallel-twin and come with a bi-directional quickshifter. The 550MT will also be offered with an electronic clutch.
The 550MT-X was presented on stage with hard enduro rider Mario Román, who tests and tunes the MT platform. It has 21/18-inch wheels, fully adjustable KYB suspension and J.Juan brakes. ABS and traction control can be switched off for off-road use. Dry weight is 3 kg lower than the 450MT.
The 550MT is built for highways and touring: 23-litre tank, 800-820 mm seat, a 6-axis IMU with Bosch Cornering ABS, cruise control and a rear detection system. It also has an 8-inch display with Apple CarPlay. Pricing and delivery dates are not yet announced.
- Engine — 526 cc, 54 hp (40 kW)
- Torque — 52 Nm
- 550MT-X dry weight — 172 kg
- 550MT-X ground clearance — 250 mm
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Source: ADV Pulse
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