In the domestic 400-level displacement sports car market, the Chunfeng 450SR is undoubtedly one of the most concerned and highly anticipated models. Not only does it outperform its class-based rivals like the Kawasaki 400 and Yamaha R3 in book parameters, but the actual performance is impressive. Today, I'm going to take a deep dive into every aspect of the 450SR to reveal how powerful it is.
First of all, the Chunfeng 450SR is equipped with a 449A 5cc side-by-side twin engine with more than 50p of power. There has been a lot of debate about this engine, but it was clear from a test drive that it was fundamentally different from the 400NK expanded version. The 450SR has a maximum power of 37kW and outputs at 9500 rpm with a maximum torque of 39Nm, bursting at 7600 rpm with a maximum speed of 12300 rpm. Such performance parameters are excellent among domestic engines of the same class.
When it comes to the power experience, the 450SR performs well. The first gear can reach around 73 kmh, the second gear can reach 110 kmh, and the third gear can reach 146 kmh. Especially when the redline revs are reached, the dashboard turns red, which greatly stimulates the adrenaline of the rider. The official top speed is 190 km/h, and the actual performance may be better.
Surprisingly, the 450SR excels in vibration suppression. There is a slight resonance point at around 5000 rpm, but as the revs rise, the vibrations are well controlled, and there is almost no discomfort even in the red zone, and there is no noticeable vibration on the rearview mirror, which is quite rare in its class.
In terms of fuel consumption, the bench test fuel consumption of the 450SR is 416L 100km, road test comprehensive fuel consumption of 46l/100km。While fuel economy is slightly inferior compared to the Ninja 400, the difference isn't noticeable in real-world riding.
When it comes to athletic performance, the 450SR surpasses the Ninja 400 in some ways. While slightly inferior to the Ninja 400 in NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and fuel economy, the 450SR performs almost impeccable in real-world riding experience, especially on low-to-mid mountain trail rides. It dumps extremely fast, has grippy tires, good suspension support, and quick turnovers in successive corners, providing a lightness that surpasses the Ninja 400 and R3 when cornering.
To sum up, the Chunfeng 450SR is not only powerful on paper, but also shows its unique charm on the actual road. Whether it's power delivery, vibration control or handling, it excels in its class, providing riders with an unrivalled driving experience. For riders looking for high performance and superior handling, the 450SR is definitely an option worth considering.