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The global scale of the CFMOTO MT CHALLENGE 2026 can be summarised as follows: the second final ever will take place in Huelva, Spain, from 26 to 28 September, where CFMOTO MT riders from nearly 20 countries and regions will compete for points and prizes!
The CFMOTO MT CHALLENGE was launched in 2025 and proved an instant hit. The reason? Motorcyclists, adventure riders and CFMOTO fans responded in droves to the call to showcase their skills on CFMOTO MT motorbikes during a range of exciting qualifiers. The event isn’t about finding the best riders in the world, but about bringing together people who enjoy the camaraderie of the motorcycling world. For those who love a challenge and enjoy pushing boundaries. Yes, there’s a competitive element to it, but the CFMOTO MT CHALLENGE is just as much a celebration of motorcycling culture as it is an opportunity to shine.
The 2025 final took place in Australia, where more than 70 riders from nearly 20 countries and regions gathered for two days of competition in Melbourne.
Building on the success of the debut edition, CFMOTO enthusiastically launched the second edition in 2026. The qualifiers Attracted increasing interest as participants used various MT models to complete the tasks. A particular highlight was the two-day qualifier in the Philippines, featuring a demanding technical course packed with 45 obstacles and challenging off-road sections, with the riders’ performances livestreamed online.
On the other side of the ocean, in El Salvador, things were done differently. The organisers were a bit more creative with their challenges and even added a little rowing challenge! Guatemala shortlisted their riders through various elimination rounds and even held their own 'final' to select their representatives.
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In Europe, the 'event' in Romania featured four stages and a wide variety of terrains, times and obstacles for the motorcyclists. Poland saw nearly 30 contenders battle against the sweltering European summer conditions, which meant they were immediately putting their endurance to the test in preparation for the World Final! Meanwhile, the host nation, Spain, held its own qualifier in the run-up to the World Final.
And it was a hit in our own region too: on 30 August, the second edition of the CFMOTO MT Challenge Benelux took place at the well-known Domaine de Bilstain. On the rugged Belgian terrain, riders put their skills – and those of the entire CFMOTO MT range (from the 450MT to the 1000MT-X) – to the test. After a thrilling contest featuring technical agility tests and challenging sections, Luc Attema, Alexander Leurs and Wilco Derks claimed victory. Together with journalist German Ooms (MotoMedia), they form a strong quartet who will be travelling to Spain as Team Benelux!
Other countries that embraced the programme’s potential ranged from the Western Balkans to a large group in Colombia.
All roads now lead to Spain for the winners, ahead of the CFMOTO MT CHALLENGE Global Final 2026. The aim? Two days packed with trials, endurance and teamwork in Huelva, with all riders using the excellent CFMOTO 1000MT-X. The teams will compete under their own colours, but all on the same platform. The first day will take place at the off-road track of the Monteblanco Circuit for the Venue Challenge. The programme comprises 10 tests covering technique, control, precision and speed. The event then moves to the Adventure Challenge On day two. Here, the riders must complete a route of approximately 200 km with checkpoints, whilst discovering the southern Spanish countryside, enjoying the views and exploring the potential of the 1000MT-X, all whilst keeping an eye on the time and testing their navigation skills.
The 1000MT-X is CFMOTO’s flagship adventure bike, thanks to its light weight, brilliant torque and strong power delivery. Advanced electronics and capable equipment such as fully adjustable KYB suspension and adventure-features (protective components and a 22.5-litre fuel tank) are further advantages.
2025 showed that team awards, individual prizes, fits of laughter, memories and unforgettable scenes are among the cherished moments of the World Final, and expectations for Spain are once again running high… with a few surprises in store.
The idea behind the CFMOTO MT CHALLENGE 2026 is to 'experience more together' (experience more together). The concept is not designed to be exclusive or out of reach. CFMOTO wants motorcyclists to join the movement, share their passion and the vibe feel. Over the coming days, the stories from Huelva will bring motorcyclists all over the world closer to the action. Seek out more adventures... and aim for more.
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We’ve all seen the spectacular footage from extreme rallies such as the Red Bull Romaniacs: motorcyclists climbing vertical rock faces and ploughing through bottomless mud pits. It’s impressive to watch, but let’s be honest: the average motorcyclist has absolutely no desire to see their bike tumble off a cliff. Yet it does make you itch to give it a go. Because what is your adventure bike actually capable of once you leave the familiar tarmac behind? And more importantly: what are you capable of yourself?
On 30 August, the second edition of the CFMOTO MT Challenge Benelux at the well-known Domaine de Bilstain is the perfect solution.
Comfort zones are comfortable, but they rarely make for the best stories. That is precisely why the MT Challenge was created: not an impossible survival trek, but the ideal event for experiencing adventure together, learning and truly discovering what you and your CFMOTO machine are capable of.
The varied terrain of Bilstain provided the backdrop for a thrilling competitive challenge. Technical agility tests, loose sand and sections of loose rock challenged the participants to get the best out of themselves and their machines. Each test counted towards the overall standings and allowed riders to discover, in a fun and sporting way, where their limits and potential lie.
The CFMOTO MT models aren’t designed simply to commute from A to B on smooth tarmac; they’re built to challenge you and let you experience what real motorcycling is all about. At Bilstein, the full range demonstrated why more and more riders are choosing CFMOTO as their trusted, reliable partner. From the 450MT Rally to the 1000MT-X, every MT model was on display.
Backed by high-quality branded components such as KYB suspension, reliable J.Juan/Brembo brakes and advanced Bosch systems, the motorbikes provided exactly the control and feedback needed to score points with confidence.
Although the competition for points and the standings was fierce, the atmosphere remained thoroughly friendly. Between the trials, tips and words of encouragement helped everyone raise their game, and afterwards there were plenty of tall tales and a brilliant atmosphere in the paddock.
That is the essence of the CFMOTO community: passionate and driven on the track, but with genuine friendship and respect off it.
Once the dust had settled in Bilstain and the points had been tallied, the winning trio was announced. A fine performance with a touch of déjà vu: Luc Attema and Alexander Leurs successfully defended their title from last year. Together with their new, rock-solid team-mate Wilco Derks Together, they formed the winning combination that once again took their place on the top step of the podium!
Luc, Alexander and Wilco (Team: De Prutsers!) now face the ultimate challenge: they, plus one motoring journalist, will travel as Team Benelux to the grand international final in La Palma del Condado (Huelva, Spain).
Leaving behind the forests and rocky terrain of the Ardennes, they head for sun-drenched landscapes, vast gravel tracks and fast, dusty sections in the Spanish countryside. A breathtaking arena where this well-oiled trio will compete against international rivals and demonstrate what the Benelux region and the CFMOTO MT range are capable of.
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Even before the first challenge of the CFMOTO Challenge Benelux 2025 had begun, Benjamin Torbijn's whole adventure hung by a thread. On arrival at the site in Bilstain came the shocking realisation: Benjamin had brought the wrong key to his chain lock. Without engine, no qualification. Without qualification, no world ticket. In a race against time, he managed to free his bike after an emergency visit to a hardware store for a grinder. He appeared at the start just in time, winning the qualifiers and thus securing his trip to the other side of the world.
The win in qualifying was followed by a long flight to Melbourne, Australia for the CFMOTO Challenge 2025 world final! There, together with Alexander Leurs, Luc Attema and motorbike journalist Arno Jaspers, Benjamin formed the team representing Benelux. Between the kangaroos and the dense Australian forests, the team was put to the test on technique, speed and strategy. Although at home Benjamin is used to the agile 450MT , he had to get straight to work here with the greater power of the 800MT-X on a technical course full of obstacles. Despite the switch to this more powerful model, team Benelux put in a performance and took tenth place. During the award ceremony, Benjamin made contact with the winning team (coincidentally!) from New Zealand! This encounter proved invaluable later in his journey.
For Benjamin, this was just the beginning; while his teammates flew back home, he boarded a plane to Auckland, New Zealand for the ultimate six-week motorbike adventure. "Leave that to the drummer," it still sounded in the departure lounge. Although he is used to travelling as a freelancer for international artists, a six-week solo motorcycle adventure was a completely new challenge. It proves that legendary motorbike travel is within reach for anyone, no matter what your daily occupation is.
As a proud 450MT owner in North Brabant, Netherlands, Benjamin was determined to choose this bike in New Zealand too. But that decision did not come out of the blue. After an earlier motorbike trip of 20 days through Thailand on a model of another brand, considered very reliable, the riding experience disappointed him badly. He did not want to take any chances with his riding this time. So for this new adventure, the 450MT was the only right choice for him to get the experience he was looking for.
Benjamin decided to start north to avoid the latest snowstorms on the South Island. Before picking up his bike from the dealer in Auckland, he worked through an important to-do list. At the top was safety. Because he would ride off-grid for hours without coverage, he replaced his cellphone for a new model with a satellite function. That new phone was his digital lifeline; should anything go wrong on those remote mountain trails, at least he was not "screwed". Indeed, in New Zealand's rugged wilderness, he would explore territories hidden from most people.
You could say that in doing so, he managed to ''unlock', a wonderful 'full-circle' moment compared to that first day in Bilstain; where then he was fighting with a grinder to free his own bike, he was now opening the gates to a part of our world where few people actually set foot. The CFMOTO 450MT gave him the freedom to truly experience life to the fullest and experience the pure, untouched power of nature.
The contact with the winning team from New Zealand proved to be golden. After Benjamin picked up his 450MT, he drove straight to CFMOTO New Zealand's headquarters. The atmosphere was great. John, one of the winners from the MT Challenge Final, immediately offered to ship Benjamin's excess luggage to their office in Christchurch. This allowed him to start light and agile. Rodney, also part of the winning team, also stopped by quickly to show off a prototype phone holder for the handlebars.
For the first few days, he was joined by Jock McLauchlan, motorbike journalist for KiwiRider Magazine. Jock took him along the most beautiful off-road trails towards Cape Reinga. An absolute highlight was Ninety Mile Beach: 90 kilometres of legal plank throttle over the beach. The 450MT roared it out as the counter hit 157 km/h. Here, Benjamin felt more alive than ever. In that moment, nothing existed but the speed, the sand and the overwhelming feeling of pure, unfiltered freedom. Cheering into his helmet, over the most beautiful winding roads, he reached the northernmost tip of the country.
After the kick on the beach, the days and adventures flowed effortlessly into each other. The infamous "travel flow" was a reality. Benjamin hopped from hostel to hostel, explored the area with short boat crossings and came face-to-face with New Zealand's oldest inhabitants: giant trees as much as 3,000 years old.
After the first full week, he ended up in the town of Taupō with Scott, another acquaintance of Team New Zealand from the world finals. Over dinner at a local restaurant, Benjamin fell from one surprise to another. Scott explained that for years he was the regular competition mechanic of enduro legend David Knight. He had travelled all over the world at the champion's side. Benjamin listened breathlessly; he used to have posters of David Knight hanging over his bed, flanked by Stefan Everts and Ricky Carmichael. Now he was sitting at the table with the man who had tinkered with those machines.
Scott invited him to spend the night in a cosy gazebo at his remote home surrounded by mountains. Life smiled at Benjamin. The next day was marked by contrasts. First, he paid a "zen visit" to geothermal hot springs to rest his muscles. Then, less than 1omin away, he drove to the Digger McEwen Motocross Park for an MX competition. The combination of the wellness and the long but fun days on the bike took its toll: amid the brutal violence of the 450cc motocross riders, Benjamin fell into a deep power nap. He only woke up much later on a now completely deserted field...
The night before his departure for the South Island, the BBQ was lit at Scott's home and MotoGP was watched fanatically on TV. With the map on the ground, the passionate motorbike enthusiasts mapped out the route for the rest of his journey. The next day, the ferry took him across, where, as icing on the cake, he spotted dolphins in the splashing water.
What followed on the South Island was a bizarre culture shock. The scenery, the insane roads and especially the lack of them, made this the number one country for off-road motorcyclists for Benjamin. The hospitality of the locals and clicking with other solo travellers completed the experience. He traversed the west coast to Queenstown and rode back to Christchurch via the imposing Mount Cook.
Time flew by with mostly beautiful weather, but Benjamin knew this was also a matter of luck. In New Zealand's mountains, nature is unpredictable and unforgiving. There was a story going around about a group of 4x4 drivers who had to bivouac on a remote trail for days a week earlier due to a sudden snowstorm. Even the emergency services could not reach them. At such times, you realise that you definitely don't want to be stranded on a lonely off-road trail high in the mountains.
Despite that constant threat of unpredictable elements, Benjamin did not know a single moment of doubt. Throughout the journey, the 450MT did not budge. With no major crashes, no punctures and, above all, no technical problem, he was able to focus completely on the road and the environment. The fact that the bike did not need any kind of maintenance after 7,000 intensive kilometres was the ultimate proof for him. Thanks to this rock-solid reliability, he could continue to ride with peace of mind and enjoy freedom to the full, knowing that his bike can always bring him back to civilisation.
Besides the adrenaline of the trails, Benjamin experienced another absolute highlight: a sightseeing flight in a small fixed-wing plane. He took off from Lake Tekapo, overlooking the clear blue water below him that slowly changed to deep greens. The flight took him to the snow-capped peaks around Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain.
During this hour-long flight, he fell from one surprise into another. As he peered over the white peaks and icy glaciers, he realised that he would probably never see such an incredible view again in his life. And that for his very first recreational flight ever; an experience he wouldn't have wanted to miss for anything.
After 6 weeks in this off-road motorbike paradise, Benjamin secretly even briefly dreamed of emigrating, but the music scene in New Zealand turned out to be too small for a full-time drummer. Lucky for us, as Benjamin is now bringing all his experience back to Europe! Besides drumming, he will now work as an all-road motorbike tour guide where he would guide tours and training in countries such as Greece, Italy, France and the Belgian Ardennes. So plenty of reasons to set sail back home and continue the adventure in his own continent!
"6 weeks, 7,000 kilometres, 0 technical problems and 0 service calls later.... The 450MT, the people and the landscapes make this wonderful adventure a memory to remember!"
~ Benjamin Torbijn
Make a test drive with the 450MT or 450MT Rally at your local dealer and find out for yourself why Benjamin chose this model.
Curious about his next adventure? Follow Benjamin on social media!
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The annual Off-Road MC Ruurlo place, For many years the club has organised an Off-Road Ride on the last Sunday of September, a recreational ride with no competition element. The RC Ruurlo Offroad Ride is aimed at motorcyclists with a passion for adventure. Participants ride off-road and enduro motorbikes or quads along a marked route of about 40 to 45 kilometres, consisting of unpaved roads, forest trails and maize fields.
Although there is no competition involved, the course does require stamina, technique and confidence in your machine. Following their participation in the CFMOTO MT Challenge Benelux 2025 At Enduropark Bilstain were father Arjan and son Luca, both proud 450MT riders, for a completely different challenge in Ruurlo.
"After a fun weekend with the CFMOTO MT Challenge at Enduropark Bilstain, a completely different challenge now awaited us: the OTR in Ruurlo. Whereas Bilstain was all about technique, control and precision, in Ruurlo we had to deal with a completely different terrain. Maize and potato fields, loose ground and deep tracks from hundreds of enduros before us. Here it was mainly ass backwards and throttle up! 😄"
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Despite the challenging terrain, the 450MT exceptionally well. The duo effortlessly kept pace with lighter enduros thanks to its low weight and the thoughtful balance between power, agility and comfort makes the 450MT a true all-rounder for a variety of trails.
"What struck us most was how well the CFMOTO 450MT held up on this tough course. Among the many light enduros, we just rode along nicely with the 450MT. That says a lot about how versatile this bike is. It can do a lot more than you would think at first glance. Despite the weight and challenging terrain, we got through it just fine, as long as we accelerated! 💪"
"The nice thing about the 450MT is that you can really do anything with it: from technical sections in Bilstain to tough off-road rides in Ruurlo. You often notice that it's not the bike but the rider himself who is the limiting factor."
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The experience of father and son shows what riding really means. Although the bike is important, from the precision work in Bilstain to the rough sands of Ruurlo, in the end it's all about the beautiful moments on the road with the people around you. Experience more together!
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