CFMOTO 450SS, 450NK and 450CL-C Key Replacement

Quick answerThe 450 twins use a cut key and no immobilizer. CFMOTO's US parts catalog sells the locks for the 450CL-C as one kit with two keys, and the 450SS manual describes a mechanical handlebar lock and a keyed seat. If you have lost both keys you usually do not need that kit: a new key can be cut to the locks already on the bike.

CFMOTO 450SS, 450NK and 450CL-C key quick facts

CFMOTO's US parts catalog for the 2025 450CL-C lists a single lock kit and two keys, with the key also sold separately.
The same catalog has a lock kit section for the 450NK, US model CF400-7US.
The 450SS manual says the handlebar is locked by turning it fully left and turning the key to the lock indicator.
The seat lock is on the left side of the vehicle, and the manual's battery procedure starts with the key in that lock.
The 2025 450SS electrical parts list includes a T-BOX telematics unit and no immobilizer, antenna or key reader.

CFMOTO 450SS, 450NK and 450CL-C key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
From around 2023	450SS	cut key	no	Ignition with handlebar lock, fuel tank lock and left-side seat lock. The 2025 electrical parts list shows no immobilizer components.
From around 2024	450NK	cut key	no	US model CF400-7US. Its US owner's manual shows a keyed ignition with handlebar lock, fuel tank lock and seat lock, and no immobilizer.
From around 2024	450CL-C	cut key	no	US model CF400-10US. The lock kit is listed with two keys, and the US owner's manual describes no immobilizer.

Three bikes on one engine

CFMOTO builds a sport bike, a naked and a cruiser around its 449 cc parallel twin. The 450SS is the faired one, the 450NK the naked, and the 450CL-C the low cruiser with a round headlight. They look nothing alike, and their seats and tanks are different parts, but they are locked the same way. An ignition switch with a handlebar lock position, a locking fuel tank and a keyed seat all take one key.

None of the three is described as having a coded key. The owner's manual for the 450SS, which is sold as the 450SR in other markets, has no immobilizer section, and the electrical parts list for the 2025 US bike shows no immobilizer components.

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What the parts catalog tells you

The catalog entry for the 450CL-C is worth understanding before you spend money. CFMOTO lists the locks as a kit, with the key as a separate line at a quantity of two. In other words a new bike is meant to leave with two keys, and a dealer who replaces your locks is fitting a matched set that comes with its own pair.

That is the right answer when the locks themselves are damaged. It is more than you need when only the keys are missing. The key is also listed by itself, and a key cut to your existing locks keeps the ignition, tank and seat on the key you are used to.

The seat lock stands between you and the battery

The 450SS manual puts the seat lock on the left side and starts its battery removal steps by inserting the key into it. The tool kit is usually under the seat as well. A battery that has gone flat over the winter has to be reached before it can be charged or swapped, so a seat that will not unlock is a real obstacle on these bikes. If the seat lock on yours is getting sticky, sort it out while a key still turns it.

Replacing lost 450 keys

Tell us which of the three you have and the model year. We verify ownership with your photo ID and the registration or title, read the lock, and cut a key at the bike. It is then tried in the ignition and handlebar lock, the fuel tank lock and the seat lock. If you would like the second key the bike was originally supplied with, we cut it in the same visit.

Where to find the key code

CFMOTO's 450 manuals do not describe a key code tag. Check the head and blade of any original key and the dealer's delivery paperwork for a number. Without one, the key is made from the locks on the bike.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

CFMOTO 450SS, 450NK and 450CL-C key FAQ

How many keys should a CFMOTO 450CL-C come with?

Two. CFMOTO's US parts catalog lists the key at a quantity of two alongside the lock kit.

Do I have to buy the lock kit if I lose both 450SS keys?

Usually not. The kit replaces the locks themselves. If the locks are fine, a new key can be cut to fit them.

Is there an immobilizer on the 450NK?

CFMOTO's US owner's manual for the 450NK describes a cut key and a handlebar lock, with no immobilizer, and its locks are listed in the parts catalog as a plain lock kit.

Are 450SS and 450CL-C keys the same?

They are the same kind of key, but the lock kits are listed per model and each key is cut for one bike.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.