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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 CFMOTO IBEX 450
the easier sections. Again, the
IBEX 450 was enjoyable to ride
and very capable.
The suspension performance
is good compared to most stock
ADV motorcycles. It is stiff
enough for experienced riders
to have fun, but not so stiff that
less experienced riders will hate
the harsh ride. The forks have
full adjustability to fine-tune
the ride, and the rear shock has
good stock settings, which is a
relief since it only has preload
and rebound adjustability. Many
ADV bikes have suspensions
that need aftermarket tuning for
any aggressive off-road riding,
Our two days in Nevada
involved numerous high-speed
dirt roads with varying degrees
of chunk, some challenging sand
washes, and plenty of two-track
roads. There were also some
highway miles that connected all
the exciting dirt sections. While
much of the terrain was easy for
a full-sized ADV bike, like most
great rides, it is impossible to
cover a lot of ground without
encountering more challenging
routes. There were several in
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stances when a small dual sport
bike would have been the pre-
ferred option, but then you might
feel bored and uncomfortable on
and that is not the case with
the IBEX 450.
The only drawback to the IBEX
450 in the dirt is the relatively
low ground clearance of 8.7
inches, which is more than some
ADV bikes but a lot less than a
dual-sport bike. We compounded
the ground clearance issue a
little by adding the CFMOTO
aftermarket skid plate and lower
engine guards, which are not any
lower, but they stick out about
four inches on each side. We hit
quite a few rocks, but the guards
did their job. Again, the ground
clearance is less than some dual
sports but more than some ADV
The IBEX 450
holds 4.6 gallons
of fuel, providing
well over 200
miles of riding
time in mixed
street and dirt
conditions.
