I just placed a deposit on a Chinese Unicorn!

[ThumperX]

I've been going back and forth over this thing for about a year. Been searching for the impossible; a + or - 400cc twin, less than 400 lbs, with proper adventure bike geometry. Outfitted with a 21" front wheel, windscreen, moderate fairing and suitable street riding aides that easily turn off on the fly for those unpaved sections. It needs to have enough ground clearance to navigate over rougher terrain AND it has to have a realistic seat height. Really, this thing simply does not exist, or it hasn't existed until some crafty moto enthusiast/ engineer back in China listened. The clincher was when my influencer friend in Australia was given one to run through the ringer. Usually a hard enduro guy he sort of scoffed at the little CF Moto that arrived from the exotic far east in a crate last year. Needless to say his excited email that said THUMPY!!!! I FOUND YOUR BIKE!

Meet the Ibex 450 from CF Moto. I purchased through Auburn Extreme Power Sports, at $6495 MSRP the only dealer that actually picked up a phone and called me after I inquired on the interwebs.

 

[budman]

Right on G!!!

Congrats

 

[GAJ]

Looking forward to your impressions.

 

[ThumperX]

It's tied up with CARB compliance but it's here in the USA pre tariffs.

 

[Butch]

I will be riding one in June on BARFistan.

 

[Butch]

someone told me it is a KTM engine

 

[gixxerjeff]

I'd make an unfortunate comment about it finding itself stranded on a loading dock somewhere, but I'd get bapped for a P-Trap violation.

 

[ThumperX]

I'd make an unfortunate comment about it finding itself stranded on a loading dock somewhere, but I'd get bapped for a P-Trap violation.

No it's in Texas and should be here by April. Mine is Blue although that grey is pretty right on.

 

[N4teTheGreat]

Sweet! I'm considering renting this for Pakistan with Moin as well, but I'm also wondering if I should just embrace the hilarity of my on a 150cc Honda

 

[budman]

Go 450 bro!!!!!

 

[BillSmith]

Oh, a motorcycle. I thought it was something Tux as lusting over. My bad.

 

[ThumperX]

Sweet! I'm considering renting this for Pakistan with Moin as well, but I'm also wondering if I should just embrace the hilarity of my on a 150cc Honda

You will be folded up either way, go with the 450!

 

[ThumperX]

Meandad and Dub will be on the CF Moto.

 

[ThumperX]

Can I name it “Charlie?”

 

[Rtmac]

Mister Moto

 

[HadesOmega]

Cool I've been wanting to ride one but the best I could do is oogle one. I heard it's kinda heavy for what it is.

 

[BillSmith]

Watched the video. Makes me want to buy one. Would love to just pick up a dropped bike that easy.

 

[zanshin]

Looks nice; looks tubeless

 

[Escape pod]

The pictured tire says tubeless

 

[khan]

Congratulations on the new bike G!

Like many I was skeptical about this 450-ibex coming out of China. I test rode one in mid 2024 and after a 15 minute ride I was fully convinced China has created a monster. The bike handles like a dirt bike, loves to slide and never wants to throw you off. Perfect power for off road, on tarmac sure I could use some more. The thing that I noticed in the first minute was the balance, the weight feels very low and it’s almost too easy too handle.

Long story short, I bought 10 Ibex 450s for my Pakistan moto tours. Even though they are double the price here, I feel still they are worth every penny.

So far I’ve done about 6000km on 5 different bikes, trying to break them in, I’m loving it!

If youre looking to get one but would like to test ride one, come on our BARF Ride in Pakistan in June 2025

Tour info: https://adifferentagenda.com/products/land-of-the-giants-barf-2025