I just placed a deposit on a Chinese Unicorn!

[ThumperX]

This just dropped. I want one..

2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 long-term review: Living with a Chinese motorcycle - RevZilla

Chinese motorcycles have improved, but consumers have questions about longevity. We're riding and modifying a CFMOTO to see how it holds up over the long haul.

www.revzilla.com

You are welcome to try mine once it arrives. I ordered lower case guards and a high fender. I’ll probably get it beefeyer hand guards and of course heated grips. I really don’t see where I’ll need a stronger skid plate so I’ll skip that for now.

 

[Holeshot]

Any updates on the CARB compliance, G?

 

[ThumperX]

Any updates on the CARB compliance, G?

None yet. They approved all the other 450 models and I suspect the Ibex is not far behind. Because the NK and the SS were introduced in 2022 they sailed through the ‘25 certifications. Dealer said April May but thinks March.

 

[N4teTheGreat]

Fingers crossed for March!

 

[budman]

Fingers crossed for March!

+1!!!!!

We want to see your beautiful smile next to a unicorn!

 

[ThumperX]

Every morning I wake up and check the Ibex Group on facef**k for updates, next I type in What did CARB do today, then I check the CARB executive orders. I could start a daily briefing thread in the PF with CARB updates. Really hoping to have this bike for Sheetiron Campout and the JAckson RAlly.

 

[Lucytriple]

What a review! Sounds like a perfect bike for nearly everyone. Can’t wait to see you on it. Sounds like a sheet iron bike FOR SURE!

Also, the opposite of what I have been looking at lately. . .

 

[budman]

Ring ding ding...!!

Love a perty Beef Taco!!!

 

[Cabrito]

What a review! Sounds like a perfect bike for nearly everyone. Can’t wait to see you on it. Sounds like a sheet iron bike FOR SURE!

Also, the opposite of what I have been looking at lately. . .

Do it!

 

[CDONA]

I'm allowed a test ride here in Az, but not available to ride in Ca??
For smog reasons?

 

[budman]

Every morning I wake up and check the Ibex Group on facef**k for updates, next I type in What did CARB do today, then I check the CARB executive orders. I could start a daily briefing thread in the PF with CARB updates.

I am down to discuss CARB.

 

[ThumperX]

Do it!

What a review! Sounds like a perfect bike for nearly everyone. Can’t wait to see you on it. Sounds like a sheet iron bike FOR SURE!

Also, the opposite of what I have been looking at lately. . .

You know we have a garage full of those things, right? Got a shelf with engines and the Alpinas are hanging from the rafters.

 

[lefty]

Congrats on the new bike.

 

[gixxerjeff]

Congrats on the new bike.

No celebrating until we're in the end zone.

 

[Holeshot]

Every morning I wake up and check the Ibex Group on facef**k for updates, next I type in What did CARB do today, then I check the CARB executive orders. I could start a daily briefing thread in the PF with CARB updates. Really hoping to have this bike for Sheetiron Campout and the JAckson RAlly.

What about reg'ing it in NV or another state while it's in limbo?

 

[ThumperX]

What about reg'ing it in NV or another state while it's in limbo?

If it doesn’t show inn March I’ll go that route. I really like the dealer I chose so hoping it comes through.

 

[N4teTheGreat]

Haven't watched it yet, but it seems apropos of this thread

 

[Cabrito]

Haven't watched it yet, but it seems apropos of this thread

I really liked the info in this video. It answered some questions that other ones did not. I also liked seeing him pull wheelies in 1st and 2nd gear.

 

[ThumperX]

Poor Zack, he's going to be folded up on that baby.

 

[ThumperX]

Today’s AI overview

According to current information, the CFMoto Ibex 450 is not yet CARB certified but is expected to receive certification in the near future, allowing it to be sold in California. CFMoto is actively working on obtaining CARB compliance for the Ibex 450.