It's lightweight in the 8 million won range..The best off-road..CFMoto Ibex450
Jul 17, 2025
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The proof that CFMoto has made great strides in motorcycle design and production is Ibex 450.My first ride review in the Philippines found that the exterior is also great.
Now that I've used it myself in the US six months later, I'm wondering how outstanding this motorcycle will perform in all the situations an adventure rider might experience.
Ivex 450 is a great option for riders who start adventure riding at an affordable price, as well as riders who want a displacement of less than 500cc. CFMoto's recommended consumer price starts at $6499 (about 8.9 million won).
In Dino, the Ibex 450's 449 cc DOHC engine produces 37.1 horsepower and 3.7 kg.m of torque at 8920 rpm.At rest, 450 takes 2.1 seconds to break through about 48.6 km/h and 5.9 seconds to break through about 96.6 km/h.
Thanks to the short gear ratio on the road, approximately 200kg, 37 horsepower ADV shows relatively vibrant acceleration.Although it does not exert strong torque at low speeds like a single engine, the high-rotation road driving characteristics are attractive.
From a distance, the Ibex 450 can be easily mistaken for a weight ADV due to its large 17.4-liter tank and large front area. The driver's seat is a standard design that can comfortably touch a wide and moderately high handlebar.
It has good wind-blocking performance when driving on a highway.The adjustable windscreen can be easily moved up and down by turning the handles on the left and right sides.When the curve starts to appear on the road, the handling of the Ibex 450 is impressive.
Despite a suspension travel of about 20 cm long in a fully adjustable KYB fork and a rebound adjustable KYB rear shock, the driving is balanced and calm. Turn-in is easy, but it has a little weight, which raises confidence when passing through the curve quickly.
I have a bit of a dive when I brake, but it's not too much. The same goes for the rear squat when you step on the throttle when you leave the Apex. This movement communicates the movement of the bicycle and helps the rider understand the movement of the chassis and tires at every moment. The braking force of the 4-piston caliper and the 320 mm disc brake is moderate.
At medium speed, feedback and output were strong. Instead, as high-speed driving and downhill corner entry are combined, the sense of lever operation becomes somewhat heavy.This is the only downside.
The Ibex 450 is slightly smaller in physique than the middleweight ADV, but it offers best-in-class comfort and excellent handling on the road.
It's fast and pleasant enough when you're speeding on mountain pavements and driving long distances. One of the potential advantages of small ADVs is that they are lightweight and improve their agility when they change from asphalt to gravel and soil, rock, and indentation.
We conducted tests on gravel roads, rugged two-track, narrow single-track, deep, soft sand roads, etc. It provides excellent grip on the Ibex 450 on gravel roads. The stable front end has a great effect.
It is easy to accurately grasp the grip force of the CST front tire.This gives me the confidence to change the line quickly and decisively.The ergonomic design suitable for off-road driving stands out.
When you stand and move back and forth, the tank or seat will not get in the way.Motocross-style foot pegs provide stable support with a tactile grip. The handlebar is the height at which the rider does not have to lean too forward.
The more rough the trail, the more fully adjustable KYB suspension shines.It's soft on bumpy, rocky trails and it's good at damping even on big bumps and small jumps.
As the terrain becomes more difficult, the only problematic thing on hard trails is the CST tire.The deep sand path is the toughest challenge for Ibex 450.
The heavy nose property, which makes Ibex a dream bike on ordinary roads and gravel roads, is poisonous in the sand.Too much force is applied from the front, causing the front tire to sink easily.
In order to maintain the control, the center of gravity must be re-established. Nevertheless, Ibex 450 reacts like a much heavier bike in the sand. Low Citgo increases confidence to challenge limits when climbing the trail with a rough Enduro.
The limits of Ibex are high.Except for the hillside uphill path, which requires a lot of horsepower, Yamaha Tenerre can go to 450 degrees in Ibex.Only tires interfere with CFMoto's bumpy trail run.
CFMoto completed an impressive balance with the Ibex 450.Not only does it provide the comfort and off-road performance of a middleweight ADV, but it also offers both the advantages of a large bike at a lighter weight and a lower price.
Of course, the output is weak, but the Ibex 450 is a low seat height that makes it easy to control, has a high utilization output, and gives you confidence through excellent suspension.
CFMoto has established itself as a real challenger to existing Japanese and European brands. The 2025 Ibex 450 is the most representative model.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
