Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I've spend the last few months testing and riding the CFMOTO Ibex 450 in as many different types of typical "ADV Riding" situations as I could come up with. I've ridden the Ibex 450 off road in my local forests, on ATV trails, and in the sand and rocks of Death Valley. I've taken the Ibex450 motorcycle camping and ridden it for hours on the highway. Now that I've hit 1000 miles, it's time to deliver my comprehensive long term CFMOTO Ibex 450 review.
Huge thanks to @MotoCampNerd for sponsoring this video and all of my adventures. Check out the world's best selection of motorcycle camping and adventure gear at motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork (affiliate link)
The CFMOTO 450 MT is almost too good to be true. So long as you're not expecting extreme performance off road or the utmost comfort during Ibex 450 highway riding, you're getting an exceptional all around adventure motorcycle that is loaded with features that you typically don't see on cheap ADV bikes like this.
What makes the CFMOTO Ibex 450 so good? It's a combination of decent off road ability thanks to the fully adjustable suspension, low seat height, and reasonably good power delivery and the highway comfort of an adventure motorcycle. It's decently capable on the dirt and tolerable while riding the CFMOTO Ibex 450 on the highway.
CFMOTO Ibex 450 Review Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Ibex 450 Riding Experience
01:29 Ibex 450 Specs and Features
02:52 Ibex 450 Pros
06:45 Ibex 450 Cons
09:45 Is the Ibex 450 Reliable?
11:45 Moto Camp Nerd Ad
13:06 Ibex 450 Off Road Riding
14:54 Ibex 450 Street Riding
15:14 Who is the CFMOTO Ibex 450 For?
17:43 Is it the Unicorn ADV Bike?
18:45 Final Conclusions
20:32 Comparison to CRF300L and Himalayan 450
20:58 Outro
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(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
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Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Save 10% at seatconcepts.com with promo code "DRKNRD25"
Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description.
FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI.
Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.
I've spend the last few months testing and riding the CFMOTO Ibex 450 in as many different types of typical "ADV Riding" situations as I could come up with. I've ridden the Ibex 450 off road in my local forests, on ATV trails, and in the sand and rocks of Death Valley. I've taken the Ibex450 motorcycle camping and ridden it for hours on the highway. Now that I've hit 1000 miles, it's time to deliver my comprehensive long term CFMOTO Ibex 450 review.
Huge thanks to @MotoCampNerd for sponsoring this video and all of my adventures. Check out the world's best selection of motorcycle camping and adventure gear at motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork (affiliate link)
The CFMOTO 450 MT is almost too good to be true. So long as you're not expecting extreme performance off road or the utmost comfort during Ibex 450 highway riding, you're getting an exceptional all around adventure motorcycle that is loaded with features that you typically don't see on cheap ADV bikes like this.
What makes the CFMOTO Ibex 450 so good? It's a combination of decent off road ability thanks to the fully adjustable suspension, low seat height, and reasonably good power delivery and the highway comfort of an adventure motorcycle. It's decently capable on the dirt and tolerable while riding the CFMOTO Ibex 450 on the highway.
CFMOTO Ibex 450 Review Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Ibex 450 Riding Experience
01:29 Ibex 450 Specs and Features
02:52 Ibex 450 Pros
06:45 Ibex 450 Cons
09:45 Is the Ibex 450 Reliable?
11:45 Moto Camp Nerd Ad
13:06 Ibex 450 Off Road Riding
14:54 Ibex 450 Street Riding
15:14 Who is the CFMOTO Ibex 450 For?
17:43 Is it the Unicorn ADV Bike?
18:45 Final Conclusions
20:32 Comparison to CRF300L and Himalayan 450
20:58 Outro
SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans!
bit.ly/dorkintheroad
Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join
Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork
Teespring Store: teespring.com/stores/dork-in-the-road-2
Instagram: instagram.com/adorkintheroad
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=26709234
Channel Sponsors:
Brake Free: brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Cyclops Adventure Lighting: cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
Flying Eyes: flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad")
MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork
Quad Lock: Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links:
Brake Free: brakefreetech.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr
Flying Eyes: flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad")
Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad
Amazon: amzn.to/3aDkk4z
Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ
MotoCamp Nerd: motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork
Cyclops Adventure Lighting: cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15
(save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad)
Save 10% on butlermaps.com with promo code "dorkintheroad."
Save 10% at quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad"
Save 10% at seatconcepts.com with promo code "DRKNRD25"
Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description.
FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI.
Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.
