CFMoto Ibex 800T

Impressive Features, Excellent Warranty

Today I got the opportunity to look over the CFMoto Ibex 800T, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. It’s obvious that CFMoto’s partnership with KTM has paid big dividends, and its competitors, such as the Kawasaki Versys 650 ($14,000 without a number of accessories found on the CFMoto and a two-year warranty), Yamaha Tenere 700 ($21,544 with fewer options and a year less warranty), BMW F800 GS ($22,328) and the Triumph Tiger 900 ($22,019.11 similarly equipped) should all be concerned.

CFMoto Ibex 800T – $14,299 w/5 year warranty. Yes, I said $14,299 CDN.

The 800T has a 799cc liquid-cooled parallel twin borrowed from KTM. The engine delivers 94 HP and 57 ft-lbs of torque, with a four-valve DOHC setup and throttle-by-wire technology. The Ibex features J.Juan brake components, both front and rear, with a front 320-mm disc with four-piston calipers, while the rear has a 260-mm two-piston caliper.

The bike is feature-rich with cruise control, 2 rider modes, a seven-inch beautiful TFT display, dual-channel ABS, coupled with rain modes. The bike has a power-assisted slipper clutch and a bidirectional quick shifter.

A great feature is the low seat height of 32 inches, incredibly accessible for most riders. The bike has a huge fuel tank at 19.2 liters, and the tech that comes with the 800 ibex standard is quite impressive. Bluetooth connectivity is standard as are heated seats, grips (3 levels), LED headlamps, including four-way blinkers, fog lamps a 12V DC, and USB connection.

The motorcycle has good ground clearance, a 19-inch front wheel, and 17-inch rear (both tubeless and spoked) with fully adjustable KYB suspension. According to topspeed.com, the bike “eats up the trails like on one’s business.” The cornering ABS is also excellent in the twisties.

The price in contrast to its competition in Canada is excellent at $6,000 to $7,000 less than the competition, with a better warranty.

According to topspeed.com, “The CFMotos is built like a tank. The sturdy yet flexible tubular steel frame uses the engine as the stressed point, lowering its center of gravity” providing great handling. “The entire motorcycle has a premium feel to it.”

“The bike is loaded with premium features, from gold-anodized upside-down forks, super-bright LED consoles, and J Juan dual-disc brakes to Maxxis MaxxVenture MA1 tires.

I was very impressed with the motorcycle and will take one for a test ride as soon as CFMoto’s new dealer can keep one in stock. All of the Ibex motorcycles in stock were sold and could not be ridden.

If you are looking for a premium motorcycle at a price that competitors can only dream about providing, you owe it to yourself to take a look at the CFMoto 800 ibex.

The new CFMoto dealer in Steinbach, Manitoba, had stock on the whole range of motorcycles, although all the currently available 450 ibex and 800 ibex T’s were sold in less than a week.

Ciao…