I just went to CFmoto’s demo day both Friday and Saturday in Asheville, NC my favorite is this IBEX 800T and my second favorite to ride was the NK650. Very affordable for what it is, even though it’s made in China it’s a great bike for the price point!
I'm Italian and like you I've being eyeing this bike since it came out! During these past 2 years I've started seeing them parked around, and I'm honestly curious to jump on one and see how it feels. You review was very interesting and thorough, thanks! Also, one of my dreams is flying to the US and driving the country roads that go around the Lake Ozarks!
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I hope you get to come to the US and see Lake of the Ozarks for yourself. I you make it over here let me know and I will go for a ride with you .... Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
I live in the US, and going to Arkansas is also a dream of mine! I live 2000 miles away in the cold Northwest. I was in Arkansas once and it was so beautiful, I was stunned and had to pull over and take pictures of everything, and the people are so warm and loving, it's just an amazing place. Dolores Cannon lived in Arkansas, and created her publishing company called "Ozark Mountain."
This review is amazing, I'm half way through. Thanks for being so detailed, and having all the specifications memorized! It makes me wonder why some younger riders do a review like this, and no matter how good a particular bike is, they always claim it's too heavy, too top heavy, too powerful, and has bad handling because you can't take huge jumps or drive 89 mph off road very easily. I am so glad to hear the positive remarks about this Ibex having good handling, because I can tell that you're using this motorcycle in a way that 99.899% of riders will also. Contrary to all these sensational reviews on RUclips, nobody buys a new adventure bike to do high speed motocross racing with. Looks, power, wind protection, comfort, and reliability, are in fact more important than the pure dirt handling. Pure dirt handling is last on the list of things you actually need for a daily driven motorcycle on the street.
7:50! Wow, it really seems from what little I've seen now, that the Ibex did everything right, unlike all the other big name brands who always get the major details totally wrong. The handlebars are actually tall enough on the Ibex, and it appears to have one of the largest and most useful windscreens of any of the ADV bikes out there. It is so exciting to see a practical bike that has all the things people need, and not a bunch of flashy and unnecessary features.
Great review! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I am thinking to get one of these bikes myself, but i think i would go with the new "Explore" version. Perhaps some of the issues you mentioned are fixed with that one. 💯
Hello there sir... good to hear from you. Yes I think the Explore version will have a lot of the kinks worked out on it and also it has a lot more tech as well like traction control and full map navigation. Thanks for watching... good luck with your new bike purchase... keep safe out there... :)
Nice review! I‘m in Germany and have been following the reviews around the globe. Finally in December, I got mine and confirm all your findings. Didn’t regret the purchase at all. Just couldn’t get the CFMoto Ride app running as the app has just been relaunched and the registration needs to be done by a dealer. But since the general importer switched from KSR to Pierer mobility (the owner of KTM) in January, the dealer contracts and with it the access to the CFmoto registry, are in delay.
Can you post an update? Have you driven the bike much yet? My main concern is reliability. The new TFT screen bikes with all the new electronics makes me really nervous. It seems that the only bike to be having serious problems is the Harley Pan America, which can randomly just shut off the engine while you're driving, or randomly refuse to start.
Thanks for the good review I've been very interested in this bike. I currently ride a Kawasaki Versys-X which I do like, it just doesn't have the grunt when you need it. Happy riding.
I appreciate you mentioning the fueling issues. I got to test ride an 800T here at a Demo event in KC, and noticed those fueling issues right away. That alone would be enough to preclude it as a viable option for me, at least until they address those issues. I liked it overall, but I definitely prefer my Tiger.
What is the fueling issue? It sounds like if you switch it to rain mode, it's totally relaxed and easier to ride? The modern bikes appear to be designed to always be run in some type of special mode, so it's kind of a normal thing now to just select the mode you like. The fast throttle response is probably normal on a KTM 790, it's an extremely high performance, high compression engine. My friend had a nearly identical motor, made by Polaris, it was an 80hp 800cc Rotax parallel twin on his 4 wheeler, and when he'd hit the throttle it would instantly wheelie, and that was from the factory. KTM (their motor) isn't messing around, 94 horsepower out of a 790cc parallel twin is the class leading horsepower.
Glad you liking it John. Some vibs at lower speeds is easy to live with when you get all that other goodness for that price. Not to mention it's a ripper once you get her loose.
Excellent 1Kmile review sir! Precisely said, no motorcycle is perfect. But what you get for the money is value with the Ibex800. I’d get one, but my 650MT is sufficient for me.
Thank you for that. Very informed review from an experienced rider with information about the bike on & off road. Just what I was looking for. We have some beautiful country here in New Zealand and some great gravel roads i want to explore. I love riding my HD Fat Bob for the sealed roads, but will be checking out the latest 2023 incarnation of this bike the 800MT Explore, for some gravel travel. A great priced bike with all the extras as standard & quality components.
Good to hear from you sir, You are in one of the most beautiful placed on planet earth there... hope you find the bike you are looking for soon... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Looks like you are enjoying your new Ibex 800t. Today I sat on one and looked it over at the local dealer and especially liked the handlebar height. If I remember correctly, you installed ROX handlebar risers on your 2019 V-Strom (same as mine), if not what brand risers did you install. Rox recommends the 1 1/4" risers instead of the 2" so that the brake cable does not need to be replaced with a longer cable. Keep up on your good work with your video's.
hello there sir, good to hear from you... yes I installed 1.5 inch ROX risers on my V-Strom. I had to remove the clips holding the cables to the front of the upper triple tree to allow for slack in the cables at full steering lock. They worked well like that... thanks for watching... good luck with all you projects... :)
I test rode it and it rides great, very comfortable. A friend of mine already bought one. However, it is not 10k. MSRP of touring model is 10.5k. The dealer came out with out the door price at close to $15,000! My friend had to do a lot of haggling and eventually got it for $12,300 out the door. Still had to add bags. So close to $14,000 with Givi bags. This was in Florida in April 2023.
Exactly F the stealerships…. $10.5k is a classic get you in the door and then Fck you with the fees…2 yes 2 freight charges… the best I could find in FL is $13.6k OTD…. For a brand trying to establish itself as a contender in the ADV market… Business 101 says don’t FCK your customer base… and just think a KTM 890 is only a few dollars more…what would smart money do?
Also, bike has Bluetooth, Phone connectivity, Navigation functions when connected to smart phone. CFMOTO app also provides push notifications for lots information, though live tampering and location bike are great features.
Good to hear from you sir, Omaha is just the right distance from Joe's Crab Shack for a nice evening ride to dinner.... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
I really appreciate your pragmatic, unbiased review. I have a 790 Adventure and an 890 Adventure. I am not enthusiastic about Chinese bikes, but see I need to remain open to the possibilities. Nice work. Subscribed and looking forward to enjoying your content! Ride on!
Same factory that built your KTMs built this with the same engine and even the same designer, so all bikes are somewhat global now. I'm deleting "Chinese made" from my vocabulary and remember when "Japanese made" was used negatively.
Good to hear from you sir.. yes the world is changing quickly. Bikes built in China are going to have a tougher time becoming accepted here in the USA due to the Geo-Political issue associated with China that were not as prevalent with Japan back in the 60's and 70's but if China can mind its manners for a decade or so I believe bikes built there will become main stream in the west eventually... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)@@simpletonballsack
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thank you John, and very good point about the perception of China. I very much like your videos (subscribed) and am just about to order one here in Australia. I'll get the top spec Explore and add hard luggage and the 30mm taller seat for total price of AU$18700 which is an absolute bargain compared to the BMW R1250RT I bought 2 years old with 5000km on it for $30k. For this month there's a deal with all the protection items kickstand foot and rally pegs free, value $999. Do you have experience with the taller seat? You look tall and I'm 6'3" and about your vintage! The tall seat just looks taller in the mid section because it obviously has to meet the tank and pillion seat properly. That might just flatten it a bit which seems like a good thing. EDIT: Just saw your section on the tall seat.
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I cannot say if you should trade your bike for a CFMOTO or not. That is totally up to you and your wants and needs. The V-Strom is a great bike for sure and will most likely last you for many years to come. The V-Strom is a great bike to travel on and I am sure commuting on it is effortless and reliable. The Ibex seems to be a quality bike as far as I can tell and will most likely give me good service for many years as well. The Ibex is not as refined as the V-Strom however, it has a bit of a rough wild side to it with its aggressive and somewhat poor throttle mapping. Until CFMOTO gets the throttle mapping issue resolved with a software update I cannot in good faith recommend this bike to anyone. I would recommend that you might consider waiting until next season to buy the CFMOTO and see if they get that throttle mapping fixed. Thanks for watching and enjoy that V-Strom.... :)
Great review with your normal honesty as ever. Out of my last 5 bikes I have owned a Versys 1000 MK2 a Tiger 800 XRX and a Vstrom 650XT and I use your video's as great tools for maintenance etc, so I kind of feel like we have a lot in common..😀 I don't think this one will be on my immediate list but I wanted to ask how you are getting on with using the Oukitel as your Sat Nav with offline Google maps. Are you still convinced it is a better route than a dedicated Nav. All the best to you and keep up the good work young man.
Hello sir.. good to hear from you.. I am still using the Okitel for my main navigation device... all has been well so far... It has had several soakings but is still working well... thanks for watching... :)
Looking forward to an upcoming Demo day out here in the 303 come August. Appreciate the review as my first reaction in the show room the other day was “What is that?!?!” Best regards
Great review. Thanks for sharing your experience and honest thoughts. Very valuable information. I haven't been able to see in person here in Canada yet but I have a dealer about 2 hours away that has one but test rides are available yet unfortunately. It's more money here too but still seems like a great deal for a loaded up mid-sized adventure bike imo. My current dilemna is buy a more road biased or adventure bike (new/used?) for touring to go along side my triumph speed triple 1050 rs? Cheers!
@ozarksbackroads5484 looking for the IBEX 800 in Ontario, Canada....no where to be found, dealers simply not carrying any.. Shame really. One province over in Quebec, Canada( coincidently where CF MOTO HQ is located) several dealers have stock, but would require that I pay several extra taxes. Hope CFMOTO Canada gets it together so at least I could see one on the showroom floor without having to drive out of province!!
@@KönigCanada Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes that is messed up for sure... hopefully one will show up soon ... thanks for watching and good luck... :)
Just received OTA firmware update notification through CFMOTO app. 3 updates. Fuel mapping, Quick shifter & Cruise control. Interesting to see results.
Thanks for the review. I'm really between this and the Norden 901 Expedition. Would love to save some money, but I'm hesitant. The Norden also has its own issues.
Which issues does the Norden have? The deal breaker for all the KTM's, is the enormous and enormously ugly fuel tanks. It doesn't matter how good a bike handles, you can't put the fuel tanks around the sides of the engine. The reason we buy motorcycles is because they are cool, and those fuel tanks ruin the whole deal. The very best looking bikes are the Ducati Desert X (not stupid plastic tanks) and the Ibex, the Tenere 700, the Honda Transalp 750 (one of the best looking and sounding bikes) and the Tiger 850 series (most beautiful of all the ADV bikes) and also the Triumph 1200 XC scrambler. Take a look at some of the Triumph models, I've never owned one, but they are absolutely beautiful motorcycles, every model is stunning.
@@Ritalie Have test driven the Triumph models. Own a Triumph Sprint 1050. Norden 901 Expedition seems like a good package. Hard to get the Expedition right now....cfmoto easy to find.
To reset your oil service light, First turn on bike but don’t start it. Hit set and navigate to the service interval screen. Push and hold set THEN push and hold the up arrow button until the service interval now shows 15000km
In Australia my 1st MT 800 had an issue where the coolant leaked into the ECU, It had broken down 11 times with only 400 km on it. I eventually exchanged it for a new one under the lemon laws we have here in Australia. I could have got a refund but as you said, would you get the bike again, well I did. I remember my test ride on a 800 sport and I really enjoyed it so I had no reason not to get it again
hello sir, I am currently out in the southwest US on my Ibex... I should be back to the world headquarters in a week or so and will get right to work on my experiences with my Ibex on this long adventure... :)
It’s an absolute shame that the OTD price on the Ibex 800T is nearly $14k…. Yeah. That’s nearly a 40% up charge over the base price…..the few CFMoto dealerships put the screws to anyone interested in purchasing this bike resulting in KTM sales going through the roof…
I've been watching a lot of videos about this bike, and the throttle/fueling complaint has been pretty common. I know that a lot of the Australian reviewers, where this bike is called the MT 800 Touring, have said that CFMoto has been giving them updates that they can apply directly to their own bikes through the phone app. Have you messed with their app at all and seen if there are any updates for your bike here in the US?
Good to hear from you sir, Yes I have the latest software loaded on my bike... hopefully they will release another update soon to improve the fueling... Thanks for watching... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Ugh, bummer. Hopefully CFMoto is working on something. Like I said on your last video about this bike, I really think I'm going to buy one of these here pretty soon..
There is a quick fix to the fueling issue. Turn the bike on with the throttle wide open, don't start it though, count to 60 [1 minute], turn it off and start it normally it will be smooth as silk again, unfortunately you have to do it every couple of months but it's worth it.
Thank you so much for your videos on this motorcycle. You sold me and I found one here in Socal for $7999 reduced MSRP! Can't pass it right? You are using Tusk saddles. Can you specify which model you bought and let us know of any info & specs if necessary? Thank you!
Good to hear from you sir, congrats on your new ride. I have the Tusk Pilot soft bags on my Ibex and my Triumph Tiger. They are great bags that come with liners and a heavy protective matt on the back side. I love these bags and have had no issues with them at all... I can recommend them highly... Enjoy that Ibex and thanks for watching... :)
> I will definitely look into those. Thanks again for your excellent expertise in sharing the ins and outs of this motorcycle ( really enjoyed the one you did to change the spark plugs!) Will go back to it and others when needed:-)
John, thanks for taking the time and effort to give us this review. Question I have is, would you rather have the 800MT or the Vstrom 650XT? I currently own a 2020 Vstrom 650XT and thinking of changing to a 800MT.
Hello there sir. Well I just sold my 2019 V-Strom 650XT and bought the Ibex so I would have to say that I would rather have the Ibex but toping the 650XT is a tall order indeed. We will have to see how the story unfolds 20 or 30,000 miles down the road... :)
A 90 degree V-Twin is inherently balanced better than a parallel twin, so you're going to get a lot less vibration, also considering the 650 is a smaller engine. That's probably a big advantage of your 650, a bit smoother across all the low RPM ranges. The Suzuki will have an extremely high resale value, so if you decide to sell it 5 years from now, it will be worth double what it is worth now (they are the most popular motorcycle now, along with the GS1250 BMW) especially since FortNine motorcycle channel put them on the map with his "Best used motorcycles" video and the new ADV bike craze. I really want to get an Ibex, but if I get one, I'm going to plan on keeping it, because the name isn't well known, so reselling it is going to be tough.
You nailed it on the vibes. I noticed that right off. Just keep it above 4k rpm when i can. I am almost ready for my first oil change. I cant seem to get off this bike. I love it. I noticed your service light is still on. I saw a video where you go to the screen where it shows your service interviles and hold set and the up arrow for 20 seconds and its resets that. I will know soon because im about 40 miles out from changing mine. Does yours lurch back and forth from like 3600 to 3800 rpm? Other then that i love it. Where did you get your updated software from?
Hello there sir, glad to hear you are enjoying your bike. I will try to reset my service interval light. I knew there must be a way to reset it. You can update the firmware on the bike using the CFMOTO Ride App. get it at the Google Play Store or the Apple store. Select the OTA tab on the main screen to see if an update is available. My bike came with the latest firmware installed so I am hoping to see an update come along to help with the fueling... Thanks for watching.... keep safe out there and don't bend up that new ride... :)
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I am jealous... I would die for a KTM Adventure but I will have to be satisfied with the Chinese version. The dealer network for CFMOTO is pretty good here in the USA. I have several dealers within 100 miles of the world headquarters. CFMOTO has a large parts warehouse in Kansas City Missouri which is just a few hours up the road from the world headquarters here. I have been able to get accessories through my dealer in a couple of weeks here. I have also found after market parts available for the 800MT which is the same bike sold in other places. It will probably be a bit before we see much domestic after market availability for this bike. Enjoy that 890 and keep safe out there... thanks for watching... :)
I brought my Ibex home today. I'm in Arkansas, so next time you're down here maybe we can ride together. I just have the stock tires, though. I was wondering, have you seen a message flashing on the screen "MCU SYSTEM FAILURE?"
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes I got that message one time when I was out in Moab Utah a few weeks ago. Mine stayed on the screen for about a minute before it went away. From what I have been able to find on the matter it seems to be an issue with the CAN Buss software on the KTM 790/890 and this Ibex. The ECU looses communication with a component that is communicating on the Buss momentarily. It sounds as though this will be an issue that will need to be addressed with a software update from CFMOTO. I have not seen any reports of anyone being stranded or a bike being left incapacitated. It seems to clear up on its own within a minute or two. Hopefully we will get an update soon... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
I’ve had MCU Failure warning come on a handful of times in 1000 miles so far. Now it stays on every start up, along with high idle rpm and quickshifter malfunctions. My local dealer said they don’t know if it’s safe to ride with the current error light on and want me to trailer it an hour to get serviced. I’d be curious if anyone else experiences more issues related to the MCU warning
@@Mjeesteezy in the past couple of days my MCU failure has come on and stayed on even after restarting the bike. If the bike sits for perhaps an hour the message will finally disappear. I have not had any high rpm idle problems. Good luck. I still like my bike, but it sure would be nice if they fixed that MCU.
i have a v-strom 650 xt(20') model does it worth the trade to cf moto? I mostly tour with 2 persons very rare i go off road (only gravel roads) and comute to work (about 20km distance and 20km back)
Just wondering how this bike compares to your older Suzuki 650? I’m thinking about getting a tourer up from a Honda CRF300L Rally and want to do some 2uo riding also. The 800MT seems to have all the tech in the world and good power, but the VStrom still appeals as a solid option, thoughts?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you... The Ibex is much better to travel on than the V-Strom and also much better off road. The only thing the V-Strom might have over the Ibex would be reliability but that still remains to be seen. So far I have had no issues with the Ibex... GOod luck and thanks for watching... :)
Hey Jay... Good to hear from you. The tusk Olympus tank bags are not bike specific. There are just two models... large and small. I have the large Olympus bags on my Tiger and Ibex.... www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p Thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Hello there sir... If you are not going to be riding off road then the S model is probably the best way to go. The T model had the tubeless spoked wheels that leak air so sticking with the cast alloy rims on the S model will save you some headaches... Do understand though that the fueling on these bikes is not very good. There will be lean surging and a very aggressive throttle. There are other options available like the Suzuki V-Strom 800 or the Honda TransAlp 750 that won't have these kind of issues... Good luck and thanks for watching... :)
Hello there sir... good to hear from you. The KLR is indeed a great bike but it is not in the league this bike is in. The KLR is a great basic bike... single cylinder thumper that tractors along really well but it is not an adventure touring bike. Long distance travel on the KLR is very laborious and the bike has no creature comforts that make long days in the saddle more tolerable. The single cylinder engine is not suited to long rides and will consume oil when ridden at highway speeds for long stents. The KLR is very good at what it is designed to do but I am afraid that adventure touring is not its strong suit. Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
Hello there sir, good to hear from you... yes I seem to get some heat on my left shin from the radiator... Don't notice it so much on my right... thanks for watching... keep safe and cool out there... :)
Even though you have owned many motorcycles and have a 2023 Ibex, did your 2019 V-Strom 650 (just like mine) have any redeeming qualities that made it enjoyable to ride?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes the V-Strom is a great bike. It is quite comfortable on long trips and a real hoot to ride in the twisties. I hustled my V-Strom over the Tail of the Dragon at Robbinsville NC several times and really had a blast with it. The V-Strom can be pretty quick off the corners if it is properly motivated to do so. I would say the V-Strom is a really good all arounder for sure and the reliability can't be beat... Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
did your cruise control work right off the bat or did you need to put on a few miles first? mine shows the green symbol with 0mph but doesn't set when I push or hold the set button. wondering if this is normal or if I have an issue
Hello there sir, sorry to hear you are have troubles. Mine has worked fine all along. The set button for the cruise is up on the cruise rocker switch.. set/resume... not the same as the menu set button used for selecting display menu items. If that is how you are setting it you may have an issue that needs to be looked at by your dealer service... Hope you get that sorted quickly... thanks for watching...
@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks for the reply. I checked the fuses and all looked good. I guess I’ll have to take it in sometime to get checked out. I did notice that using 93 octane fuel resulted in smoother throttle under 4K RPM
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. The quick shifter works both ways up and down. It does a pretty good job but like most quick shifters it works best with a little RPM when shifting but I would say it is as good as any... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Do you have any issues with wind buffeting? Also, do you feel that the bike runs hot or causes you to become uncomfortable from the heat of the motor/exhaust of the radiator? I just picked up my IBEX 800T today and the wind buffeting for me is rather loud at 60+ MPH. It could be that my helmet is not well enough made and is making it louder than it would be if I were wearing on that was slightly better designed and or made. I also noticed that when you're sitting stopped or going at slower speeds the heat off put from the motor is noticeable and slightly uncomfortable. I'm trying to see if it's just my bike or if your experience is similar. Thanks in advance for any information you provide.
Hello there sir... congrats on your new ride... I have found the windshield to be quite good on my Ibex as far as adventure bikes go. After I installed the tall seat on my bike I went ahead and added a small spoiler on the top of my screen to throw the air a bit higher over my head but with the stock seat I thought the windshield was ok.. Yes I do get a fair amount of heat off the radiator on my legs. It seems to be mostly my left leg. This is the same issue the KTM790 adventure has.. I am not sure there is much that can be done to improve the situation there... Enjoy your new ride and thanks for watching...:)
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I have another question, have you ever had the message "MCU Failure" or "MCU System Failure" flash on the top of your TFT display?
@matthewmeyer6712 yes.. it happened to me once out in Moab Utah... lasted about 1 minute then went away... that is what the KTM Adventures do ad well... It has not been a big problem for the KIM'S so I don't believe it will be a big issue with the Ibex but time will tell... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks for the information, my bike has only shown the warning one time so far. I am going to try and reach out to CFMoto to see if they're going to release a patch or update to fix the issue. It sounds like it is an issue caused by the cooling fans not kicking on when they're supposed to. Or they're not kicking on at all causing the motorcycle to overheat. Others get the error message when they try to activate their horn.
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I am not aware of a lower seat option for this bike or a lowering kit. You might try searching on google for a low seat or lowering kit for the CFMOTO 800MT. It is the same bike, its been out in other places for over a year now.... thanks for watching and good luck ... :)
hello sir, good to hear from you. Yes both bikes are adventure bikes. the Tiger is a better off road bike than the Ibex and the Ibex is a better road bike than the Tiger... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Hello there sir... good to hear from you... I am currently on a trip out in Arizona and Utah with my Ibex. This trip will be around 4000 miles when its in the books. I will be much better qualified to answer that question when I make it back to the world headquarters... stay tuned I will get back to you... thanks for watching... :)
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes Givi makes one for the 800MT which is the same bike. They should have it available here in the US this summer.... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Hello sir... good to hear from you... I went from a 45 tooth to a 43 tooth sprocket on the back to give it a little higher road gear... I am heading out on a 4000 mile or so trip and wanted a little more relaxed road gear.... congrats on your new ride... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Great review! The mapping issue could be addressed via software updates. In fact, CFMoto has provided software updates to address mapping issues of 800mt in Australia. ruclips.net/video/nIQTwAME7QQ/видео.html.
Good to hear from you sir, Yes there have been two software updates since the bike was first released in 2022. My bike has the latest software available loaded on it. I can't imagine how bad the fueling must of been to start with... Thanks for watching... :)
Hello there sir. Just go to Google and search "Arkansas Honda motorcycle dealers" then click on the map and you will get a complete list of dealers in Arkansas... thanks for watching and good luck ... :)
If your asking about Cfmoto motorcycle dealers in Arkansas. Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Russellville, Bono, and Hot Springs. Not sure if they all have the Ibex 800 T.
@ozarksbackroads5484 did they charge for shipping and assembly. I'm going to buy one in the beginning of June and was wondering. The Jonesboro dealer don't charge shipping and assembly.
@ozarksbackroads5484 Thank you for replying back to me. I will get back to you when I get mine. If it's ok I would love to meet up somewhere and follow you on a ride sometime. I'm up by Whiteman AFB. Retired Military. The area that you ride in looks amazing. I dont know if you would like another bike rider or not. I've been riding motorcycles all my life. Thank you and God bless.
I believe the J Juan brakes have Spain as their country of origin, not Italy. While Brembo is, indeed, Italian, it’s easy to mistake J Juan as Italian since Brembo acquired them back in ‘21.
This is the best review on this CF Moto on RUclips!
I really appreciate your straight ahead no bs reviews..... Keep up the good work..... 😊👍
I just went to CFmoto’s demo day both Friday and Saturday in Asheville, NC my favorite is this IBEX 800T and my second favorite to ride was the NK650. Very affordable for what it is, even though it’s made in China it’s a great bike for the price point!
I'm Italian and like you I've being eyeing this bike since it came out! During these past 2 years I've started seeing them parked around, and I'm honestly curious to jump on one and see how it feels. You review was very interesting and thorough, thanks! Also, one of my dreams is flying to the US and driving the country roads that go around the Lake Ozarks!
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I hope you get to come to the US and see Lake of the Ozarks for yourself. I you make it over here let me know and I will go for a ride with you .... Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
I live in the US, and going to Arkansas is also a dream of mine! I live 2000 miles away in the cold Northwest. I was in Arkansas once and it was so beautiful, I was stunned and had to pull over and take pictures of everything, and the people are so warm and loving, it's just an amazing place. Dolores Cannon lived in Arkansas, and created her publishing company called "Ozark Mountain."
This review is amazing, I'm half way through. Thanks for being so detailed, and having all the specifications memorized! It makes me wonder why some younger riders do a review like this, and no matter how good a particular bike is, they always claim it's too heavy, too top heavy, too powerful, and has bad handling because you can't take huge jumps or drive 89 mph off road very easily. I am so glad to hear the positive remarks about this Ibex having good handling, because I can tell that you're using this motorcycle in a way that 99.899% of riders will also. Contrary to all these sensational reviews on RUclips, nobody buys a new adventure bike to do high speed motocross racing with. Looks, power, wind protection, comfort, and reliability, are in fact more important than the pure dirt handling. Pure dirt handling is last on the list of things you actually need for a daily driven motorcycle on the street.
You are the only one who's to the point with his review. Straight to the point and I do appreciate that. gained a subscriber.
Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching.. :)
7:50! Wow, it really seems from what little I've seen now, that the Ibex did everything right, unlike all the other big name brands who always get the major details totally wrong. The handlebars are actually tall enough on the Ibex, and it appears to have one of the largest and most useful windscreens of any of the ADV bikes out there. It is so exciting to see a practical bike that has all the things people need, and not a bunch of flashy and unnecessary features.
Great review! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I am thinking to get one of these bikes myself, but i think i would go with the new "Explore" version. Perhaps some of the issues you mentioned are fixed with that one. 💯
Hello there sir... good to hear from you. Yes I think the Explore version will have a lot of the kinks worked out on it and also it has a lot more tech as well like traction control and full map navigation. Thanks for watching... good luck with your new bike purchase... keep safe out there... :)
Nice review! I‘m in Germany and have been following the reviews around the globe. Finally in December, I got mine and confirm all your findings. Didn’t regret the purchase at all.
Just couldn’t get the CFMoto Ride app running as the app has just been relaunched and the registration needs to be done by a dealer. But since the general importer switched from KSR to Pierer mobility (the owner of KTM) in January, the dealer contracts and with it the access to the CFmoto registry, are in delay.
Can you post an update? Have you driven the bike much yet? My main concern is reliability. The new TFT screen bikes with all the new electronics makes me really nervous. It seems that the only bike to be having serious problems is the Harley Pan America, which can randomly just shut off the engine while you're driving, or randomly refuse to start.
Congrats on your new fine looking machine.Well done on the detailed review of the bike. Safe journey.
Thanks for the good review I've been very interested in this bike. I currently ride a Kawasaki Versys-X which I do like, it just doesn't have the grunt when you need it. Happy riding.
Currently riding a Himalayan. I keep going back and forth between this and the Norden in my mind. Thanks for sharing!
Not a Ktm fan but that bike looks good
Exactly, KTM's are SO ugly, they are painfully ugly. But you can put their motor in a nice looking bike, and this bike is great looking!
Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. I found it most useful.
Thanks for watching sir... :)
I appreciate you mentioning the fueling issues. I got to test ride an 800T here at a Demo event in KC, and noticed those fueling issues right away. That alone would be enough to preclude it as a viable option for me, at least until they address those issues. I liked it overall, but I definitely prefer my Tiger.
Easy fix now !! Cf moto come up with an application….all good
What is the fueling issue? It sounds like if you switch it to rain mode, it's totally relaxed and easier to ride? The modern bikes appear to be designed to always be run in some type of special mode, so it's kind of a normal thing now to just select the mode you like. The fast throttle response is probably normal on a KTM 790, it's an extremely high performance, high compression engine. My friend had a nearly identical motor, made by Polaris, it was an 80hp 800cc Rotax parallel twin on his 4 wheeler, and when he'd hit the throttle it would instantly wheelie, and that was from the factory. KTM (their motor) isn't messing around, 94 horsepower out of a 790cc parallel twin is the class leading horsepower.
@@Messiahwalter Can you share what the fix is and how to obtain it?
@@Im-a-Fool Free software upgrade from dealers.
Glad you liking it John. Some vibs at lower speeds is easy to live with when you get all that other goodness for that price. Not to mention it's a ripper once you get her loose.
The throttle response has been fixed in Australia and NZ your patch is coming
Excellent 1Kmile review sir! Precisely said, no motorcycle is perfect. But what you get for the money is value with the Ibex800. I’d get one, but my 650MT is sufficient for me.
Thank you for that. Very informed review from an experienced rider with information about the bike on & off road. Just what I was looking for. We have some beautiful country here in New Zealand and some great gravel roads i want to explore. I love riding my HD Fat Bob for the sealed roads, but will be checking out the latest 2023 incarnation of this bike the 800MT Explore, for some gravel travel. A great priced bike with all the extras as standard & quality components.
Good to hear from you sir, You are in one of the most beautiful placed on planet earth there... hope you find the bike you are looking for soon... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Looks like you are enjoying your new Ibex 800t. Today I sat on one and looked it over at the local dealer and especially liked the handlebar height. If I remember correctly, you installed ROX handlebar risers on your 2019 V-Strom (same as mine), if not what brand risers did you install. Rox recommends the 1 1/4" risers instead of the 2" so that the brake cable does not need to be replaced with a longer cable. Keep up on your good work with your video's.
hello there sir, good to hear from you... yes I installed 1.5 inch ROX risers on my V-Strom. I had to remove the clips holding the cables to the front of the upper triple tree to allow for slack in the cables at full steering lock. They worked well like that... thanks for watching... good luck with all you projects... :)
Wow for $10k, nice 👍🏽 I think a engine mapping would take care of that fueling. Thank you for that awesome detailed review.
I test rode it and it rides great, very comfortable. A friend of mine already bought one. However, it is not 10k. MSRP of touring model is 10.5k. The dealer came out with out the door price at close to $15,000! My friend had to do a lot of haggling and eventually got it for $12,300 out the door. Still had to add bags. So close to $14,000 with Givi bags. This was in Florida in April 2023.
@@135246bg WOW, Damm dealerships continue their gouging practices. Thank you and be safe 🙏🏾
Exactly F the stealerships…. $10.5k is a classic get you in the door and then Fck you with the fees…2 yes 2 freight charges… the best I could find in FL is $13.6k OTD…. For a brand trying to establish itself as a contender in the ADV market… Business 101 says don’t FCK your customer base… and just think a KTM 890 is only a few dollars more…what would smart money do?
@@135246bg
Which dealer ?… I’m in Daytona and the only Ibex I could find are at St Johns Power Sports and Ridenow (total scumbags) in Jax…
Also, bike has Bluetooth, Phone connectivity, Navigation functions when connected to smart phone. CFMOTO app also provides push notifications for lots information, though live tampering and location bike are great features.
Excellent review. Many thanks and hello from Omaha, Arkansas!
Good to hear from you sir, Omaha is just the right distance from Joe's Crab Shack for a nice evening ride to dinner.... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Glad you're liking her, Jon. Like I tell my sons, if she's as sweet as she is pretty, she's a keeper. Keep up the good work!
good to hear from you sir... lets just hope she stays sweet... :)
Great video. Looking forward to some updates from your trip out West.
I really appreciate your pragmatic, unbiased review. I have a 790 Adventure and an 890 Adventure. I am not enthusiastic about Chinese bikes, but see I need to remain open to the possibilities. Nice work. Subscribed and looking forward to enjoying your content! Ride on!
Good to hear from you sir, Thanks for watching and subscribing... keep safe out there... :)
Same factory that built your KTMs built this with the same engine and even the same designer, so all bikes are somewhat global now. I'm deleting "Chinese made" from my vocabulary and remember when "Japanese made" was used negatively.
Good to hear from you sir.. yes the world is changing quickly. Bikes built in China are going to have a tougher time becoming accepted here in the USA due to the Geo-Political issue associated with China that were not as prevalent with Japan back in the 60's and 70's but if China can mind its manners for a decade or so I believe bikes built there will become main stream in the west eventually... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)@@simpletonballsack
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thank you John, and very good point about the perception of China. I very much like your videos (subscribed) and am just about to order one here in Australia. I'll get the top spec Explore and add hard luggage and the 30mm taller seat for total price of AU$18700 which is an absolute bargain compared to the BMW R1250RT I bought 2 years old with 5000km on it for $30k. For this month there's a deal with all the protection items kickstand foot and rally pegs free, value $999.
Do you have experience with the taller seat? You look tall and I'm 6'3" and about your vintage! The tall seat just looks taller in the mid section because it obviously has to meet the tank and pillion seat properly. That might just flatten it a bit which seems like a good thing. EDIT: Just saw your section on the tall seat.
Thanks For the review! Excellent information.
Thanks for watching sir... :)
Nice review. I currently own a 21 KTM 890 adventure. I love pretty much everything about it!
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I cannot say if you should trade your bike for a CFMOTO or not. That is totally up to you and your wants and needs. The V-Strom is a great bike for sure and will most likely last you for many years to come. The V-Strom is a great bike to travel on and I am sure commuting on it is effortless and reliable. The Ibex seems to be a quality bike as far as I can tell and will most likely give me good service for many years as well. The Ibex is not as refined as the V-Strom however, it has a bit of a rough wild side to it with its aggressive and somewhat poor throttle mapping. Until CFMOTO gets the throttle mapping issue resolved with a software update I cannot in good faith recommend this bike to anyone. I would recommend that you might consider waiting until next season to buy the CFMOTO and see if they get that throttle mapping fixed. Thanks for watching and enjoy that V-Strom.... :)
Thank you for the great review on the Ibex
Good honest and detailed review. Cheers mate.
Excellent review John, extremely informative 👏
Great review with your normal honesty as ever. Out of my last 5 bikes I have owned a Versys 1000 MK2 a Tiger 800 XRX and a Vstrom 650XT and I use your video's as great tools for maintenance etc, so I kind of feel like we have a lot in common..😀 I don't think this one will be on my immediate list but I wanted to ask how you are getting on with using the Oukitel as your Sat Nav with offline Google maps. Are you still convinced it is a better route than a dedicated Nav. All the best to you and keep up the good work young man.
Hello sir.. good to hear from you.. I am still using the Okitel for my main navigation device... all has been well so far... It has had several soakings but is still working well... thanks for watching... :)
Very good, honest review. Thank you.
Thank you sir john for another vlog info hope soo to have one..RS from philippines..
Sure has alot packed in there!!!!
Looking forward to an upcoming Demo day out here in the 303 come August. Appreciate the review as my first reaction in the show room the other day was “What is that?!?!” Best regards
That was an awesome review. Thank you!
Thanks for watching sir... :)
I love the color scheme and i'm currently considering this as a first bike. I feel I can do more with this bike compared to a naked.
Great review. Thanks for sharing your experience and honest thoughts. Very valuable information. I haven't been able to see in person here in Canada yet but I have a dealer about 2 hours away that has one but test rides are available yet unfortunately. It's more money here too but still seems like a great deal for a loaded up mid-sized adventure bike imo. My current dilemna is buy a more road biased or adventure bike (new/used?) for touring to go along side my triumph speed triple 1050 rs? Cheers!
Please keep the reviews coming later to see if it stays in one piece
will do sir... :)
I would also have to say they do need a Eco mode for city riding. Also fixing the tolerance, making it easier to find neutral.
Well done sir!! Great review and thoughts on This machine. Thank you 😉
Thanks for watching sir... :)
Just purchased one, it is a smooth rider, picked it up with 3 miles, I have a hundred and 20 now, Hope for a Chinese bike it stays reliable.
Good to hear from you sir... congrats on the new ride... hope you enjoy it for a long time.. thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Have you had any issues with yours?
@@UnkleDavo No sir... all good with mine so far... heading out on a 4000 mile trip in a couple of weeks... :)
Have you guys Road with a passenger?
Very good review 👍
( the brake are from Spain not Italy )
I am thinking buying the new one 2023,the explorer!
Thanks so much
Great review!
Thanks for watching sir... :)
@ozarksbackroads5484 looking for the IBEX 800 in Ontario, Canada....no where to be found, dealers simply not carrying any.. Shame really. One province over in Quebec, Canada( coincidently where CF MOTO HQ is located) several dealers have stock, but would require that I pay several extra taxes. Hope CFMOTO Canada gets it together so at least I could see one on the showroom floor without having to drive out of province!!
@@KönigCanada Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes that is messed up for sure... hopefully one will show up soon ... thanks for watching and good luck... :)
Just saw these yesterday at an Indian dealer.
At my age I’m looking to downsize you got me interested.
Just received OTA firmware update notification through CFMOTO app. 3 updates. Fuel mapping, Quick shifter & Cruise control. Interesting to see results.
how did you recieve the update?
Probably on his CFMOTO Ride app. on his phone.... I haven't seen any updates available for mine yet... :(
J Juan are spanish. He was a superbike rider who had a bad injury a few years ago
Thanks for the review. I'm really between this and the Norden 901 Expedition. Would love to save some money, but I'm hesitant. The Norden also has its own issues.
Which issues does the Norden have? The deal breaker for all the KTM's, is the enormous and enormously ugly fuel tanks. It doesn't matter how good a bike handles, you can't put the fuel tanks around the sides of the engine. The reason we buy motorcycles is because they are cool, and those fuel tanks ruin the whole deal. The very best looking bikes are the Ducati Desert X (not stupid plastic tanks) and the Ibex, the Tenere 700, the Honda Transalp 750 (one of the best looking and sounding bikes) and the Tiger 850 series (most beautiful of all the ADV bikes) and also the Triumph 1200 XC scrambler. Take a look at some of the Triumph models, I've never owned one, but they are absolutely beautiful motorcycles, every model is stunning.
@@Ritalie Have test driven the Triumph models. Own a Triumph Sprint 1050. Norden 901 Expedition seems like a good package. Hard to get the Expedition right now....cfmoto easy to find.
To reset your oil service light, First turn on bike but don’t start it. Hit set and navigate to the service interval screen. Push and hold set THEN push and hold the up arrow button until the service interval now shows 15000km
Yes sir, got it cleared.... thanks... :)
Great review 👏🏽
Great review 👍
In Australia my 1st MT 800 had an issue where the coolant leaked into the ECU, It had broken down 11 times with only 400 km on it.
I eventually exchanged it for a new one under the lemon laws we have here in Australia. I could have got a refund but as you said, would you get the bike again, well I did. I remember my test ride on a 800 sport and I really enjoyed it so I had no reason not to get it again
Well, do you have any update?
hello sir, I am currently out in the southwest US on my Ibex... I should be back to the world headquarters in a week or so and will get right to work on my experiences with my Ibex on this long adventure... :)
It’s an absolute shame that the OTD price on the Ibex 800T is nearly $14k…. Yeah. That’s nearly a 40% up charge over the base price…..the few CFMoto dealerships put the screws to anyone interested in purchasing this bike resulting in KTM sales going through the roof…
I've been watching a lot of videos about this bike, and the throttle/fueling complaint has been pretty common. I know that a lot of the Australian reviewers, where this bike is called the MT 800 Touring, have said that CFMoto has been giving them updates that they can apply directly to their own bikes through the phone app. Have you messed with their app at all and seen if there are any updates for your bike here in the US?
Good to hear from you sir, Yes I have the latest software loaded on my bike... hopefully they will release another update soon to improve the fueling... Thanks for watching... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Ugh, bummer. Hopefully CFMoto is working on something. Like I said on your last video about this bike, I really think I'm going to buy one of these here pretty soon..
There is a quick fix to the fueling issue. Turn the bike on with the throttle wide open, don't start it though, count to 60 [1 minute], turn it off and start it normally it will be smooth as silk again, unfortunately you have to do it every couple of months but it's worth it.
@@brucemacintosh5755 What does that do? Can you explain why this resets the computer?
@@Ritalie resets the throttle mapping!
Thank you so much for your videos on this motorcycle. You sold me and I found one here in Socal for $7999 reduced MSRP! Can't pass it right? You are using Tusk saddles. Can you specify which model you bought and let us know of any info & specs if necessary? Thank you!
Good to hear from you sir, congrats on your new ride. I have the Tusk Pilot soft bags on my Ibex and my Triumph Tiger. They are great bags that come with liners and a heavy protective matt on the back side. I love these bags and have had no issues with them at all... I can recommend them highly... Enjoy that Ibex and thanks for watching... :)
> I will definitely look into those. Thanks again for your excellent expertise in sharing the ins and outs of this motorcycle ( really enjoyed the one you did to change the spark plugs!) Will go back to it and others when needed:-)
great review thank you! What kind of tires do you have on it?
Good to hear from you sir, I have the Mitas E-07+ tires on the Ibex... I really like these tires... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
John, thanks for taking the time and effort to give us this review. Question I have is, would you rather have the 800MT or the Vstrom 650XT? I currently own a 2020 Vstrom 650XT and thinking of changing to a 800MT.
Hello there sir. Well I just sold my 2019 V-Strom 650XT and bought the Ibex so I would have to say that I would rather have the Ibex but toping the 650XT is a tall order indeed. We will have to see how the story unfolds 20 or 30,000 miles down the road... :)
A 90 degree V-Twin is inherently balanced better than a parallel twin, so you're going to get a lot less vibration, also considering the 650 is a smaller engine. That's probably a big advantage of your 650, a bit smoother across all the low RPM ranges. The Suzuki will have an extremely high resale value, so if you decide to sell it 5 years from now, it will be worth double what it is worth now (they are the most popular motorcycle now, along with the GS1250 BMW) especially since FortNine motorcycle channel put them on the map with his "Best used motorcycles" video and the new ADV bike craze. I really want to get an Ibex, but if I get one, I'm going to plan on keeping it, because the name isn't well known, so reselling it is going to be tough.
You nailed it on the vibes. I noticed that right off. Just keep it above 4k rpm when i can. I am almost ready for my first oil change. I cant seem to get off this bike. I love it. I noticed your service light is still on. I saw a video where you go to the screen where it shows your service interviles and hold set and the up arrow for 20 seconds and its resets that. I will know soon because im about 40 miles out from changing mine. Does yours lurch back and forth from like 3600 to 3800 rpm? Other then that i love it. Where did you get your updated software from?
Hello there sir, glad to hear you are enjoying your bike. I will try to reset my service interval light. I knew there must be a way to reset it. You can update the firmware on the bike using the CFMOTO Ride App. get it at the Google Play Store or the Apple store. Select the OTA tab on the main screen to see if an update is available. My bike came with the latest firmware installed so I am hoping to see an update come along to help with the fueling... Thanks for watching.... keep safe out there and don't bend up that new ride... :)
A great review
I’m about to buy the KTM 890 Adventure. It’s over $4,000 more. What about dealer network, warranty, service and aftermarket accessories?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I am jealous... I would die for a KTM Adventure but I will have to be satisfied with the Chinese version. The dealer network for CFMOTO is pretty good here in the USA. I have several dealers within 100 miles of the world headquarters. CFMOTO has a large parts warehouse in Kansas City Missouri which is just a few hours up the road from the world headquarters here. I have been able to get accessories through my dealer in a couple of weeks here. I have also found after market parts available for the 800MT which is the same bike sold in other places. It will probably be a bit before we see much domestic after market availability for this bike. Enjoy that 890 and keep safe out there... thanks for watching... :)
I brought my Ibex home today. I'm in Arkansas, so next time you're down here maybe we can ride together. I just have the stock tires, though. I was wondering, have you seen a message flashing on the screen "MCU SYSTEM FAILURE?"
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes I got that message one time when I was out in Moab Utah a few weeks ago. Mine stayed on the screen for about a minute before it went away. From what I have been able to find on the matter it seems to be an issue with the CAN Buss software on the KTM 790/890 and this Ibex. The ECU looses communication with a component that is communicating on the Buss momentarily. It sounds as though this will be an issue that will need to be addressed with a software update from CFMOTO. I have not seen any reports of anyone being stranded or a bike being left incapacitated. It seems to clear up on its own within a minute or two. Hopefully we will get an update soon... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
I’ve had MCU Failure warning come on a handful of times in 1000 miles so far. Now it stays on every start up, along with high idle rpm and quickshifter malfunctions. My local dealer said they don’t know if it’s safe to ride with the current error light on and want me to trailer it an hour to get serviced. I’d be curious if anyone else experiences more issues related to the MCU warning
@@Mjeesteezy in the past couple of days my MCU failure has come on and stayed on even after restarting the bike. If the bike sits for perhaps an hour the message will finally disappear. I have not had any high rpm idle problems. Good luck. I still like my bike, but it sure would be nice if they fixed that MCU.
Looks great to me.
i have a v-strom 650 xt(20') model does it worth the trade to cf moto?
I mostly tour with 2 persons very rare i go off road (only gravel roads) and comute to work (about 20km distance and 20km back)
Just wondering how this bike compares to your older Suzuki 650? I’m thinking about getting a tourer up from a Honda CRF300L Rally and want to do some 2uo riding also. The 800MT seems to have all the tech in the world and good power, but the VStrom still appeals as a solid option, thoughts?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you... The Ibex is much better to travel on than the V-Strom and also much better off road. The only thing the V-Strom might have over the Ibex would be reliability but that still remains to be seen. So far I have had no issues with the Ibex... GOod luck and thanks for watching... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 thank you, this helps me a lot. I think I’ll go and test ride both.
Looking for a tank bag for my Ibex... those Tusk bags are vehicle specific. Do they make one for the Ibex or did you choose a different model bike?
Hey Jay... Good to hear from you. The tusk Olympus tank bags are not bike specific. There are just two models... large and small. I have the large Olympus bags on my Tiger and Ibex.... www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p
Thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
I hope CF Moto release a “800 Duke” clone.
Question, I’m looking at the s model for 7999$ do you think the t model is worth the 2700$ increase?
Hello there sir... If you are not going to be riding off road then the S model is probably the best way to go. The T model had the tubeless spoked wheels that leak air so sticking with the cast alloy rims on the S model will save you some headaches... Do understand though that the fueling on these bikes is not very good. There will be lean surging and a very aggressive throttle. There are other options available like the Suzuki V-Strom 800 or the Honda TransAlp 750 that won't have these kind of issues... Good luck and thanks for watching... :)
Why go with this bike over the KLR 650 that has a proven track record and is cheaper than this? Honest question! I'd love to know what you think!
Hello there sir... good to hear from you. The KLR is indeed a great bike but it is not in the league this bike is in. The KLR is a great basic bike... single cylinder thumper that tractors along really well but it is not an adventure touring bike. Long distance travel on the KLR is very laborious and the bike has no creature comforts that make long days in the saddle more tolerable. The single cylinder engine is not suited to long rides and will consume oil when ridden at highway speeds for long stents. The KLR is very good at what it is designed to do but I am afraid that adventure touring is not its strong suit. Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
Um.. because the KLR is a toy…
Any excessive heat from the engine or catalytic? The husky and the ktm are hot to ride...ty
Hello there sir, good to hear from you... yes I seem to get some heat on my left shin from the radiator... Don't notice it so much on my right... thanks for watching... keep safe and cool out there... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 starting to think it's just an adventure bike thing lol
Thats a nice bike!
Even though you have owned many motorcycles and have a 2023 Ibex, did your 2019 V-Strom 650 (just like mine) have any redeeming qualities that made it enjoyable to ride?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes the V-Strom is a great bike. It is quite comfortable on long trips and a real hoot to ride in the twisties. I hustled my V-Strom over the Tail of the Dragon at Robbinsville NC several times and really had a blast with it. The V-Strom can be pretty quick off the corners if it is properly motivated to do so. I would say the V-Strom is a really good all arounder for sure and the reliability can't be beat... Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
did your cruise control work right off the bat or did you need to put on a few miles first? mine shows the green symbol with 0mph but doesn't set when I push or hold the set button. wondering if this is normal or if I have an issue
Hello there sir, sorry to hear you are have troubles. Mine has worked fine all along. The set button for the cruise is up on the cruise rocker switch.. set/resume... not the same as the menu set button used for selecting display menu items. If that is how you are setting it you may have an issue that needs to be looked at by your dealer service... Hope you get that sorted quickly... thanks for watching...
@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks for the reply. I checked the fuses and all looked good. I guess I’ll have to take it in sometime to get checked out. I did notice that using 93 octane fuel resulted in smoother throttle under 4K RPM
Now that quick shifter is that full or just for the up shifts
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. The quick shifter works both ways up and down. It does a pretty good job but like most quick shifters it works best with a little RPM when shifting but I would say it is as good as any... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Do you have any issues with wind buffeting? Also, do you feel that the bike runs hot or causes you to become uncomfortable from the heat of the motor/exhaust of the radiator? I just picked up my IBEX 800T today and the wind buffeting for me is rather loud at 60+ MPH. It could be that my helmet is not well enough made and is making it louder than it would be if I were wearing on that was slightly better designed and or made. I also noticed that when you're sitting stopped or going at slower speeds the heat off put from the motor is noticeable and slightly uncomfortable. I'm trying to see if it's just my bike or if your experience is similar. Thanks in advance for any information you provide.
Hello there sir... congrats on your new ride... I have found the windshield to be quite good on my Ibex as far as adventure bikes go. After I installed the tall seat on my bike I went ahead and added a small spoiler on the top of my screen to throw the air a bit higher over my head but with the stock seat I thought the windshield was ok.. Yes I do get a fair amount of heat off the radiator on my legs. It seems to be mostly my left leg. This is the same issue the KTM790 adventure has.. I am not sure there is much that can be done to improve the situation there... Enjoy your new ride and thanks for watching...:)
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I have another question, have you ever had the message "MCU Failure" or "MCU System Failure" flash on the top of your TFT display?
@matthewmeyer6712 yes.. it happened to me once out in Moab Utah... lasted about 1 minute then went away... that is what the KTM Adventures do ad well... It has not been a big problem for the KIM'S so I don't believe it will be a big issue with the Ibex but time will tell... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks for the information, my bike has only shown the warning one time so far. I am going to try and reach out to CFMoto to see if they're going to release a patch or update to fix the issue. It sounds like it is an issue caused by the cooling fans not kicking on when they're supposed to. Or they're not kicking on at all causing the motorcycle to overheat. Others get the error message when they try to activate their horn.
Do you know if you can get a low seat or a lowering kit for the Ibex 800T
I sat on one today on my tiptoes
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. I am not aware of a lower seat option for this bike or a lowering kit. You might try searching on google for a low seat or lowering kit for the CFMOTO 800MT. It is the same bike, its been out in other places for over a year now.... thanks for watching and good luck ... :)
Maybe I'm off base but doesn't this bike occupy a similar space to your Tiger? Is the CF Moto a comparable bike?
hello sir, good to hear from you. Yes both bikes are adventure bikes. the Tiger is a better off road bike than the Ibex and the Ibex is a better road bike than the Tiger... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Question for across country traveling Vstrom or Ibex?
Hello there sir... good to hear from you... I am currently on a trip out in Arizona and Utah with my Ibex. This trip will be around 4000 miles when its in the books. I will be much better qualified to answer that question when I make it back to the world headquarters... stay tuned I will get back to you... thanks for watching... :)
Do you know if a taller windscreen is available?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes Givi makes one for the 800MT which is the same bike. They should have it available here in the US this summer.... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Why did you change the sprocket. I also own one.
Hello sir... good to hear from you... I went from a 45 tooth to a 43 tooth sprocket on the back to give it a little higher road gear... I am heading out on a 4000 mile or so trip and wanted a little more relaxed road gear.... congrats on your new ride... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Great review! The mapping issue could be addressed via software updates. In fact, CFMoto has provided software updates to address mapping issues of 800mt in Australia. ruclips.net/video/nIQTwAME7QQ/видео.html.
Good to hear from you sir, Yes there have been two software updates since the bike was first released in 2022. My bike has the latest software available loaded on it. I can't imagine how bad the fueling must of been to start with... Thanks for watching... :)
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I live in the Ozarks and ride an Africa. Where are/is a dealer in Arkansas?
Hello there sir. Just go to Google and search "Arkansas Honda motorcycle dealers" then click on the map and you will get a complete list of dealers in Arkansas... thanks for watching and good luck ... :)
If your asking about Cfmoto motorcycle dealers in Arkansas.
Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Russellville, Bono, and Hot Springs.
Not sure if they all have the Ibex 800 T.
Did you get your bike from Jonesboro Cycle?
Hello there sir, no I got mine at Rolla Missouri... :)
@ozarksbackroads5484 did they charge for shipping and assembly. I'm going to buy one in the beginning of June and was wondering. The Jonesboro dealer don't charge shipping and assembly.
@@brianburnap6976 I had to pay $11,000 for mine... if you can get one for list that is quite a bargain I would think... :)
@ozarksbackroads5484 Thank you for replying back to me. I will get back to you when I get mine. If it's ok I would love to meet up somewhere and follow you on a ride sometime. I'm up by Whiteman AFB. Retired Military. The area that you ride in looks amazing. I dont know if you would like another bike rider or not. I've been riding motorcycles all my life. Thank you and God bless.
How tall are you?
Hello there sir... good to hear from you... I am 5' 11' with a 33 inch inseam... thanks for watching... :)
これは日本の4大メーカー負けますわ。2000年ぐらいまでは新しい価値を提供し続けていたけど、戦前戦中生まれのハングリーな技術者、経営者がいなくなって官僚主義が極まって、欧州の流行の後追いになってるから駄目ですわ。ついでに役員の報酬はうなぎのぼりだけど、必要なコストは掛けなくなっているから日本車はどれみても貧乏くさい。価格も少しは安いが、特に安いというほどでもない。KAWSAKIまだましだけれども。KAWASAKI以外上場会社だからセグメント利益よくわかるけど、HONDA以外二輪事業は悲惨なものや。肝心のHONDAは二輪は非常に良いのだけれど、四輪事業が見る影もなく悲惨や、これで物凄く足を引っ張られて二輪に開発費が回ってこない、出来たものはちょっとしたユニカムエンジンでそれ程大きな発明でもない、既存の技術の延長や。ついに二輪の牙城も中国に分からせられるか・・・労働者使い捨てのくにやからなあ、仕方がないなあ。
Too heavy.
I believe the J Juan brakes have Spain as their country of origin, not Italy. While Brembo is, indeed, Italian, it’s easy to mistake J Juan as Italian since Brembo acquired them back in ‘21.