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The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 is a great addition to the ADV segment. We gave it a proper thrash at the global launch in Palawan‚ Philippines‚ and came away impressed. (Photos courtesy CFMOTO) Adventure bikes are undeniably hot right now. Out of more than 70 new or significantly updated street-legal motorcycles announced for 2024 in the U.S. market‚ nearly half are dual-sport or adventure models. There are many ADVs to choose from in the 750cc-and-up displacement class‚ but there are few below 500cc. One of the most intriguing additions to the adventure category is the 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450. The CFMOTO Ibex 450 has rally styling with stacked headlights. The high fender is an accessory. Available colors are Tundra Gray (above) and Zephyr Blue (lead photo). Known as the 450MT outside the U.S.‚ the Ibex 450 is powered by a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC‚ a 270-degree crank‚ and dual counterbalancers‚ and it’s mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip/assist clutch. Variations of this engine are found in several CFMOTO models‚ including the 450NK naked bike‚ the 450SS sportbike‚ and the forthcoming 450CL-C cruiser. Related: 2023 CFMOTO 450SS | First Ride Review Related: 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C Review | First Look The Ibex 450’s liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin is shared across four models in CFMOTO’s lineup. In the Ibex 450‚ the engine produces a claimed 44 hp at 8‚500 rpm and 32.5 lb-ft of torque at 6‚250 rpm. When Royal Enfield updated the Himalayan adventure bike for 2024‚ it was upgraded from an air-cooled 411cc Single to a liquid-cooled 452cc Single that makes a claimed 39.5 hp and 29.5 lb-ft of torque. The Ibex not only makes more power and torque‚ but its two cylinders and dual counterbalancers also deliver the goods more smoothly. Related: 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan Review | First Ride The $6‚499 CFMOTO Ibex 450 is the only adventure bike with tubeless spoked wheels that costs less than $10‚000 (the KTM 790 Adventure is $10‚990). The Royal Enfield Himalayan will have optional tubeless spoked wheels but pricing has not been released. CFMOTO set out to produce a light‚ fully capable adventure bike at a reasonable price‚ and it has achieved its goal. The Ibex 450 is claimed to weigh 386 lb dry‚ so probably about 425 lb with its 4.6-gallon tank full. Even though it’s priced at just $6‚499‚ it’s brimming with features not found on adventure bikes that cost thousands of dollars more. Perhaps most appealing is its tubeless spoked wheels‚ which greatly simplify roadside or trailside flat repairs. And they’re in 21-inch front and 18-inch rear sizes‚ which perform well off-road and are compatible with a wide range of dual-sport and adventure tires. The CFMOTO Ibex 450’s 5-inch TFT display is easy to read even in bright sunlight. The Ibex 450 has a chromoly steel frame‚ 8.7 inches of ground clearance‚ and adjustable KYB suspension with 8 inches of travel. It also includes a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity ABS that can be disabled at the rear‚ switchable traction control‚ an adjustable seat height‚ a windscreen with on-the-fly height adjustment‚ handguards‚ a skid plate‚ a radiator guard‚ folding mirrors‚ a rear rack‚ LED lighting‚ and a USB-C charging port. The town of El Nido is situated on El Nido Bay‚ which is full of small islands covered in dark gray limestone formations. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) CFMOTO hosted a global launch for the Ibex 450 in Palawan‚ Philippines‚ a province that includes several tropical islands between the South China and Sulu seas (think Survivor‚ Seasons 25-28). Our test ride was around El Nido‚ which has few paved roads‚ and those that are paved are made of rough poured concrete and are buzzing with small scooters and motorcycles‚ many of which are “tricycles” with enclosed sidecars that are the local version of a tuk-tuk. Most roads are poorly maintained dirt and gravel tracks through the island’s hilly jungle terrain that connect small villages and beaches. One of the tricycles that are ubiquitous on the streets of Palawan. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) We knew we weren’t in Kansas anymore when our first obstacle was a water crossing (bypassing a rotted bridge) where water buffalo kept themselves cool in the shaded water. Even though it was March‚ Palawan was oppressively hot‚ with temps and humidity levels in the 90s. The region was in a severe drought‚ so the unpaved roads were extremely dusty – bikes kicked up clouds of fine‚ powdery silt that hung in the air like smoke. We spaced out our conga line of bikes as best as we could‚ but like a team of sled dogs‚ unless you’re in the lead‚ the view is always the same. I’ve had to dodge cows on adventure rides‚ but never water buffalo! Since the standard seat height of 32.3 inches is on the low side for an adventure bike and I’ve got a 34-inch inseam‚ I opted for the accessory high seat‚ which increases seat height to 34.3 inches and provides a much flatter seating platform. Even with the high seat‚ there was a fair amount of bend in my knees given the height of the footpegs‚ and the seat was plush and comfortable. Our CFMOTO Ibex 450 test bikes were equipped with several accessories: the high seat and upper and lower crash guards. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) Within the first few miles‚ I felt comfortable on the Ibex 450. I’ve been testing a 450NK back home‚ and I’ve developed a fondness for the sound and feel of the 450cc parallel-Twin‚ which emits a nice rumbling exhaust note. The cable-actuated throttle provides predictable response‚ though small inputs at low speeds felt a tad jerky. (My test bike had only 65 miles on the odometer‚ so it was barely broken in.) The gearbox shifted smoothly‚ aided by the light action of the slip/assist clutch. The standard seat is deeply dished where the rider sits. In it’s standard configuration‚ the seat’s height is 32.3 inches. Moving the shock’s top mounting bolt to a lower hole lowers the seat height to 31.5 inches. Given the roughness of the unpaved roads and tracks‚ I spent a fair amount of time standing up on the cleated footpegs (I removed the rubber inserts). The Ibex 450 feels slim between the knees‚ and the tank section is smooth and unobtrusive. The wide handlebar provided good steering control‚ and even though it is adjustable I would have liked a higher riser to accommodate my tall frame (I’m 6 feet tall with long arms). Most of our test was on unpaved roads‚ but we also logged miles on the national highway – a two-lane‚ curvy road made of rough poured concrete. We’ll have to wait for a stateside test to see how the Ibex 450 performs on the open road. GEAR UP Helmet: Fly Racing Trekker Kryptek Conceal Goggles: Fly Racing Zone Jacket: Fly Racing Off Grid Gloves: Fly Racing Street Surveyor Pants: Fly Racing Terra Trek Boots: Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Jason Louden‚ Director of Product &; Innovation at CFMOTO USA‚ makes friends with local kids during our lunch stop. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) The brakes are supplied by J.Juan and consist of a single 4-piston front caliper squeezing a 320mm disc and a 1-piston rear caliper squeezing a 240mm disc. Although braking power was sufficient for my needs‚ especially since we were traveling at a moderate pace given the conditions‚ there was limited feel at the lever. I liked the convenience of turning off ABS and TC at the rear wheel by pressing a button on the handlebar (a long press turns rear ABS/TC off‚ and a quick tap turns them back on)‚ but a true off-road ABS mode with less intervention at the front wheel would be a valuable addition. A button on the left side of the handlebar turns ABS and TC off/on at the rear wheel. In the Ibex 450’s menu‚ ABS and TC can be controlled independently. The large-diameter front and rear wheels rolled over obstacles with ease‚ and the CST adventure tires (which have a tread pattern similar to Pirelli Scorpion Rally STRs) provided decent grip and predictable behavior‚ even in loose sand and deep silt. The CFMOTO Ibex 450 proved itself to be quite capable off-road‚ and with a few suspension adjustments it will likely be even better. To achieve an aggressive price point‚ compromises must be made‚ and on motorcycles that typically means lower-spec brakes and suspension. The Ibex 450’s suspension adjustability (the fork is fully adjustable; the shock is adjustable for rebound and preload) is a major plus in this price range. With the standard settings used at the launch‚ the KYB suspension performed quite well‚ though it felt a little rough at low speeds and more responsive at higher speeds. I look forward to a longer test where I can dial in the fork and shock damping and preload to my size and riding style. With temps in the 90s and humidity above 90%‚ we wished there were more water crossings. This was no bunny slope test ride. CFMOTO mapped out a challenging route that required skill and focus. There were tricky climbs and descents littered with rocks and ruts‚ roads and trails with rough embedded stones‚ unpredictable dogs and goats hiding in the shade by the side of the road‚ and even a stretch of singletrack through a mango grove with unforgiving low branches. There aren’t many photos from the off-road park‚ and this one hardly does justice to the steepness of the trails or the depth of the silt. Trust me‚ it wasn’t easy. But the Ibex 450 took it all in stride. At the end of the day‚ after we’d sweated through our gear and depleted our energy reserves‚ we did laps around an off-road park with increasingly difficult terrain. The Level 1 loop was easy‚ much like what we’d ridden earlier in the day. Level 2 was harder with challenging climbs and descents on a heavily silted trail with switchbacks and hidden tree roots. Level 3 was harder still‚ climbing to the top of a small mountain and then back down the other side. This drone shot of the Level 3 loop (I’m the 3rd bike) doesn’t give a sense of how steep the trail was or how tricky these switchbacks were. By the time we got to the top‚ we were all ready to collapse. I’m happy to report that I made it through all three levels without dropping the bike‚ but the off-road park tested me as much as it tested the bike. The Ibex 450’s tractable power‚ moderate weight‚ long-travel suspension‚ and large-diameter wheels were helpful throughout the day and especially on those loops around the park. I never felt like something was missing or holding me back (except my 50-year-old body). At the end of a long‚ hot‚ dusty‚ challenging day‚ we still managed to smile. We were riding motorcycles‚ and riding is fun even when it isn’t. The beer at the end of the ride never tasted so good! Indeed‚ but we could have done with less dust. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) Another useful feature of the Ibex 450 is its 5-inch TFT display‚ which uses bold white-on-black graphics‚ motorcycle illustrations that show what different settings do‚ and an easy-to-navigate menu system. On either side of the instruments are knobs for adjusting the windscreen height. And above the dash is a horizontal bar where a GPS or smartphone can be mounted. A Tundra Gray CFMOTO Ibex 450 decked out in accessories. The CFMOTO Ibex 450 proved itself to be not just a good adventure bike for the price‚ but a good adventure bike period. It has the features that adventure riders want‚ and it’s available with useful accessories like the high seat I tested‚ upper and lower crash guards (which were fitted on our test bikes)‚ a beefier skid plate‚ a touring windscreen‚ a centerstand‚ hard and soft luggage‚ and more. At $6‚499‚ it’s a great value‚ and it’s backed by a 2-year warranty. The Ibex 450 looks sharp at sunset. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) The Ibex 450 will be available at CFMOTO’s 350-plus U.S. motorcycle dealers starting in September‚ and I bet it will sell like hotcakes. 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 Specs Base Price: $6‚499 Website: CFMOTOusa.com Warranty: 2 yrs.‚ unltd. miles Engine Type: Liquid-cooled‚ transverse parallel-Twin‚ DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. Displacement: 449cc  Bore x Stroke: 72.0 x 55.2mm  Horsepower: 44 hp @ 8‚500 rpm (factory claim)  Torque: 32.5 lb-ft @ 6‚250 rpm (factory claim)  Transmission: 6-speed‚ cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch   Final Drive: Chain Wheelbase: 59.3 in. Rake/Trail: 26 degrees/4.1 in. Seat Height: 31.5 or 32.3 in. (via shock mount) Wet Weight: 425 lb (estimate based on 386 lb dry) Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gal. The Ibex 450 has LED lighting all around‚ with stacked high/low beam headlights and a central accent light. A small‚ dusty herd of Ibexes ready to ride. (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt) The Ibex 450 is called the 450MT outside the U.S. Hot‚ dusty‚ and dreaming of ice-cold Gatorade. Fresh pork on the move! (Photo by Greg Drevenstedt)The post 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 Review | First Ride appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Indian Motorcycle is set to release a new Indian Scout or Scouts on April 2‚ and it has been teasing us with a few videos that hadn’t revealed much of anything. But today it posted a new video (see below) that shows a group of five bikes riding across a desert lakebed. Sadly‚ the low light in the video doesn’t provide enough illumination to reveal many details‚ but there appears to be four different variants of the new Scout. For reference‚ Indian’s current Scout lineup consists of three main models: the classically styled Scout‚ the stubby Scout Bobber‚ and the mini-faired Scout Rogue. In the video‚ the leading trio of bikes have low-mounted bar-end mirrors‚ while the rearmost bikes are differentiated by chrome mirrors perched atop their handlebars. Of the trailing pair‚ the one on the right displays a smallish windshield that suggests some sort of light-duty touring version. The one on the left could be a traditional Scout of some form. Leading the group is a bike with a mini fairing topped with a small windscreen that looks similar to the bike on its left. One or both could be a new version of the Scout Rogue. The bike second from the left has no fairing and could be a model similar to the existing Scout Bobber. At this point‚ we can only speculate based on what we see in the video‚ so we can’t say what could be inside them regarding their engines or chassis modifications. Full details will be released on April 2. Stay tuned! The post Indian Scout Teaser Video Released appeared first on Rider Magazine.

I continue to report on this tragic bridge collapse/crash in Baltimore this morning‚ simply investigating and reporting facts. I’m not drawing any conclusions.  Not yet. I’m simply gathering as much data as I can find and reporting it to you. But independent journalist and someone who I really respect‚ Lara Logan‚ is taking a position. Logan claims that was an “absolutely brilliant strategic attack” on key U.S. critical infrastructure: Multiple intel sources: Baltimore bridge collapse was an “absolutely brilliant strategic attack” on US critical infrastructure – most likely cyber – &; our intel agencies know it. In information warfare terms‚ they just divided the US along the Mason Dixon line exactly like the… — Lara Logan (@laralogan) March 26‚ 2024 FULL TEXT: Multiple intel sources: Baltimore bridge collapse was an “absolutely brilliant strategic attack” on US critical infrastructure – most likely cyber – &; our intel agencies know it. In information warfare terms‚ they just divided the US along the Mason Dixon line exactly like the Civil War. Second busiest strategic roadway in the nation for hazardous material now down for 4-5 years – which is how long they say it will take to recover. Bridge was built specifically to move hazardous material – fuel‚ diesel‚ propane gas‚ nitrogen‚ highly flammable materials‚ chemicals and oversized cargo that cannot fit in the tunnels – that supply chain now crippled. Make no mistake: this was an extraordinary attack in terms of planning‚ timing &; execution. The two critical components on that bridge are the two load-bearing pylons on each end‚ closest to the shore. They are bigger‚ thicker and deeper than anything else. These are the anchor points and they knew that hitting either one one of them would be a fatal wound to the integrity of the bridge. Half a mile of bridge went in the river – likely you will have to build a new one. Also caused so much damage to the structural integrity of the bottom concrete part that you cannot see &; won’t know until they take the wreckage apart. Structural destruction likely absolute. Attack perfectly targeted. “They have figured out how to bring us down. As long as you stay away from the teeth of the US military‚ you can pick the US apart. We are arrogant and ignorant – lethal combination. Obama said they would fundamentally change America and they did. We are in a free-fall ride on a roller coaster right now – no brakes – just picking up speed.” The footage shows the cargo ship never got in the approach lane in the channel. You have to be in the channel before you get into that turn. Location was precise/deliberate: chose a bend in the river where you have to slow down and commit yourself – once you are committed in that area there is not enough room to maneuver. Should have had a harbor pilot to pilot the boat. You are not supposed to traverse any obstacles without the harbor pilot. They chose a full moon so they would have maximum tidal shift – rise and fall. Brisk flow in that river on a normal day &; have had a lot of rain recently so water was already moving along at a good pace. Hit it with enough kinetic energy to knock the load-bearing pylon out from under the highway – which fatally weakens the span and then 50 percent of the bridge fell into the water. All these factors when you look at it – this is how you teach people how to do this type of attack and there are so few people left in the system who know this. We have a Junior varsity team on the field. Tremendous navigational obstruction. Huge logistical nightmare to clean this up. Number of dead is tragic but not the whole measure of the attack. That kind-of bridge constantly under repair – always at night because there is so much traffic and they cannot obstruct that during the day. So concern is for repair guys who were on foot (out of their vehicles) working who may now be in the water – 48 degrees at most at this time of year. When you choke off Baltimore you have cut the main north-south hazardous corridor (I95) in half. Now has to go around the city – or go somewhere else. To move some of that cargo through the tunnel you may be able to get a permit but those are slow to get and require an escort system that is expensive and has to be done at night. For every $100 dollars that goes into the city‚ $12 comes from shipping. Believe this will cripple the city of Baltimore at a time when they do not have the resources to recover. Others agree with Logan and find this too hard to believe as an accident: This was not random. Multiple camera angles already setup. Every news outlet reporting precisely 6 ”missing” in tandem. They watermark their atrocities with the same occult numerology and symbolism every time but most people are too stupid to even notice #baltimorebridge pic.twitter.com/GyNpw5UmmJ — truthinplainsight (@truthplainsight) March 26‚ 2024 One of the strangest parts of the story are the two apparent power outages the cargo ship experienced just moments before the crash. What WAS that? From ABC News: A harbor pilot and assistant onboard the cargo ship reported power issues‚ multiple alarms on the bridge‚ and loss of propulsion prior to the incident‚ according to a Coast Guard memo obtained by ABC News. An unclassified Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency report said the container ship Dali “lost propulsion” as it was leaving port and warned Maryland officials of a possible collision. Perhaps not coincidentally‚ it was two years ago when Lara Logan told Fox News the Biden Admin was prepping the battlefield for an attack on American soil. Was she prophetic? Watch here: More here: MUST SEE: Bridge Crash Video Sped Up To 8x Shows A Very Different Picture Once again‚ I’m not here to make accusations or go looking for “conspiracies”…. I’m simply investigating and reporting what I find. Earlier I had this report: FACT-CHECK: The Captain of the Baltimore Cargo Ship Is Ukrainian? Now I have to show you something else about the horrific crash of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore.... What exactly happened here? Did the ship just lose power? Well‚ yes it appears to have lost power.  Twice. But did that cause it to float off course? I don't know‚ I'm not a ship captain‚ but I do know that what I see in the video below is a ship that seems "aimed" directly at that bridge pier. Someone sped up the video to 8x speed and it really shows the whole thing in a different light. Take a look: This is a sped up video of the cargo ship that crashed into Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore‚ Maryland today. Was this an attack on American infrastructure? The US Government says there's no evidence of an attack. This angle really tells you everything you need to know. What… pic.twitter.com/6Gntt9pzE3 — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) March 26‚ 2024 Anyone out there with experience with ships like this? Is this a normal kind of turn to make? Does this look like a boat in control or out of control? Intentional or unintentional? This is at 8x speed. Even if the power went out‚ and I don’t know how that affects direction‚ this is a significant sharp turn. Can anyone with experience explain this to me? https://t.co/27Emf7cYxz — eve (@eveforamerica) March 26‚ 2024 I want to be clear once again I am not suggesting anyone on board did anything wrong. Perhaps NO ONE did anything wrong. But the video clearly shows the power flash off twice before the ship suddenly makes a huge turn and barrels head first into that bridge pier. So...was the ship hacked? Cyber event? Backup video here: 8X speed really exaggerates how sharp the Dali turned just before striking the bridge. pic.twitter.com/OBxgCMy7pU — Golden Advice (@RichardStiller4) March 26‚ 2024 I want to hear from anyone who has experience about this. Drop a comment below. What are we watching here? Clip of Boat striking Baltimore Bridge Gantry at 8x speed is truly insane. What do you notice? pic.twitter.com/PcDsgZadC7 — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) March 26‚ 2024

The Baltimore bridge collapse was an ‘inside job’ by US intelligence agencies working on behalf of the global elite to destroy US critical infrastructure‚ according to award-winning journalist Lara Logan. Earlier on Tuesday‚ the Francis [...] The post Lara Logan: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Was an ‘Inside Job’ appeared first on The People's Voice.

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard told Tucker Carlson this week that Barack Obama is illegally serving a third term as President‚ with Joe Biden taking orders directly from Obama and his team. Gabbard says Barack [...] The post Tulsi Gabbard: Barack Obama Is Illegally Serving a Third Term appeared first on The People's Voice.

While the Biden administration continue insisting America is not under attack‚ multiple intelligence agents have confirmed the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was a “brilliant strategic attack” targeting US critical infrastructure in an [...] The post FBI Insider: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Was ‘Inside Job’ To Attack US Critical Infrastructure appeared first on The People's Voice.