While we may not be happy about where it's coming from, the CF Moto IBEX 450 may very well be the bike we need, to convince the Japanese Manufacturers that it is possible to build the perfect midsized ADV bike.
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Sources & Fair Use Media Credit:
IBEX 450 Specs & Media: https://www.cfmotousa.com/
Tenere 700 Specs & Media: https://yamahamotorsports.com/models/tenere-700
DR650 Specs & Media: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/2023/dr650s
XR650L Specs & Media: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/xr650l/xr650l
KLR650 Specs & Media: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/klr/dual-sport/klr650
KTM 390 Specs & Media: https://www.ktm.com/en-us/models/travel/2024-ktm-390-adventuresw.html
Chroniclesofsolid IBEX Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt_4QQV_2sc
Jake TheGardenSnake IBEX Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onAs55SC3jo&t=409s
Dork in the Road IBEX Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnZBCDR0hzc
Spite's Corner IBEX Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxfpOABxcdg
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XR650/DR650 Stuff
Carpuride W702 Pro Version: https://carpuride.com/products/carpuride-w702-pro-wireless-portable-upgraded-dual-bluetooth-waterproof-ip67-motorcycle-stereo-with-intercom-function-compass-barometer?ref=pcoxoocl
Carpuride W702 Regular Version: Carplay Unit: https://carpuride.com/products/carpuride-w702-wireless-portable-dual-bluetooth-waterproof-ip67-motorcycle-stereo?ref=pcoxoocl
XR Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-waypoint-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
DR Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-dsport%C2%AE-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR/DR 14 Tooth Sprocket: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/primary-drive-front-sprocket-upgrade-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR/DR Large Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Chub Bars (XR-Moto Bend, DR-KTM Bend): https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-chub-1-1-8%22-big-bar-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
XR Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-universal-big-bar-clamp-kit-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
DR Bar Risers: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/rox-speed-fx-pro-offset-elite-block-risers-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
GPS Bar & Windshield for 1-1/8" Handlebars (!!!WARNING!!! The BLACK windshield is far too dark to see through, I recommend the TRANSPARENT!): https://amzn.to/3Tkd1WS
GPS Bar & Windshield for 7/8" Handlebars (!!!WARNING!!! The BLACK windshield is far too dark to see through, I recommend the TRANSPARENT!): https://amzn.to/3z010yT
XR/DR Large Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
DR Seat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/seat-concepts-complete-seat-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Riding Gear
ADV Helmet: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xpedition-adv-helmet-w-mips-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Xplorer Coat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-jacket-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Xplorer Pants: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/msr-xplorer-adv-pant-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer