CFMoto has been climbing the displacement ladder for years, and the 2027 Ibex 950 is the biggest step yet. It is an all-new adventure bike built around a 946cc parallel twin producing 112 horsepower and boasting a component list that reads like a bike costing several thousand dollars more: KYB, Brembo, Pirelli, and Bosch. Priced at $12,499 MSRP, the 2027 CFMoto Ibex 950 will be available in Tactical Green and Nebula Black. Here’s what else you need to know:
The Ibex 950 makes 112 horsepower at 8500 rpm and 78 lb-ft of torque at 6250 rpm. That comes from a liquid-cooled 946cc DOHC parallel twin fed by Bosch EFI through a pair of 46mm throttle bodies. The 92.5mm bore and 70.4mm stroke makes it securely oversquare. CFMoto says the torque curve is broad rather than peaky, with the strongest output through the midrange. On paper, that puts the Ibex in the same power neighborhood as the middleweight adventure bikes that dominate the segment, and above most of them on torque.
The electronics package is impressive. An 8-inch vertical TFT touchscreen handles display and settings. Ride-by-wire throttle enables multiple ride modes. Also standard are cruise control, a quickshifter, tire pressure monitoring, stability control, and USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports.
Fully adjustable KYB suspension at both ends regulates 9.1 inches of wheel travel. The fork is a 48mm inverted unit, and the rear runs a single KYB shock. The shock is cantilevered and linkage-free.
The 21-/18-inch wheelset makes the 2027 CFMoto Ibex 950 ready for off-road riding. Do-it-all Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires are standard, with a 90/90 front and 150/70 rear. Buyers can choose a more dirt-oriented rubber selection or something more street-friendly, depending on intended use.
Seat height is 34.3 inches. That is consistent with the suspension travel and the wheelset; you do not get nine inches of travel and a big front hoop without the seat ending up high. CFMoto claims the bike is narrow at the seat, which will mitigate the seat height.
Brembo supplies the brakes, and they are not entry-level parts. The front runs 320mm floating discs squeezed by radial-mount M4.32 four-piston calipers. The rear is a single 260mm disc with a P2.34 single-piston floating caliper. Bosch supplies dual-channel cornering ABS and traction control.
A 22-click adjustable steering damper is standard. The 22-position range lets riders run it loose on pavement and tighten it off-road to reduce front-wheel deflection.
Curb weight is 489 pounds with the 5.9-gallon fuel tank filled. The tank capacity is generous, so it should be good for long rides between stops. CFMoto says the fuel sits low in the chassis, which should make it feel lighter on the trail. The frame is tubular steel with an aluminum swingarm, and the wheelbase is 60.2 inches. Rake and trail numbers are not available.
Touring equipment is standard. The Ibex 950 comes with heated grips, a heated seat, integrated hand guards, and an adjustable windscreen. All lighting is LED, including fog lights, headlights, taillights, and turn signals. A full-coverage skid plate is also fitted from the factory. Optional side cases and other accessories are shown in action photos.
CFMoto built the successful Ibex 450 first, moved up to an 800, and now graduated to a 950. The 2027 Ibex 950 features name-brand components, a genuine off-road wheelset, and a standard equipment list that looks like an options menu. We don’t have an availability date yet.
In our first segment this episode Don Williams takes us for a ride on arguably the most comfortable British take on the American cruiser: the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. It’s a superbly relaxed motorcycle in an equally relaxed state of tune, so while you shouldn’t be swayed by the “Speed” in its name, there’s a lot more to the Speedmaster than you might imagine.
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Now here’s a really cool event you absolutely cannot miss—yes, we’re rapidly approaching the 34th Annual Biketoberfest Rally in Daytona Beach, sunny Florida.Biketoberfest this year runs October 15th through the 18th. Biketoberfest is all about the beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry’s top vendors, bike shows, and motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway. And don’t forget, there are miles of spectacular rides along the famous A1A, the historic Main Street and the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop. There really is something for everyone here, and almost every event and attraction is free to attend. So, if you want a fun few days out in the Florida sunshine, Biketoberfest really is the place to be. Make sure you download the Biketoberfest mobile App from Apple or Google Play or visit www.biketoberfest.orgfor more details.
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In our second segment this episode Teejay Adams catches up with World Cup Bagger racer, Archie McDonald who first came on this podcast last December. Whether you’ve watched any of the World Bagger Cup racing or not, you’ve likely heard of it. Despite a lot of initial skepticism, the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup really seems to have captured the racing public’s imagination. The Championship is now being led by Archie, and despite never having seen most of the tracks before, that he’s beating several very experienced and highly talented competitors, shows what an amazing talent he is. Archie is also extremely mature for his just 19-years of age, and sadly, in the last few months he’s had to grow up even faster after his older brother Toby took his own life in April. Archie brings us up to date with his racing for the Joe Rascal team, and he speaks candidly with Teejay about his brother and how Toby’s passing has affected him.
Fair warning: if you’re sensitive to this topic please be careful listening to this segment, and if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, know that support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline at 13 11 14.
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