10 Things That Surprised Me About The CFMOTO 450MT IBEX
After owning and riding the CFMOTO 450MT (IBEX), these are the 10 things that really surprised me. Not a spec review — this is real ownership experience. We’ll cover service intervals, running costs, suspension upgrades, aftermarket support, range, smoothness, and how well the 450MT has held up so far. If you’re considering a CFMOTO 450MT, or already own one, this is what you only learn after living with the bike. What surprised you the most about your 450MT? 00:00 Intro 00:50 Sound 01:39 Service Intervals 02:23 Owning Costs 03:01 Smoothness & Range 03:37 More Off-Road Than Expected 04:25 Not a Race Bike (But a Strong Platform) 05:06 How Well It Has Held Up 05:58 Aftermarket Support 06:48 Suspension Changes Everything 07:43 One of the Best Value Platforms 08:03 Wrap Up ──────────── 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 Capturing cinematic adventure rides — from fast gravel to deep forest trails, with immersive sound and authentic moments. Follow my journey on the CFMOTO 450MT toward Red Bull Romaniacs 2026, featuring offroad training, bike mods, and stories from the world of ADV and overlanding. ⚡ Subscribe and join the adventure! ──────────── UPGRADED PARTS ON MY BIKE: (Affiliate links — I get a small commission at no extra cost to you.) 🔥 Slip-on https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4K... 🔥 Headers (stainless decat) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4r... 🔧 Offroad mirrors https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3I... 🔧 Upgraded levers: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4d... 🔧 Tail tidy: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4D... 🔧 Slip-on bracket - AliExpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4S... 🛠️ Tire tools I use https://amzn.to/48bs38V 🔋 Battery (SHIDO LTX9-BS LION) https://amzn.to/4oF654f ──────────── ☕ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 If you enjoy my content and want to help me keep creating new adventures, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/AdventureNorth ──────────── 🤝 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 📸 Instagram – Adventure North: / theadventurenorth 🎬 Instagram – High View Media: / high_view_media — Sponsored by High View Media AB ──────────── GEAR 🎥 DJI Action 5 PRO → https://amzn.to/3WL7ObV 🚁 DJI Mini 4 PRO → https://amzn.to/43mg4CT 🎤 DJI Mic Mini → https://amzn.to/47Qodkj 🥾 Gaerne Fastback Endurance Boots → https://amzn.to/3JRTHym 🪖 Bell MX-9 Adventure DLX → https://amzn.to/4nJGplH 😎 Off-road Goggles → https://amzn.to/4oWhU5A

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