Description
Meet the 2026 CFMOTO IBEX 800 E, a fresh take on the “go anywhere, take the long way home” kind of adventure motorcycle—finished in so it looks just as confident parked outside a café as it does splattered with the evidence of a dirt-road detour. (This model is also offered in Gem Black and Starry White, but this one wears its attitude proudly.)
At the heart of the IBEX 800 E is a liquid-cooled 799cc parallel-twin with DOHC and 8 valves, built to deliver smooth, usable punch. It spins up to make 94 bhp at 9000 rpm, with a satisfying shove of 56.8 ft-lbs of torque at 6500 rpm—the kind of powerband that feels eager on pavement and unbothered when the route turns rough. Fueling is handled by Bosch fuel injection, it sips regular gas, and an electric starter gets you rolling without drama. A 6-speed manual transmission and chain final drive keep the experience direct and engaging, exactly as an on-off-road machine should.
Adventure comfort isn’t an afterthought here. The two-piece vinyl seat welcomes both rider and passenger, with a manageable 32.5-inch seat height that helps you feel in control when stops get uneven. You’ve got a practical center/kick stand setup for easy parking and maintenance, plus thoughtful protection like hand guards, fork guards, an exhaust guard, and a chain guard—the kind of gear that quietly earns your respect over time.
Suspension is handled by KYB, with an inverted fork up front offering 6.3 inches of travel and adjustability for pre-load and rebound damping. Out back, a single shock on a twin-sided swingarm delivers 5.9 inches of travel with adjustable pre-load and rebound, anchored by an aluminum rear suspension component. A steering damper adds extra calm when the ride gets lively.
For grip and confidence, it rolls on tubeless Michelin Anakee ADV tires—110/80 R19 front and 150/70 R17 rear. Braking comes from J.Juan with a dual 320mm front hydraulic disc setup (4-piston calipers) and a 260mm rear disc (2-piston caliper), ready for everything from highway speed checks to slow-speed control.
Top it off with LED lighting, heated driver hand grips, Bluetooth audio, and mobile app instrumentation, and this IBEX 800 E feels like a modern adventure partner that’s always down for “just one more road.”
