Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs CF Moto Ibex 450: I've Ridden Both

As one of the few people lucky enough to have spent a reasonable amount of seat time on both the all new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the CF Moto Ibex 450, the most common question I get is "Ibex 450 vs Himalayan 450, which is better?" The good news is that these are both fantastic entry-level dual sport/adventure motorcycles that are both inexpensive and easy to ride. Both offer low seat height options and can be ridden and enjoyed by both new ADV bike riders and veterans alike. Basically, they’re both well-priced dual sport motorcycles capable of crushing miles on the highway and exploring deep into the backcountry. Both the Himalayan 450 and the Ibex 450 are easy to ride for beginners and the vertically challenged but also offer plenty of capability to keep even experienced riders entertained. They’re VERY SIMILAR. The difference in real world riding experience is minimal and almost purely subjective. Honestly, the biggest difference Himalayan 450 vs Ibex 450 is styling. If you want classic 20th century looks, go Himalayan. If you want modern spaceship styling, go with the Ibex. Adjustable suspension is a big plus for the Ibex but most new/intermediate riders have no idea how to use it and will just leave it at stock settings or ruin it with bad adjustments so there’s something to be said about the non-adjustable option which can’t be screwed up. My advice as always is to sit on and test ride both if you can. They are both great bikes. Both insane value for the price. Both will take you just about anywhere you want to go. We’re very lucky to have more low-cost, more accessible ADV bikes hitting the market. It’ll be interesting to see how the Japanese companies react when both of these bikes are massive hits. SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-the-road-2 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adorkintheroad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://bit.ly/3tYzpXq Flying Eyes: https://flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad") Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 15% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Save 20% on an OnX Offroad Premium or Elite membership with promo code "dorkintheroad" https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app Save 20% on Gaia GPS Premium with this link: https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=dork Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.