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 & VIDEO CREDITS:
https://www.cfmotousa.com/
https://yamahamotorsports.com/models/tenere-700
https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/2023/dr650s
https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/xr650l/xr650l
https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/klr/dual-sport/klr650
https://www.ktm.com/en-us/models/travel/2024-ktm-390-adventuresw.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt_4QQV_2sc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onAs55SC3jo&t=409s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnZBCDR0hzc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxfpOABxcdg
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XR650 Stuff
Carplay Unit: https://carpuride.com/products/carpuride-w702-wireless-portable-dual-bluetooth-waterproof-ip67-motorcycle-stereo?ref=pcoxoocl
Tires: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-waypoint-adventure-tire-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
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
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: 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
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
Handguards: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-d-flex-pro-adventure-handguards-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
DR650 Stuff
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
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
Large Tank Bag: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-olympus-tank-bag-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
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
Chub Bars: 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
Rox Offset 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
Handguards: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-d-flex-pro-adventure-handguards-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Seat: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/seat-concepts-complete-seat-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycatattentiondeficit&utm_campaign=influencer
Ultralight Battery: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-lithium-pro-battery-p?ref=1042&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=swankycat&utm_campaign=influencer
14 Tooth Sprocket: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/primary-drive-front-sprocket-p?v=15214?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