Death Valley is a HELL of a Place to Break in a New Motorcycle: CFMOTO Ibex 450 Off Road Test

You're supposed to take it easy on your motorcycle for the first 600 miles. I spent the first 600 miles riding my Ibex 450 off road and all around Death Valley. Hard break in, I guess? On day 2 of my 2025 Death Valley trip, we tackled Mengle Pass, the Golar Wash, and visited Barker Ranch. Along the way was some of the most technical and difficult CFMOTO Ibex 450 off road riding I've done so far. Mengle Pass in particular is no joke, with obstacles rated as difficult for 4x4s and side by sides. Riding the Ibex 450 off road in the rocks, on the sand, and through one of the harshest environments on earth was an absolute blast. I was continually impressed with how well it performed. I still can't believe you can get this much adventure motorcycle for less than $7000 US. The Ibex 450 is a blast to ride both on and off the road and it does great in both scenarios. I'm doing my best to put this thing to as many tests as possible while I work on my CFMOTO Ibex 450 review. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it! 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://tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr 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 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Save 10% at http://www.seatconcepts.com with promo code "DRKNRD25" 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.