August 1, 2024

Introduction:
Kris Morgan wasn’t your average rider. With 40 years of off-road experience and a background that painted him as a lifelong fan of another major bike brand, Kris had his share of reservations when he first laid eyes on the Ibex 800. “I thought, OMG, a Chinese-made motorcycle,” he admitted. But an invitation to test it out at the Rocky Mountain ATV Adventure Rally would turn his expectations upside down.

The Test Ride
“With my luck, it probably has the bedside manner of a mid-60’s BSA twin...”

Those were Kris’s first thoughts. He wasn’t expecting much more than a rough ride. But as he strapped on his helmet and took the bike over varied terrain—gravel, sand, and rocky tracks—his initial assumptions started to crumble. “Turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong,” he shared. Kris found himself pushing the bike harder than he expected, confident in its stability and smooth handling.

Unlikely Confidence on the Trail
“I was doing 65 down gravel roads thinking, ‘Damn, this thing is stable.’” With each mile, Kris grew bolder, tackling sharp turns and even sandy sections with ease. He realized the bike’s 19-inch wheel—something he initially doubted—was perfectly suited to handle these tough conditions. “This thing is fun,” he wrote. He spent the day treating the bike like his own, pushing it to the limit, and loving every second.

Final Verdict: True Desert Proof
After spending the day with the Ibex 800, Kris had this to say: “Sometimes I rode it like I had stolen it, and the cops were in hot pursuit.” And yet, he was clear on one thing: the Ibex wasn’t just fun—it was dependable. “This bike is the real deal. Don’t turn your head.”

Ready to experience the Ibex 800 for yourself? Check it out here and see what the real deal is all about.