Unveiled at EICMA last November, the 1000MT-X from CFMoto will be sold in the US as a 2027 Ibex 950 alongside its Ibex-branded brethren, the 450 and 800E. If you’re having a little de-ja-vu, don’t be alarmed, the Ibex 950 shares a lot of DNA with the KTM 890 Adventure R, thanks to CFMOTO’s partnership with the Austrian manufacturer.
The trellis-style frame of the Ibex 950 is nearly identical to that of the KTM 890, however, a new rear subframe separates the two models, along with the motor, which CFMoto based on KTM’s LC8c 990 powerplant currently available in the 2026 KTM 990 Duke.
The 946cc parallel-twin in the Ibex 950 is said to make just north of 100 hp at 8,500 rpm, along with 77 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm, which is a more off-road-friendly tune than the one employed on the 990 Duke’s motor (123 hp at 9,500 rpm). The new Ibex 950 also utilizes the low-slung fuel tank form found on the KTM 890, which keeps the center of gravity closer to the ground.
