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CFMOTO Ibex 950 vs BMW F 900 GS
Incoming value flagship vs BMW’s middleweight GS — power, tech, price and where each wins.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
Reserve the IBEX 950 at Empire Cycle
CFMOTO starting MSRP $12,499 — about $996 less (7%) than the BMW F 900 GS at $13,495 MSRP.
This model is incoming. Reserve yours with Empire Cycle & Powersports by call, text or email — deposits are handled by phone, no online payment required.
Quick verdict
- Choose the CFMOTO Ibex 950 if you want more claimed power and a fuller standard kit (heated seat & grips, quickshifter, cornering ABS, steering damper) for less money.
- Choose the BMW F 900 GS if you want the GS badge, BMW’s rally pedigree and dealer/finance network, and the lightest-feeling chassis in this group — at a premium once optioned.
Both are ~900-class parallel-twins; the split is standard equipment and price versus brand and ecosystem.
2027 CFMOTO Ibex 950 vs. BMW F 900 GS
Two ~900cc parallel-twin adventure bikes, two very different value propositions. The incoming CFMOTO Ibex 950 loads up on power, fuel range and standard equipment for the lowest price in the class; the BMW F 900 GS brings the GS badge, a rally-bred chassis and BMW’s ecosystem. Here’s the honest head-to-head — including where the BMW wins.
CFMOTOIbex 950 Most spec / $ | BMWF 900 GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 946cc parallel-twin | 895cc parallel-twin |
| Horsepower | 112 hp | ~105 hp |
| Torque | 77.5 lb-ft | ~69 lb-ft |
| Front suspension | 48mm KYB, 9.1″ | 43mm USD, ~9.1″ |
| Front wheel | 21″ | 21″ |
| Fuel | 5.9 gal ✓ | ~3.8 gal |
| Brakes | Brembo M4.32 | ABS Pro |
| Heated seat + grips | Both standard ✓ | Optional |
| Electronics | Cornering ABS, TC, quickshifter, cruise | ABS Pro, DTC, modes |
| Weight | 489 lb curb | ~483 lb wet |
| Price starting MSRP | $12,499 | ~$13,495 |
Where the Ibex 950 makes its case
Closest on price in this trio — and it answers the F 900 GS’s biggest touring weakness.
- ✓Far bigger fuel tank. 5.9 gallons vs the F 900 GS’s ~3.8 — a real range advantage on long Inland-Northwest days between fuel stops.
- ✓More power and standard comfort. A claimed 112 hp plus heated seat and grips standard, where BMW charges extra.
- ✓Premium hardware included. KYB suspension, Brembo M4.32 calipers, cornering ABS, quickshifter and a steering damper come standard.
- ●Where the F 900 GS wins. The GS badge carries genuine rally pedigree and resale; BMW’s electronics suite and dealer/finance network are polished and vast; and the chassis is famously light-feeling and confidence-inspiring off-road. If the BMW ecosystem and brand matter most, it’s worth the premium.
And the price is the price. Freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in our advertised number when it arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Does the CFMOTO Ibex 950 out-spec the BMW F 900 GS?
On paper it leads on claimed power (112 vs ~105 hp), fuel capacity (5.9 vs ~3.8 gal) and standard equipment (heated seat & grips, quickshifter, steering damper), at a lower starting price. The BMW answers with brand pedigree, a refined electronics suite, resale and dealer network.
Which has more touring range?
The Ibex 950’s 5.9-gallon tank gives it a clear range advantage over the F 900 GS’s roughly 3.8-gallon tank — useful for long distances between fuel stops.
Where can I reserve the Ibex 950 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. The Ibex 950 is incoming — call (509) 892-6368 to reserve yours with a phone deposit.
CFMOTO Ibex 950 figures are 2027 specifications from CFMOTO USA (cfmotousa.com). BMW F 900 GS figures are from BMW Motorrad published sources, are approximate, vary by options and model year, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude freight, setup, tax and title/registration. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.