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CFMOTO Ibex 950 vs Triumph Tiger 900
The incoming 112 hp Ibex 950 against Triumph’s middleweight adventure benchmark — specs, price & who each is for.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
Reserve the IBEX 950 at Empire Cycle
CFMOTO starting MSRP $12,499 — about $4,396 less (26%) than the Triumph Tiger 900 at $16,895 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 the most power and premium hardware for the money — 112 hp, KYB suspension, Brembo M4.32 calipers, cornering ABS and a quickshifter, all standard, at the lowest price in the class.
- Choose the Triumph Tiger 900 if you value a proven three-cylinder character, Triumph’s dealer network and resale, and a long adventure-bike track record — and you’re willing to pay a premium for it.
Empire sells both the incoming Ibex 950 and the Triumph Tiger 900 — so this is an honest, in-house head-to-head.
2027 CFMOTO Ibex 950 vs. Triumph Tiger 900
The incoming Ibex 950 is CFMOTO’s biggest adventure bike yet — a 946cc parallel-twin making a claimed 112 hp, wearing KYB suspension, Brembo brakes and Pirelli rubber, at a price well under the established middleweights. Triumph’s Tiger 900 is the class benchmark: a characterful triple with a decade of adventure pedigree. Here’s the honest head-to-head — including where the Tiger wins.
CFMOTOIbex 950 Most spec / $ | TriumphTiger 900 GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 946cc parallel-twin | 888cc inline-triple |
| Horsepower | 112 hp @ 8,500 | ~107 hp @ 9,500 |
| Torque | 77.5 lb-ft | ~66 lb-ft |
| Front suspension | 48mm KYB, 9.1″ fully adj. | Marzocchi, ~7.1″ (GT) |
| Front brakes | Brembo M4.32 dual 320mm | Brembo Stylema, dual 320mm |
| Front wheel | 21″ more off-road | 19″ (GT) |
| Fuel | 5.9 gal | 5.3 gal |
| Electronics | Cornering ABS, TC, quickshifter, cruise ✓ | Cornering ABS, TC, quickshifter, cruise |
| Heated seat + grips | Both standard ✓ | Grips + seat (GT Pro) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Curb weight | 489 lb | ~466 lb |
| Price starting MSRP | $12,499 | ~$16,895 |
Where the Ibex 950 makes its case
On paper, the Ibex 950 brings flagship-grade hardware to a mid-pack price.
- ✓More power, more torque. A claimed 112 hp and 77.5 lb-ft top the Tiger 900’s triple on both counts.
- ✓Premium chassis, standard. Fully adjustable 48mm KYB fork with 9.1″ of travel, Brembo M4.32 monobloc calipers and a 21″ front wheel make it more off-road-ready than the road-biased GT.
- ✓Loaded, at the lowest price. Cornering ABS, traction control, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise, TPMS, a steering damper and heated seat & grips are all standard — for thousands less to start.
- ●Where the Tiger 900 wins. Triumph’s triple has a beloved character and a decade of proven adventure history; the dealer network, parts support and resale are deep and established; and it’s lighter. If brand track record, refinement and long-term ownership confidence matter most, the Tiger earns its premium — and Empire sells it too.
And the price is the price. When the Ibex 950 arrives, our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO Ibex 950 a real adventure motorcycle?
Yes. The 2027 Ibex 950 is CFMOTO’s middleweight adventure bike — a 946cc parallel-twin making a claimed 112 hp, with KYB suspension, Brembo brakes, a 21″ front wheel, cornering ABS and a quickshifter. It competes directly with the Triumph Tiger 900, BMW F 900 GS and KTM 890 Adventure.
How does the Ibex 950 compare to the Triumph Tiger 900 on power and price?
The Ibex 950 claims 112 hp versus roughly 107 hp for the Tiger 900 triple, and starts at $12,499 MSRP — meaningfully below the Tiger 900 GT Pro. The Tiger counters with lighter weight, a proven triple, and Triumph’s dealer network and resale.
Can I reserve the Ibex 950 near Spokane?
Yes — Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA is your CFMOTO dealer. The Ibex 950 is incoming; call (509) 892-6368 to place a deposit by phone and reserve yours before it arrives.
CFMOTO Ibex 950 figures are 2027 model-year specifications from CFMOTO USA (cfmotousa.com). Triumph Tiger 900 figures are from Triumph published sources, are approximate, vary by trim 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.