Know your version. Two bikes share the 800MT name: the 19-inch Sport, Touring and Explore (Ibex 800 S, T and E in the US) and the 21-inch 800MT-X from 2025, which has a different frame, wheels and suspension.
- Engine
- 799 cc parallel twin from KTM's 790 Adventure; 94 hp claimed for the Ibex 800 E [src]
- US names
- Ibex 800 S and 800 T from 2023 ($9,499 / $10,499); Ibex 800 E later at $10,299 [src]
- 800MT wheels
- 19 / 17 in: cast on the Sport, spoked tubeless on Touring and Explore [src]
- Seat height
- 825 mm (800MT); 870 mm (800MT-X), 830 mm on the X Low Seat [src]
- Suspension travel
- KYB; 160 / 150 mm (800MT), 230 / 230 mm (800MT-X) [src]
- Weight
- About 231 kg (800MT Touring); 220 kg kerb claimed (800MT-X) [src]
Specifications by version
Figures as published, with the source for each. When sources disagree we show the range rather than pick one.
| Spec | CFMoto 800MT Touring / Explore (Ibex 800 T / E) | CFMoto 800MT-X (2025+) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 799 cc parallel twin | 799 cc parallel twin |
| Power (claimed) | About 94 hp (Ibex 800 E) | About 90–94 hp (sources differ) |
| Weight | About 231 kg (Touring, reported); 230.9 kg wet (Ibex 800 E, Motorcycle.com) | 220 kg kerb (claimed) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 in) | 870 mm (830 mm Low Seat version) |
| Fuel tank | 19 L (18.9 L per Motorcycle.com) | 22.5 L |
| Wheels | 19 / 17 in; cast on the Sport, spoked tubeless on Touring and Explore | 21 / 18 in spoked, tubeless |
| Suspension travel | 160 mm front, 150 mm rear, KYB, adjustable | 230 mm front and rear, fully adjustable (190 mm on the Low Seat version) |
| US price | $10,299 (Ibex 800 E); $9,499 (800 S) and $10,499 (800 T) at the 2023 launch | Not confirmed for the US in our sources (UK £7,999) |
Sources: ridermagazine.com · motorcycle.com · racq.com.au · 1000ps.com · rideapart.com · bennetts.co.uk · motorcyclenews.com · 1000ps.com · 1000ps.de · bikereview.com.au. Where sources disagree we show the range.
Model history
Which 800MT do you have?
Model years and the changes that matter, with sources.
- 2021
Shown at EICMA
CFMoto shows the 800MT, built around KTM 790 Adventure running gear. [src]
- 2022
On sale as Sport and Touring
UK from mid-2022 at £10,399 (Sport) and £11,099 (Touring). 19/17-inch wheels, 160/150 mm travel. [src]
- 2023
US launch as Ibex 800
Ibex 800 S ($9,499, cast wheels) and Ibex 800 T ($10,499, spoked). The Explore version reached UK dealers the same summer. [src]
- 2025
800MT-X: a different chassis
21/18-inch wheels, 230 mm travel, low side tanks and a 790 Adventure-style frame. UK price £7,999. A different chassis from the 19-inch bikes. [src]
- 2026
800MT-ES
The 19-inch bike gains KYB semi-active suspension. Same chassis layout as the Touring. [src]
Tyres and wheels
Stock tyre sizes and rims
Always confirm against the sidewall of the tyres on your bike and your owner’s manual, including the load and speed rating.
| Version and years | Front | Rear | Rims | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFMoto 800MT 800MT Sport, 2022 on (cast) | 110/80R19 | 150/70R17 | Cast 19/17. Maxxis road-biased tyres as original equipment on early bikes. | bikesales.com.au |
| CFMoto 800MT 800MT Touring and Explore / Ibex 800 T and E, 2022 on (spoked) | 110/80R19 | 150/70R17 | Spoked 19/17 on tubeless rims. Maxxis on early Touring models; Michelin Anakee Adventure on the Ibex 800 E. | ridermagazine.com |
| CFMoto 800MT-X 800MT-X, 2025 on | 90/90-21 | 150/70-18 | Spoked 21/18 on tubeless rims. CST Ambro A4 as original equipment. | autotrader.co.nz |
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Calculators for your 800MT
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In pictures
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Is the CFMoto Ibex 800 the same as the 800MT?
Yes, for the 19-inch bikes. The Ibex 800 S and 800 T launched in the US in 2023 as the 800MT Sport and Touring, and the Ibex 800 E has the same 19/17-inch wheels and 160/150 mm travel as the 800MT Explore.
Is the 800MT-X just an 800MT with a bigger front wheel?
No. The 800MT-X has a 21/18-inch wheel pair, 230 mm of travel, low side-mounted tanks and a frame that reviewers compare to KTM’s 790 Adventure. It is a different bike, not a variant.
Some shops list the Ibex 800 E with the 800MT-X. Which is right?
Rider Magazine’s test of the Ibex 800 E describes 19/17-inch wheels and 160/150 mm of travel, which matches the 800MT Explore, not the 21-inch 800MT-X. If a listing pairs the two names, check the wheel sizes.
What is the seat height of the CFMoto 800MT?
825 mm on the 19-inch bikes. The 800MT-X is 870 mm, or 830 mm on the X Low Seat version, which lowers the suspension rather than trimming the seat.