Moose Racing Adventure Skid Plate for the 2024+ CFMOTO Ibex 450 / 450MT

The Moose Racing Adventure Skid Plate (0506-2614) provides robust, full-coverage protection for the lower engine, exhaust headers, and vulnerable chassis components of the CFMOTO Ibex 450 and 450MT. Manufactured from 8mm thick High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, this skid plate is designed to absorb massive trail impacts without permanently bending, denting, or deforming like traditional aluminum guards.

The HDPE construction offers significant advantages for adventure riders exploring technical terrain. The polymer material naturally glides over rocks and logs, drastically reducing the chance of hanging up the motorcycle. Furthermore, the thick plastic completely eliminates the annoying vibration and engine noise reflection typically experienced with large aluminum skid plates, resulting in a much quieter ride at highway speeds. It mounts securely to the chassis using a robust, multi-point steel bracket system.

Features:

• 8mm HDPE Construction: Highly impact-resistant polymer absorbs heavy blows and returns to its original shape without permanently deforming.

• Lightweight: Weighs up to 40% less than an equivalent aluminum bash plate while offering superior impact absorption.

• Slide Factor: The specialized plastic material glides smoothly over obstacles instead of biting or digging in like aluminum.

• Acoustic Dampening: Eliminates the rattling and metallic engine noise reflection common with metal bash plates.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Wraps around the lower block to protect the water pump, engine cases, and exhaust headers.

• Direct Mounting: Bolts securely to the frame using the included heavy-duty steel mounting brackets without requiring permanent modifications.

What's in the Box:

• 1x Moose Racing 8mm HDPE Skid Plate (Black)

• Complete Steel Mounting Bracket System

• All Required Mounting Hardware

• Instruction Sheet

Fitment:

• 2024–2026 – CFMOTO Ibex 450 / MT450

Linkage guard is sold separately:  CLICK HERE

Fitment Notes:

• CFMOTO Ibex 450: Fits 2024-2026+ models.

• Linkage Guard: Linkage guard is sold separately under the AXP brand. Part number AX1774

• Compatibility: Works flawlessly with the OEM factory crash bars. Verify compatibility if utilizing heavy-duty aftermarket lower engine guards.

• Plastic vs. Aluminum: For decades, aluminum was the gold standard for adventure bash plates. However, HDPE plastic has rapidly taken over the segment for excellent reasons. When you high-center a fully loaded Ibex 450 on a log or a jagged rock, an aluminum plate tends to bite into the obstacle, halting your momentum. HDPE acts like a heavy-duty cutting board, allowing the motorcycle to physically slide over the obstruction. When an aluminum plate takes a catastrophic hit, it bends and stays bent, often making it impossible to line up the mounting bolts during your next oil change. HDPE flexes under pressure and returns to its molded shape.

  The Acoustic Upgrade: Parallel-twin engines can generate a significant amount of mechanical clatter. A large aluminum skid plate acts exactly like a speaker cone, bouncing all that noise directly up into the rider's helmet. Because HDPE absorbs sound waves rather than reflecting them, installing this Moose Racing plate will noticeably quiet the engine noise in your cockpit, making long highway liaisons much more comfortable.

Part Number: 0506-2614