***CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT - Estimated Availability Q3 2025***
BDCW ULTIMATE Skid Plates continue to be the top choice for expert riders, proving its worth in the most rigorous conditions and terrain worldwide. Think you don’t need this much protection? Think again. It’s while learning to master big bike skills, both on pavement and off-road, that carnage happens. Rocks get kicked up, bikes get dropped and hung up, curbs get in the way, and scrapes and spills are just part of the adventure. And the ULTIMATE Skid Plate is designed to take all of the abuse—and more.
DESIGN NOTES
Black Dog Cycle Works has once again designed an Ultimate Skid Plate for the CFMoto Ibex 450. We recognize any product is a compromise - manufacturers have to balance key features, materials selection, ease of installation, ease of removal for maintenance, development costs, production costs, related shipping costs to the consumer as well as where the product is made. Based on our 18 years of development experience, we feel we have struck an ideal balance with our new Ultimate Skid Plate for the CFMoto Ibex 450.
We were highly impressed with the all around capability of this fairly new entry to the adventure bike market. Very smooth power from the parallel twin engine, light weight and balanced feel all contribute to a very enjoyable ride.
We like to remind our customers that a skid plate is only as strong as its mounting points. Without a strong foundation, a skid plate may provide great coverage and look "rugged" but won't take a hit without crumbling. One less thing to worry about with our bomber design.
Mounting to the frame of the motorcycle at EIGHT POINTS, our skid plate will provide a lot of stability and structure to the frame rails on the Ibex 450.
The 3/16" (4.76mm) 5052 Aluminum we use in our skid plate will give a bit on impact, lessening the force transmitted to the mounting points as well as being less likely to crack, unlike the harder materials used by some of our competitors.
Please see our "Nuts, Bolts and Benefits" below for more details
FITMENT
This skid plate fits the following models:
- CFMoto Ibex 450 (2024+)
COMPATIBILITY
- Compatible aftermarket accessories are unknown at this time.
NUTS, BOLTS & BENEFITS
Comprehensive Engine Coverage
"Sized Right" to cover keep major components safe such as the engine block, header pipes and catalytic converter.
Excellent coverage of the exhaust header
The only skid plate we have seen that extends back to provide protection of the rear section of the header pipe.
FRAME MOUNTED! Does NOT attach into the engine case!
We developed very stout front and rear brackets to provide a solid foundation for the skid plate to mount.
Flush Mount Hardware
We never use hardware that protrudes from the skid plate in highly probably impact areas (like the bottom!!). The flush mount hardware we use is MUCH less prone to catch on obstacles or get damaged. We also use TORX head bolts which hold up much better than the standard allen head bolts!
Optimized Ground Clearance and Coverage
Sleek, low profile design optimizes the balance between maintaining crush zones, providing excellent ground clearance and reducing the overall profile to minimize impacts
The RIGHT Material = More Protection—3/16-inch (4.76mm) of 5052 Aluminum
You get what you pay for. And we found the optimal material to protect, perform, and last. In fact, it could outlive your bike. The grade of aluminum we selected is designed to ABSORB impacts, not transfer the force to the mounting points on the bike.
Smooth Bottom for Clearing Obstacles
No holes to snag on rocks or branches. This plate glides on its own˜right up over most obstacles without bolts, rubber sliders or rivets to catch or break.
Flat Bottom is maintenance friendly
Need to lift your bike for maintenance chores and changing tires, no problem. Our design can take it.
Powder AND Clear Coated
Looks great and takes the punishment that anodized finishes can’t.
Looks Badass on Every Bike
Not that it matters when it’s covered in mud.
Cheap Insurance
Considering the costs of expensive repairs or “extractions” from the backcountry, it’s a bargain!
Made in the U.S.
No bones about it, we manufacture all of our Black Dog products right here in the U.S. It is extremely important to us. We have world class manufacturers in our own back yard and we intend to use them. Purchasing this product is a opportunity to support a small family business and support American Workers and the U.S. economy, not some random large corporation based overseas. Besides, the Black Dog needs to eat too!
Tested and Trusted Worldwide
All of our own products are rigorously tested on our personal bikes BEFORE they’re released. Our innovative and rugged designs are used throughout the world—a fact that we’re very proud of. We make no pretense that we’re the cheapest, but, you can be sure that BDCW products are the best made, and that we stand behind them.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
WHAT RIDERS ARE BARKING ABOUT
* Since this is a new product we welcome your feedback