KOVE 450 Rally: King of DualSports?

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Correction: 145 is apparently dry weight. At least without fuels even though there are mixed reports about this even on Kove's own website.

Quick Ride Episode 8
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Hey everyone! Today, I’m super excited to share with you my test ride of the brand new KOVE 450 Rally. This beast has been making waves in the recent Dakar rallies, and I couldn’t wait to see what all the hype was about. Spoiler alert: it did NOT disappoint! Join me as I take this rally monster through its paces.

And yes, you read that right – there was a bit of a mishap during the ride. I ended up crashing the bike! It was a wild moment, but it gave me a chance to really test its durability and recovery. Don’t worry, I’m okay and so is the bike.. mostly.

So, if you’re as curious about the KOVE 450 Rally as I was, or if you just love a good motorcycle adventure, hit that play button! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more test rides and reviews.

Thanks for watching, and see you in the next ride!

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KTM 790 Adventure:    • KTM 790 Adventure Left Me Wondering!  
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CFMoto 450MT / IBEX 450:    • CFMoto 450MT / IBEX 450: Made in China and...  
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Timestamps:

0:00 – Initial impressions
2:49 – ABS function
3:22 – Hitting the Trails
7:50 – The Crash!
9:11 – Post-Crash Review
14:05 – Trails Continue
20:18 – Fuelling
22:23 – Race Box Test
22:54 – Highway Test
24:52 – Comfort & Comparisons

SPECIFICATIONS:

ENGINE

● Engine Type: Single Cylinder, DOHC
● Cooling: Liquid-Cooled with External Oil Cooler
● Displacement: 449cc
● Bore x Stroke: 94.5mm x 64mm
● Fuel System: Bosch EFI
● Transmission: 6-Speed
● Clutch: Oil Bath, Multi-Disc, Cable-Actuated
● Starter: Electric
● Max Power: 51 horsepower @ 9500rpm
● Max Torque: 29.5 ft-lbs @ 7000rpm
● Max Speed: 105.6mph

CHASSIS

● Frame Type: Steel Perimeter
● Front Suspension: YU-AN 49mm Upside Fork, Adjustable Compression & Rebound, 12” Travel
● Rear Suspension: YU-AN Piggy-Back Shock, Adjustable Rebound, High-Speed & Low-Speed Compression, 12” Travel
● Front Wheel: 90/90-21”
● Rear Wheel: 140/80-18”
● Front Brake: 280mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper, selectable ABS
● Rear Brake: 240mm Disc, Single-Piston Caliper, Selectable ABS
● Steering Angle: 38.5 Degrees
● Rake Angle: 28 Degrees
● Fuel Capacity: 8 Gallons
● Estimated Range: 300+ Miles

DIMENSIONS

● Length x Width x Height: 2190×805×1390mm
● Wheelbase: 1490mm
● Seat Height: 960mm
● Ground Clearance: 310mm
● Weight: 145kg (APPARENTLY THIS IS DRY WEIGHT even though many pages claim wet)

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