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I know this will probably not go over well lol , but it looks like China's first attempt at an actual motocross bike .
Supposedly 216 lbs. and around 40 hp . At least the frame and bodywork don't look to be stolen from another brand . Not sure on price . Yeah I know fuck China but other Chinese brands are thriving here . There are even dealers that have them now .
They need to spoon that rear tire back on the rim
Definitely wouldn't call it the first attempt. There's been 2nd gen CRF250/450 knockoffs around for years. Christini puts their awd system on them and sells 'em for $16k. There's even a military version fully kitted out at up to $25k. Hopefully not our military, because that'd be $25k for a chinese bike with our tax dollars, but hopefully the military of a nation that sucks is buying lots of them.
Bad boy got colored nipples
Kove had guys finish the Dakar this year on a Rally Bike that the public can buy.
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Yeah but even though there are videos of those being ridden on tracks they are still aimed at trail riding with their 260 lb. weight and mid 20s hp . The 450s are probably more like 280 lbs. and around 40 horses . So maybe I should say serious attempt .
Check out the full floater rear suspension.
That slaps!
You're right those are portly. That thing may be lighter, but that frame looks wimpy. And what exactly is that hanging down in front of the shock linkage?
Not sure . Doesn't appear to be there in this video .
I already think the bikes are kind of meh for 10k. I could only imagine how much crappier a Chinese bike will be. It would be fine for a lot of people but f that…..I’m a moto snob and I’ll bet you are too.
the Chinese pit bikes look decent enough. Good value I think for that market
A serious question, are all the big four bikes made in Japan.
I seem to remember some cr,s were made on usa at one stage.
Crf 50,s made in China.
looks like the film speed has been messed with.
All bad boys have colored nipples. Just the way it is.
Pingree will race it!
https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/2024-gpx-mx250f-motocrosser-kove.1629103/
$5999? I think it looks pretty cool
It’s kind of cool. The front fender looks 100% better than the YZ450.
But for $5999 (close to that) you could get a 2022 Japanese or Austrian bike brand new.
So, could we have a Kove factory team?
I have 2-TTR 50s that both say made in China on them.
Sorry but my money is not going to a company that doesn’t contribute $ to my sport.
what dealer has a 22 for $5999?
Pit Row
It’s just a matter of time before the Chinese make a serious splash with two wheels. They already have in the ATV arena, CFMoto as much as I hate to say it are legit. One of the largest motosports dealers in the Houston area has them lined up with the Jap brand ATV’s.
Beaverton Cycles
Tigard OR
https://motohunt.com/l/5984567/2022-Kawasaki-KX-250
Not 100% sure if this qualifies for what you mean by "my sport," but if you broadly mean motorcycle racing or dirt bike racing Kove is fielding factory WSBK and Off-road teams.
https://youtu.be/pCADbbGwkZU
Now I can’t seem to find one that cheap
YOU BUY NOW!!!
Really like that colour
Also is it just me or is the rider wearing counterfeit Fasthouse gear in the video you linked lol
Quite possible, Fox, Alpinestars, TLD and Fasthouse are the most common knock-offs I see on Temu/Wish
Sometimes they relabel Fasthouse to FastGoose and that has got to be greatest brand name ever
I see Kove doing some racing ... that's a good start. Do they test and improve their products? I see the video posted above. If that's official R&D, props to Kove.
Engine looks like a knock off of pre 2014 Yamaha if I had guess.
They need to get a Team together and race it in the GPs, US, and AUS. Do they still run the Japan Nats?
98kg without fuel, 216lbs. How much would fuel add?
A ‘23 RMZ250 is 106kgs, 233lbs with fuel, puts out 39hp with a price of $7899
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