I share LOADS of info about the KOVE 450 Rally US Production Model on its First Off Road Rip!
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Published 2023-09-02
0:00 introduction
0:20 How is the Kove 450 Rally Production Version different from the demo version?
1:16 Registration and that super scary "Competition Use" warning!
1:30 Cockpit mods I've done on day one.
2:17 We're actually doing a motovlog!
2:25 Setting traction control off doesn't have a dongle, but it's easily switched off.
2:45 First "off road diggies" on some single track! How does it feel at lower speeds?
4:03 Sad the production version (like the demo) doesn't come with hand guards. I'll go with flags instead.
4:35 Check out Warren's channel and tell him thanks for helping me get my motovlog mic setup! youtube.com/c/LCARSADV
5:04 Why are you riding so slow?
6:35 The brakes aren't Nissin brakes, but they're still fantastic.
7:19 What this bike excels at...
7:40 This is a true rally bike! Many Chinese built motorcycles are meant to be very inexpensive for markets in developing countries. Kove isn't. They're quality oriented with a focus on racing, and need to get off on the right foot with a good reputation.
9:24 Wanna see a legit review from a Baja 1000 and Dakar winner who KNOWS motorcycles? Check out Jimmy Lewis' review of the Kove 450 Rally on Dirt Bike Test: • KOVE FSE450R Rally | Dirt Bike Test
13:40 How does it lug at low rpm?
14:10 Seating position.
14:54 Tires on the Kove 450 Rally and what I'll switch to for more aggressive riding.
17:26 I should have an exclusive coupon coming soon for at least $200 off the Kove 450 Rally. Check the channel for updates. I'll post when it happens.
18:15 How much does it cost to insure?
19:50 Outro and much love! (Bad audio because my mic fell out of my helmet haha!)
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All Comments (21)
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I'd buy one now but it may not be until next year there is a road legal version. We can't do dual sport conversions in CA. Thank you Tyler for doing this for all of us. It's a compelling bike! Keep the great info coming.
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hope this bike does well and Kove can really stick it to the big names. Competition is always good for the consumer
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Great update! Hoping the best for Kove and their buyers.
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This was the type of video that made me fall in love with your channel. Thanks for what you do! This bike has me excited about riding again too!!🤙
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Thx! Great to see and hear! Besides your focus on the off-road capabilities I’m also very keen on how it performs (long) distance onroad…. So if you happen to get experience under those conditions please share Greatings
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Boy, do I hope a distributor will start selling it in NZ/AUS, I think it would suit our riding requirements really well and sell like hot cakes
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So good to see you back on the moto vlogs! Awesome on the bike. Love to see you put it through the paces with 40lbs of camping gear wrapped into rackless bags--both in the dirt (not necessarily single track), and on at least secondary highways. Also...re-weigh, please!
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Audio was great. Thank you for sharing! Keep it going and I’ll keep watching. Thanks dude.
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So glad to see you happy with that bike! Looking forward to seeing more content!
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I've been looking forward to this vid. Good stuff!
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Dude, you are simply slaying it!!! Great video, good on you for becoming a dealer and following your dream!!
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So glad to see you back on the channel!
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Awesome seeing you out on the kove motovloging again!
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Great to see you out on the new bike. Looks like alot of fun!
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Good to see you really enjoy the bike. Great vid like the old days in your moto vlogs.
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Very seriously considering one of these. Look forward to see more from your adventures and setup / mods with this bike.
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I hope Kove has a lot of success with this bike. It would be great as the lightweight adventure bike so many of us are dying for if it had a more comfortable seat, taller windscreen, quieter exhaust, etc. I love so much about this bike - huge fuel capacity, air cleaner easily accessible by removing the seat, plastic panels that are easily removed without tools, easy to ride and service, etc. I"m not even put off by the lack of dealer support. I do my own wrenching. As long as Kove ships parts anywhere in the world, we're good. I hope this finally convinces BMW and the big four Japanese manufacturers to make lightweight adventure bikes. They're stubbornly stuck on selling us 850 and 1300 cc pigs that are road bikes with off road styling. When the market finally forced them to add a small adventure bike to their lineup, they were still heavy for their size and definitely designed and marketed as entry level beginner bikes to get new riders on the upgrade path to their more expensive bikes. A 450 cc single cylinder adventure bike is the sweet spot between being light enough to perform well off road and powerful enough to do some highway riding when needed, although I do as little of that as possible.
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You have come so far. The riding is outstanding. Super excited for the Kove. Rode one at Giant Loop. Hope to come ride with you next year. All the best Tyler.
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Good to see you back making more videos.
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Love the motovlog! Gives me nostalgia for your old videos!
