Kove 800x Rally review - Best mid-weight Adventure Bike of 2025?

The Kove 800X Rally is a new and much coveted mid-weight adventure bike offering from the Chinese manufacturer Kove Moto. The Rally version, as tested, is the stripped-down, fire-breathing model with real rally race pedigree, built to go fast off-road and handle tough terrain. The Kove 800 Rally has fewer rider aids, longer suspension travel, and a focus on raw mechanical performance rather than luxury comfort. Have Kove delivered a genuinely industry-stirring machine? Is it a real game changer in the mid-weight adventure and rally bike segment? In this video I spend a few days aboard Kove’s new 800X Rally, putting it through its paces both on-road and off-road. You’ll get the good, the bad, and the ugly (spoiler: it’s mostly good) — plus my honest verdict on whether the Kove 800 Rally is a true contender in the adventure bike world. The Kove 800X Rally competes directly with bikes like the Yamaha Ténéré 700, KTM 790/890 Adventure R, and Honda Transalp 750. It’s one of the most talked-about new adventure motorcycles of 2025, known for its lightweight design, rally performance, and off-road handling. If you’re interested in adventure riding, dual-sport bikes, or rally raid machines, this video covers what you need to know before buying. Thanks as always to those that support the channel, and a big shout out to @KOVEMOTO for the opportunity. Let me know in the comments if I’ve missed anything or what you’d like to see more of — and if you have any questions about the Kove 800X, rally setup, suspension, or real-world performance, ask away! This review includes: Kove 800X Rally walkaround Off-road test and impressions Comfort and ergonomics Power delivery and handling Real-world riding feedback #kove800x #kove800xrally #kove800 #adventurebike #rallybike #advriding #motorcyclereview #offroadriding #dualsportriding #motorcyclelife #adventuremotorcycle #motojourney #rallyraid