Is Kove’s New 350 Engine Just a Bored-Out 321? Full Teardown & Comparison!

After Kove’s impressive second-place finish at the WSBK, everyone is talking about their new 350cc powerplant. Is it just a modified version of the Kove 321 engine, or something entirely new? In this episode, I’m doing a complete engine teardown to find the truth. We’ll compare the internal architecture, clutch assemblies, oil pumps, and crankshafts of both the 350 and 321 units. From forged pistons and DLC-coated pins to Japanese Daido plain bearings, we’ll see if Kove is truly bringing "race tech to the street" without any compromises. In this video, we explore: Detailed internal differences between the Kove 350 and 321. High-end components: FCC clutch plates, DID timing chains, and Gangliang crankshafts. Power specs: 47.6 hp at 11,500 RPM. Why Kove is proving they are a serious contender in engine R&D. Timeline (Chapters) 0:00 Kove 350 Engine: WSBK Success 0:12 Bored-out 321 or Brand New Design? 0:25 Clutch Cover & Balancer Shaft Comparison 1:21 Oil Pump Structure: Crankshaft vs. Idler Gear 1:58 Slipper Clutch & Japanese FCC Plates 2:45 Gear Shift & Bearing Brand Reveal 3:10 Cylinder Head: Honda CBR250RR Vibes? 3:55 How I got this Prototype Engine 5:15 Ceramic-Plated Cylinder & Race Tech 5:54 Piston Analysis: Forged & DLC Coated 7:15 Power Specs: 47.6 hp vs. 39.4 hp 8:05 Magneto & Max RPM Speculations 9:21 Crankshaft & Main Bearings Teardown 10:00 Fractured-Split Connecting Rods 10:55 Summary: Is Kove a "Generic" Brand? Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive mechanical content!