- 124.7cc single producing around 14.6bhp
- 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels
- 240mm ground clearance
Kove unveiled its new 125 Rally as a small-capacity adventure motorcycle inspired by its experience in international rally racing. It combines a 124.7cc liquid-cooled engine with long-travel suspension, full-sized off-road wheels and relatively lightweight construction. This should be an interesting proposition for riders who like to explore trail riding without breaking their bank accounts. And with the adventure segment in India becoming larger with bigger bikes, Kove sort of shows how a 125 still makes sense as an ADV. Food for thought!
Kove 125 Rally follows the design language of the manufacturer’s larger rally motorcycles. It has a tall front section, a rally-inspired windscreen and a much narrow body. These proportions have been developed around off-road riding with an upright stance and a high-mounted front section. The engine is a modest 124.7cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder unit producing 14.6bhp and 11Nm. For riders beginning their off-road journey, manageable power delivery is more useful than big performance.
125 Rally has a dry weight of just 122kg even with those full-sized off-road wheels and rally-inspired body. The final kerb weight will be higher once fuel and operating fluids are included. This relatively low weight should make the motorcycle easier to control on loose surfaces through narrow trails or even when changing direction at lower speeds. It’ll also help less experienced riders develop their off-road skills without dealing with the additional bulk of larger adventure motorcycles.
The motorcycle uses a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear wheel to negotiate rocks, ruts and uneven terrain. It is backed by long-travel front suspension offering 215mm of wheel travel. The manufacturer quotes 240mm of ground clearance giving the 125 Rally considerable space beneath the engine.
Chinese manufacturer entered the Dakar Rally in 2023 with all three of its participating motorcycles reaching the finish. Since then, the company has continued developing motorcycles around its involvement in competitive off-road riding. Although the 125 Rally is intended for a different audience, its proportions and chassis layout suggest that Kove wants to introduce some of that experience into a more accessible displacement category.
