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Dylan Ruddy•6 Oct 2026
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Kove 350 Rally revealed at CIMAMotor 2026

Kove Motorcycles is still waiting on ADR approval in Australia, but its latest reveal could be a strong competitor in the lightweight adventure segment

Chinese motorcycle brand Kove has unveiled six new models, including the lightweight 350 Rally.

The reveals took place at the 2026 China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMAMotor) in Chongqing from September 19-22.

With more than 1100 exhibitors and an estimated 300,000 visitors, CIMAMotor 2026 was yet another indication of China’s growing influence in the international motorcycle industry.

Kove were one of a number of major Chinese brands in attendance at CIMAMotor 2026

A quick look at photos from CIMAMotor shows a trail-ready dual-sport with clear rally-raid styling and a 21/18-inch wheel combination.

Reports from CIMAMotor 2026 suggest the bike is powered by a 349.9cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. It apparently weighs just 155kg wet and has a 21L fuel capacity. It also comes with adjustable suspension, switchable ABS and multiple ride modes.

It follows the popular Kove 450 Rally, which debuted at the Dakar Rally in 2023 and finished 35th in the Rally2 category in 2024. The Kove 450 Rally is priced at $15,999 in Australia.

The new Kove 350 Rally on display at CIMAMotor 2026

Kove is distributed in Australia by TSM Enterprises, but a delay in ADR approvals means the bikes are not yet on the road. The brand anticipated the approvals would be completed by September, however, there has been no further news.

If the new 350 Rally finds its way Down Under, it should compete strongly with KTM’s 390 Adventure R, Royal Enfield’s Himalayan 450 and CFMOTO’s 450MT. Honda’s CRF300 Rally will also offer strong competition.

Kove is just one of a swag of Chinese motorcycle brands headed to Australia soon, with Benda, Voge, QJMOTOR and ZXMOTO (headed up by Kove’s former boss) joining the well-established CFMOTO.

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Written byDylan Ruddy
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