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Cycle News 2025 Issue 21 May 28

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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QUICKSPIN I 2025 Kove 450 Rally P108 Smart engineering decisions reveal themselves in the details. The engine holds 1.8 liters of oil—40 percent more than typical 450 off-road bikes—featuring an oil cooler that extends change intervals to 3000 miles. Valve clearance checks are advised every 5000 miles. Large radiators with dual fans regulate tem - peratures during extreme condi- tions. The result is a claimed 51 horsepower, competitive with other 450cc off-road engines but designed for endurance rather than peak performance. Kove manufactures the steel frame and aluminum swingarm in-house, while the Chinese brand YU-AN supplies the suspension components. Both the front and rear offer 12 inches of travel via a traditional linkage system, with 12 inches of ground clearance. Buyers looking for a lower stance can choose a version with two inches less travel at the same price point. A sharp-looking carbon-fiber skid plate protects the frame, fuel

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