{"id":156581,"date":"2025-06-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcycles.news\/?p=156581"},"modified":"2026-02-02T05:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:54:46","slug":"kove-625x-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorcycles.news\/en\/kove-625x-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Kove 625X: New mid-range adventure bike from China takes off"},"content":{"rendered":"

Engine: 580.7 cm\u00b3 despite the \u201c625\u201d name<\/h3>\n

At the heart of the new Kove 625X is an in-line two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 580.7 cm\u00b3 – despite the \u201c625\u201d designation.  The liquid-cooled engine with 76 mm bore and 64 mm stroke uses a 270-degree crankshaft, which ensures a V2-like sound.  This design combines the compact format of a parallel twin with the characteristics of a 90-degree V-twin.<\/p>\n

According to the approval documents, the maximum output is 63 hp (46.3 kW) – presumably at 9,000 rpm.  The maximum torque, based on the almost identical unit in the Voge<\/a> DS625X, is likely to be around 57 Nm (42 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm.  Power is transmitted in the classic manner via a six-speed gearbox with foot-operated gearshift and clutch.<\/p>\n

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In-house development instead of purchase<\/h3>\n

While the engine of the Voge DS625X and the Kove<\/a> 625R is almost identical in terms of appearance and technology, the 625X goes one step further: according to the approval, the drive is not bought in, but produced by Kove itself.  This positions the manufacturer as an increasingly independent player on the market.<\/p>\n

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Chassis: Solid technology for everyday use and touring<\/h3>\n

The chassis consists of a tubular steel frame, supplemented by an aluminum swingarm with central suspension strut and an upside-down fork at the front.  The wheel combination of 19-inch front and 17-inch rear is clearly aimed at all-round use.  The spoke wheels are tubeless-compatible thanks to external spoke mounts – a common detail on modern adventure bikes.<\/p>\n

The 625X is fitted with CST tires in the dimensions 110\/90-19 at the front and 150\/70-17 at the rear.  The brake system comes from Taisco and uses petal-shaped brake discs with axially mounted callipers at the front – solid, albeit not high-end components.<\/p>\n

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Dimensions and weight<\/h3>\n

With a wheelbase of 1,471 mm (57.9 inches) and a ready-to-ride weight of 229 kg (505 lbs), the 625X ranks in the middle class between models such as the Moto Morini X-Cape 650 and the Benelli<\/a> TRK 702.  Compared to the lighter Kove 800X<\/a>, which only weighs around 185 kg (408 lbs), the 625X is noticeably more massive, but probably significantly cheaper.<\/p>\n

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Positioning and price<\/h3>\n

While the Kove 800X Pro is available in the USA for around $10,999 (approx. \u20ac10,200), the new 625X is likely to be priced significantly lower.  Models such as the Moto Morini<\/a> X-Cape cost around $8,000 (approx. \u20ac7,430) in the USA – a realistic starting point for the new Kove model if it is officially launched in Western markets.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion: Interesting option for beginners and touring riders<\/h3>\n

With the 625X, Kove is expanding its adventure bike range with a more affordable model suitable for everyday use.  The technical data points to solid components and proven technology, coupled with a price tag to compete with Japanese and Italian rivals.  Should the model make the leap to Europe and the USA, it could well be of interest to beginners and price-conscious touring riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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