The Kove 450 Rally weighs 155kg wet, has a seat height of 910mm and 310mm of ground clearance, and makes 51hp. Expect about 60 mpg, for a range of around 390 miles from its 30-litre tank.
10/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
A genuine road-legal rally bike with huge range and serious suspension, the tall seat and tight service intervals are the real-world trade-off. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
4/5
Road usability
2/5
Technical off-road capability
5/5
Green-lane suitability
5/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£8,499
Engine449cc
Power51hp
Torque40Nm
Weight (wet)155kg
Seat height910mm
Fuel tank30L
Real-world range~390 mi
Economy~60 mpg
Wheels (f/r)21" / 18"
Ground clearance310mm
Suspension travel (f/r)305mm / 300mm
ABSYes
Traction controlNo
Ride modesNo
Service interval3,000 miles
Licence requiredA
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)90/90-21 / 140/80-18
Where the Kove 450 Rally sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The Kove 450 Rally has a 910mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Range against similar bikes
Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.
Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.
Tyres that fit the Kove 450 Rally
It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 140/80-18 rear. 43 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
Owners describe the 450 Rally as a genuine, road-legal Dakar rally bike out of the crate. Riders report that its 51hp single, 310mm ground clearance, and 300mm fully adjustable suspension swallow high-speed whoops and deep ditches with complete composure. The 30-litre tri-tank setup offers staggering range, though owners emphasize that the 910mm seat height and tight service intervals require dedication.
Pros for green laning
Genuine Dakar-style rally platform: 310mm ground clearance and 305mm front / 300mm rear fully adjustable suspension swallow high-speed whoops and deep ditches.
Massive 30-litre tri-tank capacity: three separate fuel tanks offer up to ~380-400 miles of range, with the option to run only the rear tanks for lighter weight.
High-power 450 single: produces 51hp and 40Nm, providing explosive acceleration and effortless front-wheel lift over trail obstacles.
Low base dry weight: at roughly 145kg dry (roughly 155kg wet with partial fuel), it is exceptionally light for a fully faired, rally-tower-equipped motorcycle.
Cons and limitations
Tall 910mm seat height: high perch makes flat-foot dabbing in off-camber ruts and greasy mud difficult for all but the tallest riders.
Hefty when fully fuelled: carrying the full 30 litres of fuel adds over 22kg of fluid weight, severely compromising slow-speed agility.
Shorter maintenance intervals: rally-derived single-cylinder engine requires tighter oil change intervals (roughly every 3,000 miles) than road-biased singles.
Limited dealer and spares backup: a new brand with a growing but comparatively small UK dealer network for immediate parts support.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
