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China / East Asia × TOURING: 15 articles
Benelli TRK 902 First Ride: Entering the Maxi-ADV Class Under 9,000 Euros, Strengths and Weaknesses Emerge
Benelli has entered the maxi class for the first time with the large TRK 902 adventure bike, priced under 9,000 euros with generous equipment. A first ride in the Dolomites praised the rich spec but exposed weaknesses in engine feel and weight. Now under China's QJ Group, Benelli uses price competitiveness to take on premium ADV rivals with this machine.
motorcycles.news · 7/26/2026
China's Kove Reportedly Developing '350 Rally', Patent Reveals a Street-Legal Dakar Face
Chinese manufacturer Kove is reportedly developing a '350 Rally' as a smaller sibling to the 450 Rally. A new design patent shows a street-legal version with fully redesigned bodywork, suggesting the brand is bringing its Dakar-inspired rally look down to a smaller displacement.
motorcycles.news · 7/24/2026
China's Kove Loads Its New 625X Adventure Bike With Kit While Keeping the Price Down
US outlet RideApart reports on the 625X, a new adventure bike from China's Kove. It rates the machine as packing equipment to rival premium European machines at a competitive price, and argues that the next axis of competition is not horsepower but equipment per dollar.
RideApart · 7/23/2026
Patent Filing Suggests China's Kove 350 Rally Could Bring Dakar-Style Formula to Lightweight Adventure Bikes
A newly published patent reveals that Chinese manufacturer Kove is developing a small-displacement rally model, the Kove 350 Rally. It's a lightweight adventure bike that could bring a Dakar-derived formula into the popular A2 adventure class.
Visordown · 7/23/2026
Kove 625X Pro Ride Review: Chinese Crossover Packs a 581cc Twin and Rear Radar
We put Chinese manufacturer Kove's crossover, the 625X Pro, through a real-world ride test. It features a 581cc twin-cylinder engine, rear radar, connectivity, adjustable KYB suspension, and a 21-liter tank, debuting at a standard price of €6,690 (promotional price €6,490).
Moto.it · 7/23/2026
China's Kove: Patent Surfaces for '350 Rally,' a Touring-Oriented Follow-Up to the 450 Rally
Chinese manufacturer Kove appears to be preparing a new rally-raid model, the '350 Rally,' as a follow-up to its existing 450 Rally, with a patent for the bike having surfaced. Expected to have a smaller displacement than the 450, it's shaping up to be a more touring-oriented machine.
Moto.it · 7/22/2026
China's QJMOTOR Takes On a Fiercely Contested Segment With the Do-It-All Middleweight Trail 'SRT 450 RX'
China's QJMOTOR has launched the mid-displacement all-rounder trail bike, the SRT 450 RX. Middleweight trail bikes that handle everything from street riding to light dirt sit in a fiercely competitive segment, and whether this bike's generous equipment can hold its own there will be put to the test by real-world reviews in Europe.
Le Repaire des Motards · 7/21/2026
Cyclone RX2 Brings Full ADV Equipment to 125cc — 15bhp Single Gets Traction Control and 2-Channel ABS
Chinese brand Cyclone has launched the RX2, bringing genuine adventure-bike equipment to the affordable 125cc class. Its 125cc single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine produces 15bhp and 11Nm through a 6-speed gearbox. It comes standard with traction control, 2-channel ABS, tubeless tires, three luggage cases and crash protection, and will be sold mainly in the Chinese and European markets.
BikeWale · 7/21/2026
Kove Adds 581cc Twin-Cylinder Trail Bike '625X Pro' With 62.5hp and KYB Suspension
China's Kove has added the '625X Pro' trail bike to its lineup alongside the 800X and 510X. Its 270-degree crank 581cc parallel-twin produces 62.5hp and 56.5Nm, paired with adjustable KYB suspension and advanced electronics, filling out the lineup with precision.
Le Repaire des Motards · 7/21/2026
KTM 390 Adventure X Reviewed — An Affordable, Street-Focused Adventure Bike
Hong Kong's iBike reviewed the KTM 390 Adventure X. The improved next-generation 390-series engine has grown to 399cc, producing 44 hp and 39 Nm of torque. Compared to the off-road-focused R version, the X is street-oriented and suited to mostly paved use, with pared-back equipment and a lower price positioning it as an accessible entry point.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/21/2026
China's CFMoto New ADV '800MT-ES' Lands in UK Around £8,499 with Electronic Suspension and Radar
CFMoto's Chinese-made adventure tourer '800MT-ES' has arrived in the UK. Equipped with electronic suspension, radar, Bosch rider-assist tech, and touring comfort features, it's priced at £8,499-£8,698 in the UK — a price that's drawing attention for being remarkably low given the equipment level.
Motorcycle News · 7/20/2026
China's Zontes 703 F Gets a Price Cut — Fully Panniered ADV Now About 4,000 Złoty Cheaper
Poland's Scigacz has reported a price cut for the Zontes 703 F from Chinese manufacturer Zontes. The flagship ADV, which drew major attention when it debuted in 2025, now sees its fully specced version with a complete set of pannier cases priced about 4,000 złoty cheaper. It's also a machine that drew attention for its performance, having earned a Guinness World Record for the fastest lap around Poland's border.
Scigacz · 7/17/2026
QJ Motor's SRT 450X: A Chinese Brand's New Play in the Mid-Displacement Adventure Segment
China's QJ Motor is launching the SRT 450X, a mid-displacement adventure bike. Arriving amid growing demand for versatile adventure motorcycles, it marks a strong entry into a fast-growing segment, aimed at riders who want one bike for both daily use and adventure at an accessible displacement.
Revista Motos · 7/15/2026
CFMoto Ibex 450 Among Fastest-Growing Sellers in the US, a Symbol of Chinese Brands' Rise
Chinese manufacturer CFMoto's adventure model Ibex 450 is reportedly driving some of the fastest sales growth in the US market. Leveraging affordable pricing and practicality, it shows Chinese brands are building a solid foothold in the North American motorcycle market.
MSN · 7/11/2026
Germany's Wunderlich Launches Adventure Gear for China's VOGE DS900X—Aftermarket Support Signals Recognition
German accessory maker Wunderlich has launched a new adventure equipment line, Wunderlich Adventure, for VOGE's mid-to-large-displacement crossover, the DS900X, from China. The fact that a storied European brand has developed products for this model—praised for balancing everyday usability with long-distance off-road capability—is drawing attention.
Moto.it · 7/7/2026