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After months of planning, preparation, and plenty of anticipation, our new fleet of Kove 450 Rally and 800X Rally motorcycles finally got to do what they were built for—hit the road. To help break the bikes in ahead of the upcoming tour season, we invited a small group of riders to join us for a ride-in weekend. Two riders flew over from Australia, while five local Kiwi riders completed the group, bringing together a great mix of riding experience and personalities. Mother Na

I’ve run both the 150/70/18 and 140/80/18 Motoz Tractionator Rallz rear tyres on my Yamaha T7, and we’ve also used them across the Rumbling Adventures fleet on both T7s and Husqvarna 701s. These tyres have seen plenty of gravel, mud, rocky climbs, long highway stretches, and everything in between. The first one I tried was the 150. Straight away I was impressed with the off road grip. Loose gravel, hardpack, rough backcountry roads, the tyre just hooks up and keeps driving fo

Out here, what you wear isn’t about looking the part, it’s about surviving the ride, staying comfortable, and being ready for whatever the day throws at you. Every tour starts the same way: armour on first. No shortcuts, no exceptions. It doesn’t matter if it’s bluebird skies or sideways rain, that protective layer is always there, doing its job quietly in the background. It’s the one thing we never compromise on. From there, it’s all about building smart. Under my knee prote

Recently ran the Nomad Moto Stockman bags with the rackless system on a supported tour and they proved to be a seriously good bit of kit. I loaded them up with tools, spares, wet weather gear and an extra set of gloves, and they swallowed it all without fuss. We had long dusty days, multiple river crossings, and a bit of weather along the way and everything inside stayed completely dustproof and waterproof. One feature I really liked was the pressure release valve on each bag

The Adventure Bike We Did Not Expect : Kove 800X Rally Kove 800X Rally Opinion: Real World Adventure Motorcycle Tested Off Road and On I climbed onto the Kove 800X Rally with no real expectations. By the end of the ride, I stepped off it wanting one. That alone says a lot. First impressions matter, and despite carrying a full 20 litres of fuel, the 800X Rally feels impressively light. It never comes across as top heavy, which immediately inspires confidence both on the road a

Kove 450 Rally: Rally Spirit Meets Adventure Kove 450 Rally: Real World Adventure Rally Motorcycle Tested Off Road and On The Kove 450 Rally is a bike that catches you off guard in the best way. With two seat heights, 960mm and 910mm, the ergonomics feel spot-on, and the rider triangle is perfectly balanced. Large rally-style foot pegs inspire confidence the moment you get on. Fuel range is impressive, with 30 liters spread across twin 7-liter front tanks and a 16-liter rear

November 2025 — South Island, New Zealand There are a lot of ways to celebrate turning 50 - most involve restaurants, speeches, and maybe a mildly embarrassing cake. But this group of five Australian mates had something different in mind. Four Yamaha Tenere 700s, one trusty Beta 390 RR, and five days of New Zealand backcountry. No fuss. No fanfare. Just throttle, scenery, and the kind of stories only dirt can write. The mix of riding experience didn’t matter. What mattered wa