On July 27, the three-day Spanish Baja Rally concluded successfully. In this top-tier off-road event modeled after the Dakar Rally, KOVE fielded its 450RALLY and 800XRALLY models, securing impressive results. Across different categories, the team claimed a total of four second-place finishes and one third-place finish, showcasing the exceptional performance of Chinese motorcycle brands on the international stage.

The Spanish Baja Rally serves as the fifth round of the FIM Baja World Cup (with eight rounds in total for the season) and is one of Spain’s most popular off-road events. The race features a complex course, with three stages this season totaling approximately 470 km, attracting 84 motorcycles from around the world, with 77 successfully completing the race. The race terrain is rugged and ever-changing, filled with unpredictability, posing a significant challenge to both riders and vehicles.

In this event, the KOVE team fielded a total of 8 vehicles, including 2 factory team bikes and 6 non-factory team bikes. Factory team rider Neels delivered an outstanding performance in the SS1/SS2 stages, consistently maintaining a top-2 position. However, during the critical SS3 stage, he encountered an unexpected issue with the electronic roadbook malfunctioning. If he chose to “blind run,” all his previous efforts would be in vain. At that moment, factory team rider Sunil demonstrated team spirit by giving his roadbook to Neels and choosing to “blind run” himself. Ultimately, Neels secured an outstanding second-place finish on the overall standings thanks to his exceptional driving skills and the KOVE 450RALLY’s exceptional performance. While Sunil’s final position was 42nd, his selfless contribution was equally commendable.

The KOVE team’s outstanding performance in this event extended beyond this. In different categories, the KOVE 450RALLY and 800XRALLY shone brightly, securing a total of five top finishes: Neels, driving the 450RALLY, claimed 2nd place overall; in the 450cc category, Neels and Javi Vega finished 2nd and 3rd respectively; Female rider Lili May Mansuy also secured 2nd place; in the 600cc off-road category, rider Matteo Bottino piloted the 800XRALLY to an outstanding 2nd-place finish.

KOVE’s outstanding performance at the Spanish Baja Rally not only demonstrates the exceptional performance and reliability of its products but also showcases the competitiveness of Chinese motorcycle brands on the international stage. Through continuous technological innovation, strict quality control, and active participation in competitions, KOVE is gradually making a name for itself in the global motorcycle industry, bringing honor to China’s motorcycle sector. We believe that in the future, KOVE will continue to strive forward, create more glories, and drive the Chinese motorcycle industry toward higher levels of achievement.