Kove 450 Rally questions

[chocswirl]

who else has been drooling over the Kove 450 Rally? Just saw some pictures and videos of it, and man, that bike looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm seriously tempted to buy it!

But before I get too carried away with fantasies of Dakar glory, I've got a couple of practical questions.

For anyone who knows about these bikes, how much power does the Kove 450 Rally actually have? I'm curious about its real world performance.
And probably even more important for me here in Canada: Is the KOVE 450 Rally street legal in the US? Or is it more of a track/off road only machine? That would definitely impact my decision!

Any insights would be awesome! Just trying to figure out if this beautiful beast is actually a viable option for me.

 

[KoveMoto11]

I'm with you, that Dakar success really makes it tempting!
The Kove 450 Rally is street legal in both the US and Canada!
Just be aware that some of the street-legal modifications, like a more restrictive air intake and ECU tune, do slightly reduce the peak horsepower compared to the off-road only variant.
The standard street-legal puts out around 42 horsepower, though the off-road or race versions are closer to 51 hp.
It's not an explosive motocross bike, but reviews suggest that power delivery is smooth and predictable, which is great for adventure riding and technical terrain1
It's designed for endurance rather than outright sprint speed, which aligns perfectly with its rally-bred nature.
I think it's a fantastic option if you're looking for a serious off-road capable bike that you can also legally ride on the street!