Kove 800X vs. Tenere 700

[chickenw1ng]

The Kove 800X has caught my attention since it's got 100 hp in it, weighs about 400 lbs, and reportedly 60 lb-ft of torque. On paper, that's lighter and stronger than some big names like the T7 or Tuareg. But it's new territory. Would you seriously consider it over the more proven bikes?

 

[Belfastborn]

Honestly that "new territory" part is the kicker because reliability, parts availability, dealer network... all still big question marks if you ask me but would I consider it? sure, would I choose it over something proven like the T7 or Tuareg without more long term data however? probably not yet. It's tempting, but I'd want to see how it holds up after a couple seasons and hear from riders before jumping in, or you can be our test subject lol, haha

 

[SHerniz]

If you're the kind of rider who's willing to take a bit of a gamble for a high performance package like I am and don't mind wrenching now and then or dealing with a smaller dealer network, the 800X is tempting but if you're after long haul reliability, support, blah blah, bikes like the T7 or Tuareg are still safer bets