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Marc Garcia Makes BSB Debut with Kove Factory Racing

Posted on by Stephen Collet

Marc García Makes His BSB Debut with Kove Factory Racing

Marc García, the 2017 Supersport 300 World Champion, has stepped into the British Superbike scene with a thrilling debut as part of Kove Factory Racing, Onboard a Kove 450RR Built by the guys at PCR Performance for round 5 of the series at Brands Hatch. The announcement came on 15 July 2025, confirming his entry into the Pirelli National Sportbike Championship, a key support series that builds future talent within Bennetts BSB.

Background & Expectations

García isn’t new to the Kove team, The young Spanish talent stepped in as a mid‑season replacement in the WorldSSP 300 class in 2023, helping to elevate the program to consistent top‑ten finishes  His championship pedigree and hands‑on technical feedback made him a perfect addition. As team principal Paul Curran put it: “We’re constantly improving this bike, with new parts for Marc to test this weekend”.

Marc Garcia #67 Kove Factory Racing during Round 5 of the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike (BSB) Championship at Brands Hatch GP Race Circuit, Brands Hatch, England on the 25 – 27 July 2025. Photo by Ian Hopgood

The Brands Hatch Weekend

The weekend began with Free Practice 1 on Friday morning, where Marc took to the track for the first time aboard the 450RR. Focused on adapting to both the new machine and circuit, he completed 18 laps and steadily built confidence throughout the session. His best time of 1:36.245 came on lap 16, placing him 30th in the standings.
Between sessions, the Kove Factory Racing team made a series of adjustments, and Marc returned to the track for FP2 later in the day. He continued to make clear progress, improving his lap time by over a second to 1:35.212 and completing another 16 laps, ending the day in 31st position overall.
Saturday’s qualifying session continued that upward trend. Marc delivered a clean run and improved once again, clocking a 1:34.563, his best of the weekend so far, to secure 30th place on the starting grid for Sunday’s race.
Warm-up on Sunday morning provided one final opportunity to refine settings, where Marc set a 1:35.144 to finish the session in 27th position, another sign of steady improvement heading into the race.
In the main event, Marc delivered a composed and competitive performance. Gaining several positions on the opening lap, he quickly established himself in a tightly packed midfield group. Throughout the race, he maintained strong pace and showed smart race management, staying clear of trouble while picking off riders ahead. On lap six, he set his fastest time of the weekend, a 1:33.867 as he continued to push forward. By the time the chequered flag fell, Marc had made up nine positions to finish 21st, a solid result in a stacked field and a clear reflection of his adaptability and experience.
It was a strong debut performance from Marc, who brought valuable experience and delivered consistent progress across each session. The Kove Factory Racing team leaves Brands Hatch with encouraging results and important data to support the ongoing development of the Kove 450RR platform. It was super exciting to watch Marc race at Brands Hatch, and I hope we get to see him return to the class with Kove in the near future!

Kove 800X Rally Completes Red Bull Romaniacs

Posted on by Stephen Collet

Kove Finishes One of the World’s Toughest Enduro Races

The Red Bull Romaniacs has just wrapped up for 2025, and Kove’s 800X Rally has officially crossed the finish line. For many in the off-road world, this is a big deal. Not only is the Romaniacs one of the most punishing hard enduro events on the planet but it’s also a battleground dominated by seasoned European manufacturers. And yet, here comes Kove, once again proving it belongs in the conversation.

What Is the Red Bull Romaniacs?

Set against the brutal landscape of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, the Romaniacs is five days of steep climbs, river crossings, dense forests, and terrain that eats bikes for breakfast. For any rider and machine to finish it is a badge of honor.

The Kove 800X Rally – Built to Go the Distance

Kove’s 800X Rally has been turning since its unveiling. With its 799cc parallel-twin engine, rally-spec suspension, and rugged frame, it’s a bike designed to go far and take hits doing it.

This finish adds to the bike’s growing résumé, showing it’s not just built for wide-open desert rallies, but can also handle the technical, slow-speed brutality of hard enduro terrain.

Why This Finish Matters

There’s been skepticism around Chinese-built motorcycles in the racing, adventure & off-road world and understandably so. But every time Kove enters a race like this and finishes, that doubt gets chipped away. The brand is building a reputation not just on marketing, but on Performance & results

For everyday riders watching from the sidelines, this finish adds real-world credibility to the 800X Rally & proves it’s capabilities to compete with the leading manufacturers in the industry

Looking Ahead

With another major finish under its belt, Kove continues to build momentum in the global rally and adventure scene. Whether you’re a weekend ADV rider or a hardcore rally fan, this is a brand worth watching.

The Kove 800X Is available now, Contact your local dealer for more information.

Kove at the ABR Festival!

Posted on by Stephen Collet

This year we are proud to be sponsoring the main stage at the ABR festival that takes place at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire from the 27th till the 29th of June.

The Kove stage will be home to the likes of Noraly Schoenmaker (AKA Itchy Boots), Adam Riemann, and Ryan F9 are just three of the big names who’ll be sharing stories of daring travels across the globe over on the Kove Stage

Kove stage line up at the ABR festival

In fact, the entire line up of festival speakers will regale you with stories of life on the road that blend wonder, inspiration, and entertainment. Plenty of laughs are guaranteed, along with a few gasps, and you may even find yourself shedding a tear or two, all on the Kove stage.

Noraly will take to the stage to recount tales from the incredible adventures that have inspired her new book, Free Ride. And Adam Riemann will team up with Ryan F9 on a blockbuster Thursday afternoon slot that’s sure to be a hit.

These are just some of the names in a packed schedule on the Kove stage across the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the festival, every one of them ready to inspire bikers of all abilities.

Alongside these amazing speakers we will be showcasing THE 800x Rally the most anticipated bike of 2025, an exclusive at the ABR Festival, and the Dakar star the 450 Rally.

Pop along and see us, you wont miss us with our Dakar and Factory set up.

Kove Moto UK Focus on Performance.

TAKLIMAKAN RALLY: ALL STAGE CHAMPION AND OVERALL CHAMPION

Posted on by James Walley

On June 1st, the 2024 Taklimakan Rally season concluded. This season saw the participation of 50 teams, 110 race vehicles, and 200 riders. The original plan included 10 stages, but SS2 and SS6 were canceled due to weather conditions. After intense competition over 8 official stages, 18 motorcycles, one ATV, and 76 cars crossed the finish line, with 95 riders completing the entire race.

Stage champion and overall champion

In the 2024 Taklimakan Rally season, four riders, with the new 450RALLY EX, won stage champions and the overall championship. Among them, KOVE RALLY RACING TEAM rider #01 Neels Theric secured 6 stage wins and the overall championship, #02 Deng Liansong won the SS7 stage, and KOVE-sponsored rider #03 Fang Mingji claimed the SS3 stage win and the overall third place.

 

The immense difficulty is what we want

Our main target in Taklimakan rally is testing the 450RALLY EX. This season, both the stage lengths and the difficulty were significant. The results at the Taklimakan Rally indicate that the 450RALLY EX is now at the level of matuity we have been aiming for in its mass production state. 450RALLY EX bikes performed exceptionally well this season, as expected and as they should. Since the end of the 2024 Dakar Rally, we have spent three months continuously improving and testing the issues that were exposed during the race. At the Taklimakan Rally, we delivered a satisfactory performance.

 

Preparing for the Dakar 2025

The Dakar, with its doubled intensity, presents even more extreme demands on the race bikes, given the challenging conditions, the riding styles of the racers, and the strength of the competitors.The development of a race bike for Dakar status presents new challenges, and our work is just beginning. Next, the 450RALLY EX will have rigorous testing at the Spanish Baja in July and the Morocco Rally in October in preparation for the 2025 Dakar season.

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Exciting Race Weekend for KOVE Racing Team at TT-Circuit Assen

Posted on by James Walley

The KOVE Racing Team recently faced another thrilling challenge in the second event of the WorldSSP300 series at the legendary TT-Circuit Assen in the Netherlands. Known for its unpredictable weather, Assen lived up to its reputation, with cold temperatures and rain creating a challenging mix of dry and wet track conditions.

Friday’s Trials: The weekend kicked off with free practice sessions on Friday, allowing our team to assess the circuit and fine-tune the bike settings. However, luck wasn’t on our side during the Superpole. Julio García’s pole position was annulled due to yellow flags being out when he set his fastest lap, relegating him to start from the twenty-eighth position. In contrast, Marc García, using wet tyres, secured ninth place in qualifying.

Saturday’s Challenges: Despite starting from the back, Julio made a remarkable comeback on Saturday, reaching second place within just two laps. Unfortunately, race leader Jeffrey Buis crashed, and Julio, unable to avoid him, had to enter Pit Lane. Although our team managed to repair his bike, regulations prevented him from rejoining the race. Marc García, meanwhile, finished ninth, skilfully avoiding multiple crashes ahead of him.

The bad luck continued for Julio in the second race. He had to make a manoeuvre to avoid a collision at Assen’s final chicane, which cost him several positions. Despite this, he initially finished in a podium position, only to be handed a three-second penalty post-race, pushing him to tenth place. Marc García also had an incident early in the second race but fortunately emerged unscathed and is ready for the next round.

Key Highlights:

  • Friday: Julio García’s pole position was cancelled due to a yellow flag.
  • Saturday Race 1: Fastest lap by Julio García was cancelled due to a red flag.
  • Saturday Race 2: Julio initially finished third but was moved to tenth after a penalty. Marc García’s race ended with a crash, but he is fine.

Catch all the action from the races on the WorldSBK website with the Video Pass or on DAZN. You can also download all the photos from the weekend using the link below. Join us for the next event at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” from the 14th to the 16th of June. See you there!

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KOVE Makes History in Barcelona

Posted on by James Walley

The KOVE Racing Team kicked off the Superbike World Championship in spectacular fashion last Friday, March 22nd, at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, marking the start of their second season in the WSSP300 category. Marc García #22, the 2017 World Champion, now races alongside his ally Julio García #48.

Friday’s Highlights: The weekend introduced a new format featuring just one free practice session followed by Superpole. This format suited young Julio from Malaga perfectly, as he clinched pole position with a time of 1:55.313. Marc qualified in twentieth place.

Saturday’s Action: Saturday’s warm-up saw Julio penalized with a three-grid position drop, starting from fourth. Unfortunately, an electronic failure forced him out early in the race. Meanwhile, Marc García made an impressive comeback, finishing seventh and breaking the circuit record previously held by Álvaro Díaz since 2021.

New Record: 1:54.764 – Marc García

The excitement continued with a new grid format for race two, based on the top ten fastest laps from race one. Marc’s impressive performance secured him pole position for Sunday.

Sunday’s Triumph: Sunday was unforgettable for KOVE as Julio García secured the first-ever podium for the Chinese brand in the World Superbike Championship, finishing just 0.064 seconds from victory in second place. Marc finished in eighteenth. The KOVE Racing Team wrapped up a weekend full of remarkable achievements.

Key Highlights:

  • Saturday Pole Position: Julio García
  • New Record and Race 1 Fastest Lap: Marc García
  • Sunday Pole Position: Marc García
  • Race 2 Fastest Lap: Julio García
  • Second Place Race 2: Julio García

Relive the thrilling races on the WorldSBK website with the Video Pass or on DAZN. Join us for the next event at the TT Circuit Assen from April 19th to 21st. See you there!

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KOVE Wins Again

Posted on by James Walley

In a thrilling conclusion to the Spanish Superbike Championship, KOVE Racing Team ended the season on a high note. Marc Garcia and Julio Garcia united their efforts to propel the Chinese brand to new heights in the seventh and final round.

Saturday’s Triumph: At the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, both riders dominated the first race. The experienced World Champion, Marc Garcia, clinched the gold, while Julio Garcia secured a respectable fifth place.

Sunday’s Finale: The second race on Sunday, broadcast live on RFME’s YouTube channel, was another nail-biter. Marc once again took to the podium, finishing in third place, capping off an impressive weekend for the team.

As we bid farewell to 2023, KOVE Racing Team is already looking ahead with anticipation and readiness for the challenges of 2024.

CHINA RACING TEAM ESBK Best Results:

  • Four number 1 championships
  • One 3rd place

Stay tuned for more exciting races and updates as KOVE continues to break boundaries and set new standards in the world of superbike racing.