Meet the motorcycle
A smaller rally motorcycle can make a narrow approach road less intimidating, but a long-distance plan also includes the hours spent reaching it. The 350 RALLY raises useful questions about carrying fuel, managing vibration and packing lightly. A generous tank is valuable only when the resulting loaded motorcycle still suits the rider and the terrain.
The EICMA release confirms the model and a second-half-2027 roadmap. The indexed product sheet provides provisional dimensions; direct product URLs redirected to the generic homepage during archiving. Treat sheet-only figures as provisional until the delivery-market sheet is available.
The key numbers
| Item | Manufacturer specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 349.9cc single |
| Tank | 21 L |
| Wheels | 21 / 18 in |
| Balancing | Dual counter-balancers |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, launch release |
| Roadmap | 2027 H2, not a local delivery promise |
| Provisional power | 30 kW @ 9,000 rpm |
| Provisional torque | 33.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Provisional dry mass | 143 kg; not fuelled mass |
| Provisional seat | 890 mm |
| Provisional clearance | 260 mm |
| Provisional travel F/R | 250 / 230 mm |
| Provisional gearbox | 6-speed |
| Delivery / payload | Final country specification required |
Manufacturer figures for the market stated above. Dry, wet and no-fuel weights use different definitions and should not be compared directly.
The changes, explained.
Fuel reserve changes loaded mass
The tank is large for this displacement class.
How it works
Fuel adds mass as well as range; actual range depends on speed, surface and consumption.
What it means on a ride
Plan refuelling intervals using measured consumption and a reserve rather than tank capacity alone.
The consideration · A dry-weight figure must never be compared directly with a rival’s fully fuelled mass.
Balancers manage one part of vibration
The release identifies dual counter-balancers.
How it works
Balancing counters selected inertial forces; the complete vehicle can still transmit vibration through mounts and contact points.
What it means on a ride
Try a sustained legal cruising pace before selecting long daily road stages.
The consideration · Do not describe the engine as vibration-free without a measured test.
Lubrication is not a maintenance exemption
The launch description identifies dry-sump lubrication.
How it works
Oil supply and storage arrangements influence lubrication under changing attitudes, while correct oil level remains essential.
What it means on a ride
Learn the exact warm-up and checking procedure and plan service stops before remote travel.
The consideration · No oil-change interval is inferred from the racing connection.
Full-size wheels need usable footing
The motorcycle uses rally-style wheel proportions.
How it works
Wheel radius helps obstacle approach, while loaded sag and seat width influence reach at a stop.
What it means on a ride
Practise mounting and turning on uneven ground with a small luggage load first.
The consideration · Provisional dimensions do not establish real loaded clearance.
Pack for recovery, not only storage
The platform targets lighter adventure travel.
How it works
Each accessory adds mass; high bags increase the effort of correcting a leaning machine.
What it means on a ride
Prioritise tools, communication and a light packing plan over filling every possible bag.
The consideration · A rally appearance is not confirmation of competition homologation or service support.
A closer look at the hardware
Long journeys, different surfaces
Paved transfers
Check sustainable speed and vibration before booking long motorway days.
Gravel travel
Set pressure for the fitted tyres and load; allow recovery time between consecutive bumps.
Narrow mountain tracks
Keep luggage compact and identify turning points before the road becomes difficult.
Sand and soft ground
Fuel and luggage alter the balance substantially. Build skills on controlled terrain before a remote attempt.
Remote stages
Confirm parts, service intervals and communication. A large tank does not cover every recovery problem.
Price & budget
Published prices are identified by country. Where a tariff has not been confirmed, no numerical estimate is substituted for a manufacturer price.
| Market / status | Price |
|---|---|
| Europe · official price | Not announced in the reviewed release |
| Mainland China · official price | Launch and price not confirmed |
Check the delivered-market specification and a written quotation including registration, delivery and accessories. Prices in one country do not establish availability or a converted retail price in another.
Where it fits
The 350 RALLY suits consideration by riders who prioritise light packing and rough access roads. Final country specifications and a genuine loaded test should decide the purchase, not provisional dry mass alone.
Sources & photo licences
- KOVE · EICMA launch release ↗ · Reviewed 2026-11-05
- KOVE · indexed provisional product sheet; direct URL redirected during review ↗ · Reviewed 2026-11-05
Photograph credits and permitted use
- OFFICIAL LINEUP DISPLAY — KOVE’s EICMA2026 stand, with several models; not an isolated photograph of this motorcycle. · © KOVE
Official source · copyright retained ↗ - OFFICIAL LINEUP ARTWORK — multiple rally, sport and electric models shown together; no individual model identity is implied. · © KOVE
Official source · copyright retained ↗
Researched 2026-11-05 · Availability and equipment can differ between Europe and China. Technical implications are editorial interpretation; no independent riding test is claimed.