New in the world of small-displacement motorcycles in China, Kove has just revealed a new design based on its 321 platform. It is a modern cafe racer that has taken some things out of the industry manual when it comes to making a neo-retro motorcycle for the current market.
Recently unveiled in China, the 321 F Cafe is based on Kove’s other 300cc roadsters, namely the Cobra 321 R and the sporty 321 RR. The specifications of the three models are similar, as they all use a 321cc twin-cylinder engine (apparently derived from Yamaha’s design) that delivers 41.5 hp at 10,500 rpm.
Combined with its weight of only 153 kg or so (weight with a full tank), the bike is on the limit of A2 license restrictions for Europe. According to Kove, the maximum speed of this bike is 170 km/h. That being said, it also includes a six-speed gearbox.
As for the frame setup, Kove did not hesitate to use all of its engineering in the 321 models, including this cafe racer. Shared with the rest of the 321 line, the 321F Cafe also features a single-sided swingarm, inverted telescopic fork, centrally mounted monoshock, 110/70 R17 tires at the front, and 150/60 R17 tires at the rear. The bike also has spoked wheels, further enhancing the cafe racer style.
Anti-lock brakes are also standard, with the system controlling both the 320-millimeter front single disc and the 240-millimeter rear disc. With a wheelbase of just 1,390 millimeters, the size of the 321F Cafe suggests it is an agile bike to ride.
Other features include a TFT instrument panel and LED lights wrapped in a neo-retro style. The overall design is reminiscent of Husqvarna’s design language and a bit of Honda’s Hawk11. It is a globally attractive design and also has a sufficiently different look.
