UNCOVERED: Zhang xue - The Untold Story

China's ZXMoto Next Trick Is A Big Boxer Engine Built To Take On BMW

ZXMoto has revealed a 1,000cc boxer prototype with shaft drive, and BMW’s adventure-bike formula is clearly in sight.

RideApart · Oct 8

ZXMoto Signs Skyler Howes Ahead of Dakar Debut. But Can They Challenge The Field?

ZXMoto just signed Skyler Howes to its factory Dakar team. Can they challenge Kove to be crowned China's best rally raid manufacturer?

RideApart · Sep 21

Richard Hammond 'Compares' ZXMoto 820RR to a Ducati Panigale V2 on Track. We Have Thoughts

Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond headed to China to see how the ZXMoto 820RR stacks up against a Ducati Panigale V2 on track.

RideApart · Aug 19

The First Chinese Brand To Win A Supersport Championship Just Built A Serious Looking Motocross Dirt Bike

ZXMoto just became the first Chinese brand to win in WorldSSP, and now it’s coming for motocross, too, with this all-new dirt bike built for serious contenders.

RideApart · May 27

ZX Moto’s 820 X Might Be the Wildest Move From Kove’s Original Founder

The founder behind Kove Moto returns with a new company and a three cylinder ADV that could shake up the segment.

RideApart · Dec 2, 2025

Kove Founder Launches ZXMoto. But Can This New Chinese Brand Stand Out?

Kove founder Zhang Xue launches a new brand as questions rise about its purpose and identity.

RideApart · Nov 16, 2025

This New Sportbike From Former Kove CEO Wants To Take On the Big Leagues

Kove founder and CEO Zhang Xue has created his own motorcycle company called ZXJC, and has announced the 820RR, a high-performance, 3-cylinder sportbike.

RideApart · Jul 23, 2025

After Mysteriously Leaving Kove, Its Founder Has a New Motorcycle Business

CEOs and founders come and go. They're mostly transient, as they float from one board room to another. But few depart under mysterious circumstances and so soon after their companies launch. And that's especially true when said company is just starting to gain some proper traction. But that was the case…

RideApart · Oct 31, 2024

Kove Moto Founder Zhang Xue Resigns, Steps Down From Post

Kove Moto founder Zhang Xue stepped down from his post. If you've paid any attention to Kove's Dakar efforts, you've seen Zhang's clear passion on display.

RideApart · Mar 4, 2024

Dakar 2024: Cornejo Wins Stage 4 And Takes The Overall Lead

You never know what's going to happen at Dakar, because even experienced riders can have mechanical, nav, or other issues while competitors have a good day.

RideApart · Jan 10, 2024