In brief. The ZXMoto 820X is the first adventure motorcycle from the brand founded by Zhang Xue, Kove's former head: an 818.8 cm³ inline three-cylinder engine, 85 kW (approximately 116 hp), 19- and 17-inch spoked wheels, and 218 kg without panniers. In September 2026, it was launched in China in two versions, Strike at 46,800 yuan and Touring at 57,800 yuan (approximately 6,250 and 7,700 euros at the exchange rate, excluding European taxes). The European debut is expected at EICMA 2026 (Milan, November 5-8), with sales in 2027.
In Italy, the brand is distributed exclusively by Padana Sviluppo (agreement announced on March 28, 2026), but the price and arrival date of the 820X have not yet been announced. The standard-equipment panniers and top case bear the LOBOO logo, a brand distributed by Endurrad: we are stating this upfront because we have a direct interest in it.
The 820X is already on sale in China and arrives in Milan in November
In less than a year, it went from a prototype displayed at EICMA 2025 to a motorcycle with a list price on the Chinese market. It has changed its name (it was the 820 ADV), front end, and wheel sizes.
| Milestone | When | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| 820 ADV prototype | EICMA, November 2025 | Presentation of the brand and the three-cylinder engine; 21/18-inch wheels on the prototype |
| Italian importer | March 28, 2026 | Padana Sviluppo announces the exclusive multi-year agreement for Italy |
| Homologation documents | August 2026 | 85 kW, 220 km/h, 218/235 kg, 19/17-inch wheels emerge |
| Launch in China | September 2026, CIMAMotor show | Two versions, Strike and Touring, with official prices in yuan |
| European debut | EICMA 2026, November 5-8 (expected) | International presentation indicated by all sources, not yet confirmed by the manufacturer |
| Sales in Europe | 2027 | After European homologation; no date for Italy |
Behind ZXMoto is Kove's founder and a home-built engine
Zhang Xue is an engine engineer: this explains why the brand started with its own powerplant rather than a purchased engine.
Three facts that matter
- Origin. Zhang Xue founded and led Kove, the brand behind the 800X that arrived in Europe in recent years. ZXMoto is his subsequent project, presented to the European public at EICMA 2025.
- A family built around the three-cylinder engine. The same engine powers the 820RR supersport and the 820R naked bike; the 820X is the adventure version.
- Racing. In the 2026 World Supersport Championship, the Italian Evan Bros team races as ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing with the 820RR-RS: a public proving ground for the engine's reliability.
If you're interested in Kove's journey in Europe, we covered it in the guide to the differences between the 2026 Kove 800X versions.
The 820X's three-cylinder engine is tuned for torque, not horsepower
On the 820RR, the same engine produces over 130 hp; on the adventure model, it is reduced to 85 kW for more midrange drive.
| Data | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Inline three-cylinder, liquid-cooled | Manufacturer |
| Displacement | 818.8 cm³ | Manufacturer and homologation |
| Power | 85 kW, approximately 116 hp | Chinese homologation (MIIT), reported by the press |
| Torque | 80 Nm (rpm not disclosed) | Figure from the Chinese launch reported by the press; the prototype was rated at 85 Nm at 9,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | Chinese homologation |
| Transmission | Standard bidirectional quickshifter | Press, launch in China |
Why a three-cylinder engine on a middleweight adventure bike
Parallel twins dominate the middleweight segment because they cost less and are compact. The three-cylinder engine delivers smoother power and fewer vibrations on long rides: it is the choice Triumph has defended for years on the Tiger, and one Yamaha could bring to EICMA with the Ténéré 900. If both arrive, in 2027 the three-cylinder engine would stop being an exception among middleweight adventure bikes.
With a 19-inch front wheel, the 820X is a road crossover, not an enduro
The prototype had 21- and 18-inch wheels; the production bike switched to 19 and 17 inches. This is the change that most affects the bike's character.
| Category | ZXMoto 820X | Data reliability |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Spoked, 19" front and 17" rear | Type approval |
| Tires | 120/70 R19 and 170/60 R17 | Type approval |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm | Type approval |
| Dimensions | 2,320 × 950 × 1,455 mm | Type approval, as reported by the press |
| Seat height | Adjustable: 825, 865 or 910 mm | Press reports, launch in China (a single source for all three values) |
| Fuel tank | 27 liters | Press reports, launch in China (a single source; the prototype was listed at 25 L) |
| Frame | Steel, aluminum swingarm | EICMA prototype, carried over to the production model |
| Standard protection | Crash bars, aluminum skid plate, handguards, auxiliary lights | Official images and type approval |
- work especially well for travel on asphalt and mountain roads
- handle gravel roads and easy unpaved tracks
- provide highway stability with a long wheelbase and a load
- demanding off-road riding, where 21" wheels and enduro geometry are needed
- the most common knobby tires in size 90/90-21
- its lightness: with panniers, it exceeds 230 kg
The Strike and Touring differ in their radar, not their engines
The engine, chassis and much of the equipment are shared. The Touring adds radar-based rider assistance.
| Equipment | 820X Strike | 820X Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Price in China | 46,800 yuan | 57,800 yuan |
| Cornering ABS with a 6-axis inertial measurement unit | Yes | Yes |
| Ride-by-wire and bidirectional quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Heated grips | Yes | Yes |
| Front and rear cameras | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless, USB-C port, vertical TFT display | Yes | Yes |
| Radar, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring | No | Yes |
| Electronically controlled suspension | Conflicting sources | Yes |
218 kg is a figure to treat with caution
The figure is confirmed by multiple sources, but none says for certain whether it includes fuel.
Why the difference matters
The German magazine Motorrad writes that the 218 kg would «probably be without fuel». If so, with a 25-27-liter tank the 820X would weigh over 235 kg in running order without panniers, making it heavier than the Tiger 900 GT. If the figure were with a full tank, it would be surprisingly light for a three-cylinder with standard crash bars and skid plate. Until there is a European technical data sheet, the weight comparison remains open.
The 820X's panniers and top case bear the LOBOO brand
Motorrad referred to «apparently» LOBOO supply; images released by ZXMoto show the embossed logo on the top case and a second brand on the side of the pannier.
For LOBOO, this is a change of role: from an aftermarket brand selling cases and frames for other manufacturers' motorcycles to an original-equipment supplier for a motorcycle manufacturer, with cases homologated together with the motorcycle. ZXMoto, however, has not issued a statement about the supply, nor any codes or capacities for the cases.
- the 820X's original equipment is branded LOBOO
- the cases were homologated with the motorcycle (235 kg)
- that the LOBOO products in the catalogue are already compatible with the 820X
- that aftermarket frames or protection systems for this motorcycle currently exist in Europe
The case-mounting frames are model-specific: anyone who claims compatibility with the 820X today is claiming something they cannot know. What we can show you is the LOBOO aluminium range we sell for motorcycles already on the market, from the same product family.
- Volumes
- 36 L or 45 L
- Shell
- Aluminium, stainless steel hinges
- Sealing
- Perimeter gasket and overlapping edge
- Lock
- Key-operated, 2 keys, padlock point
- Finish
- Silver or black
- Mounting plate
- Not included, motorcycle-specific
- Price
- from €342 to €419
- Configurations
- 30+35, 35+35, 37+37, 38+45, 45+45 L
- Material
- Aluminium, waterproof
- Why they are asymmetrical
- Narrower right side for the exhaust
- Frames
- Not included, model-specific
- Availability
- Only the 30+35 L pair in stock
- Price
- from €644 to €774 per pair
To organize the load inside the hard cases, there are inner bags for cases (€49.90 for the pair of side bags, €39.90 for the top case bag), and the guide on how to choose an aluminium case explains why it is the frame, not the case, that determines compatibility.
On paper, the 820X challenges the Triumph Tiger 900 GT; in the workshop, it doesn't
Same three-cylinder architecture, same wheel sizes, same road-oriented purpose: the fairest comparison is with the Tiger 900 GT, not with 21-inch adventure bikes.
| Category | ZXMoto 820X | Triumph Tiger 900 GT (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Inline 3-cylinder, 818.8 cm³ | Inline 3-cylinder, 888 cm³ |
| Power | 85 kW (approximately 116 hp) | 108 hp at 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 80 Nm (Chinese launch figure) | 90 Nm at 6,850 rpm |
| Weight | 218 kg without panniers, reference unclear | 222 kg in running order |
| Fuel tank | 27 L (one source) | 20 L |
| Wheels and tires | Spoked, 120/70-19 and 170/60-17 | Alloy, 100/90-19 and 150/70-17 |
| Seat height | 825-910 mm, adjustable | 820-840 mm |
| Price | Not announced in Italy | €14,995 ex-dealer |
| Network in Italy | Padana Sviluppo, network for the 820X to be defined | Established |
What is not included in the table
The 820X claims more power, a larger tank, and electronic equipment that costs extra on the Tiger. The Tiger has more torque and delivers it lower down, which matters more than horsepower in real-world use. But the real comparison comes down to support, availability of genuine replacement parts under warranty, used value, and accessory availability: for the Tiger, you can already find accessories dedicated to the Tiger 900 and our guide to what you really need for the Tiger 900. The 820X will need time.
The Chinese price is not the Italian price
The 46,800 and 57,800 yuan prices are for the Chinese domestic market. In Italy, duties, European homologation, transport, importer and dealer margins, and VAT must be added.
The conversions use the exchange rate from October 9, 2026 (7.49 yuan per euro). They are only intended to give an indication of the order of magnitude: they are not estimates of the Italian list price, which has yet to be announced.
Who sells it in Italy
On March 28, 2026, Padana Sviluppo of Brescia, already an importer of CFMoto, Kymco, Voge, and Yadea, announced a multi-year agreement to import and distribute ZXMoto exclusively in Italy, with a stated network of approximately 1,000 dealers and authorized workshops for all its brands. The group’s website lists ZXMoto among the brands it distributes. In March, the press reported that the 500RR would be the first model in dealerships by the end of 2026, with most of the range arriving in 2027; the 820X has not yet been added to an Italian price list.
Frequently asked questions about the ZXMoto 820X
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Already have an adventure bike to prepare?
You will have to wait for the 820X. If you are travelling with a motorcycle already on the market, tell us the make, model and year: we will point you to compatible frames, cases and protection. Prices, availability and support are also available in the Endurrad app for iPhone.
Motorcycle cases and bagsSources. Chinese type-approval data reported by Australian Motorcycle News (12/08/2026) and Motorcycles.News (31/08/2026); MOTORRAD, Maik Schwarz, 02/09/2026 (weight, LOBOO, network in Germany); China Motor World (21/09/2026) and Car2Day (22/09/2026) for versions, prices in yuan, torque, seat and tank at the Chinese launch; HDmotori (30/03/2026) and Motori Magazine (29/03/2026) for the Padana Sviluppo agreement, confirmed by the padanasviluppo.it website; InMoto, 2025 Triumph Tiger 900 GT price list; Trading Economics for the EUR/CNY exchange rate on 09/10/2026. Images of the 820X released by ZXMoto.
How to read the data. “Type approval” refers to documents filed with the Chinese authorities; “press reports, launch in China” refers to data reported by specialist publications that have not yet been confirmed by an official European specification sheet. We will update this page after the presentation at EICMA 2026.
