What is lost
No brand can release a bike that’s magically lighter and bouncier without some tradeoffs, and there are a few with the Rally.
First off is the price tag. While Chinese bikes have a rep for being super-affordable, that’s not the case here. The Rally clocks in at $12,999, $2,000 more than the Pro.
It’s also significantly more than you might pay for slightly less juiced adventure bikes from more established brands such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha, all of which offer bikes with 649cc or more of displacement for $11,000 or less.
The Rally also ditches tubeless-ready wheels, which cuts down on your tire choices. While you can mount up hardcore enduro rubber for gnarly terrain, it’s still a notable turnoff.
All that ground clearance also raises the seat height up over 35 inches, which may ward off shorter riders, even with the weight savings making things a bit more manageable.
