2026

Design Awards Gold Winner - KAVA POWERSPORTS CO., LTD.

KAVA Strider 1000

Entrant

KAVA POWERSPORTS CO., LTD.

Category

Cars & Motorcycles - ATV

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

Leveraging intelligent, ecosystem-driven, and scenario-based designs, this all-terrain vehicle ensures safety even in extreme environments and significantly lowers the barrier to entry, allowing more users to easily experience the thrill of off-roading.
KAVA Strider 1000 pioneers an offline video transmission system, ingeniously combining FPV digital video transmission with ELRS low-latency communication. Thanks to that, team members can share real-time locations and HD images even in cellular dead zones, ensuring team coordination in extreme conditions. An onboard drone control module effortlessly extends the user’s vision beyond physical boundaries—with one-touch takeoff/landing, eagle-eye pathfinding, and follow-shot functions—serving as an on-call “scout” that expands the breadth of exploration. The vehicle is also equipped with intelligent control gloves that support seamless vehicle-device interconnection, allowing users to manage navigation and communication without taking their hands off the controls; built-in haptic feedback and gesture recognition systems ensure precise, smooth operation even while on the move. Moreover, an integrated screen effectively reduces distractions during the ride, keeping the user focused.
In terms of power, KAVA Strider 1000 boasts a 144V pure electric platform—far surpassing the industry-standard 72V solution. This setup stably delivers high torque even under heavy-load off-road conditions while greatly boosting charging efficiency. The energy module can be detached to serve as a 5000mAh power bank, providing reliable power for outdoor gear and effectively alleviating low-battery anxiety.
Drawing inspiration from fierce saber-toothed tigers, KAVA Strider 1000 features a vertical fang-like front fascia and sharp, sculpted body facets, translating superior performance into a visual language full of tension and dynamism. The surface is treated with high-tensile engineering textures and high-hardness baked paint, resisting scratches from branches and rocks to maintain a rugged, premium look even in harsh environments.

Credits

Jun Zhang
Yu Guo
Dong Yuan
Bowen Zhang
Pengkai Xia
Liqiang Liang
Jianjun Li
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