Hi Mark, I bought my TRK502 in January, 21 plate with only 373 miles on it. Great bike, no doubt, however, probably as we all do, still casually looking. Your review of the new Voge DSX525 has blown we away. What I can't understand is the difference you quote in legal speed cruising revs. The TRK doors 70 mph at around 6000 whereas the Voge is quoted to do it at 5. The Benelli seems to ever so slightly best the torque figure but the biggest difference is Tge dry weight, but just surprised at the size of the difference. Really would appreciate your feedback. Please keep up the good work and most importantly stay safe. Kind regards David Rutherford.

Great review Mark, what amazing value and spec! 👏😀👍🏍

great review mark :) 👍

Great review good bike I like it thanks for sharing mate

CF Moto would get my money primarily because of the Branding. I dont want anything called a Voge.

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As always, only pros, no cons. Another "great" review.

On the suspension travel... it's possible this could have that about its suspension, but on the roads, even if the suspension is sprung exactly the same - the larger front wheel and beefier tyres will make a noticeable difference in gliding over bumps and potholes. I noticed this big time after a few years riding scooters for my delivery job, then returned to geared bikes and suddenly potholes and bumps seemed nothing like as bad as I'd remembered them. It's all about relative perspective, although what I was riding was the cb300r, which was extremely lightweight and had showa big piston forks, which probably made an even bigger difference.

Great value for money. As a good test give it to Freddie Dobbs to take it to Africa. Great review as always.

Trading in the bigger gorgeous 1100 for a new Icon. My friends think I’m crazy. The smaller 800 is just an easier more fun bike to ride in the city. Thoughts?

I am from India and finally got to do a longish test ride yesterday. A few salient points from the perspective of someone who currently rides a Versys 1000: + Very comfortable and natural ergonomics + Had read a lot of reviews of the engine being smooth despite being a single, but the test ride was a revelation in terms of just how smooth! + Paint quality seems quite nice + The 2nd gear is almost like an automatic - it plays comfortably from absolutely crawling speeds and linearly pulls through to 50+ kmph without straining the engine + 100 kmph effortlessly at between 4500-5000 rpm and has more than enough breath left for overtakes. Could not take it up to the top speed range + Adequate and predicable braking + Extremely nimble and flickable - again feels unreal for a 210 kg bike - The rear suspension, switchgear quality, a few weld finishes could be better - but no deal breakers - Worried about the chain sprocket being on the same side as the exhaust - from a maintenance perspective - There's something that looks like an ECU (but was told it is not), that is fitted to the rear of the belly pan. This seems to be poorly positioned as that is the one point that the underbody might take a few hits if one if not careful - Stock seat is a little short for 2-up riding but looks good and provides adequate comfort - There isn't an option available with zero chrome :( - that's just a personal preference as maintaining chrome parts in a tropical, humid, dusty country is painful - Very little storage space for papers and basic tools, and there is no lock for the seat - Stock mirrors are too small for my liking - The indicators, albeit bright, are too small for my liking

As a new Transalp owner (18,400 kms in, and still loving it) I am staggered at the specs and price of this thing. Begs the question; how do they do it? Can't help wondering where these manufacturers, and their Japanese competitors, will be in five years or so. But that depends entirely on western acceptance of Chinese bikes, and that may take a little longer. How long can they keep offering these bikes at these prices, all Brembos and tubeless rims, if we aren't buying them? Our acceptance will depend on longer-term ride reports, and the establishment (or not) of independent dealerships. At the moment of course they tend to be additions to more established makes. This Voge is a little heavy, but then has SO MUCH by way of options, it's no wonder. So at this point we all just have to 'keep an open mind' and see where this goes. I notice the odd CFMoto turning up at our bike gatherings, and they have taken over a large part of the Honda dealership I bought my Transalp from. Our world is changing.

This bike is pretty nice but those brakes i think not. Pretty decent spec for the price. Id pull the abs and traction control fuses especially on that just in case lol

Endorsing chines thieves, not only it's crap quality but stolen technology as well

Yeah, as soon as the bike starts it sounds exciting. Great that Mark is exactly the same size as me but I thought it was too tall for me when I sat on a demo, maybe I'll try again?

Mighty review there mark , wow it has some specs on it , basically a f900gs with all the options for small money, 🤌

Japanese bikes are good but for year they really have not changed much like cars most cars come with satellite navigation you don't get it unless you buy a BMW GS, but this has everything under 9 grand even dash cam front and rear and with a proven BMW engine unbelievable value I know what I would buy all day long no brainer the Japanese got to concerned, and a lot of bikes are made In China and India don't understand the issues these days, great review Mark 👍

Another top review Mark. Let’s be perfectly honest here - this IS a BMW F900GS just in different clothes. The Chinese are now doing what some of the big car manufacturers did 20 years ago and just building lots of different brands under one big roof. If I had the choice of this or the Beemer at twice the price, fully specced up, it would be a complete no brainer. The West really needs to wake up and either create some really good bikes at fair prices for their brand or start rethinking whether they should be building bikes at all. I’ve always supported the big name manufacturers over the best decades of my riding years, but the value and spec of these machines can no longer be mocked or ignored entirely.

Hi Mark, this bike has really peeked my interest, not sure if it has enough power for 2 up touring, what do you think?. For the price and for wha you get for your money, it's very impressive.

Makes me laugh, keyless entry on a bike 🤣😂. I have little to no interest in tech but I do like the blind spot detection. Excellent review as always from MP.

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Even has right angled tyre valves too - very well thought out bike. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon.

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Great review Mark thank you!

Thanks for another excellent report on probably the most sensible motorcycles available

I was about to order this ebike on Buy Best Gear, but then I saw the automatic opt-in for adding a tip😮 What on earth is that all about? Isn't it enough that I'm giving a company my custom these days? Baffling. Suffice to say I'm not placing an order with a company that want their palms greased, because if I opt-out then what sort of customer service can I expect.

I sounds like a noise from your brake disc. Mine came with not good form. The brakes took on the front wheel. I put it upside down and re-stricted the disc and now the front wheel keeps on rowling for decades.

I still feel, looking at it one more time, that the radiator could have been made narrower but slightly longer/taller, than the one it actually has.

Thanks for your review, you always do a good job. The Current crop of Triumph twins are right side drive if I am not mistaken, or at least my 2011 865 T100 Bonneville was.

For this genre of bike, it looks very good. It's got a good engine, as well. Nice gold, cross-spoke wheels taking tubeless tyres. Excellent video, Mark. Nick [they've changed my username back to 1990, plus a bit]

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I don't think there's Yamaha Nikon will disappear. This type of bike is futuristic we are in the futuristic atmosphere right here on Earth. This is the way to go for many / alternative / beginner / continuation. It is an ingenious bike. Most people buy bikes according to their environment / people that they are around, hardly anyone is an individual. If someone wants the Yamaha nikon bike they had better get it, this bike may help or add to a person to be more of the individual in who they were created to be...!

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cant decide at all. eliminator or rebel 500? new driver here on the verge of buying one of these two. great video!

Give it shaft drive and they would have a top seller

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The thing for me is I am short. 5'6 and I have an inside leg about 28-29 so most modern bikes are out for me. But this having a lower seat makes sense. So its gonna come down too what i get offered for my 650 interceptor. So wish me luck.

Great review as always mark. This really is a very appealing bike.

Mate love your videos watching them from Bangladesh just wanted to ask a question will you review zontes hyper trail 125 in future😊

Great review Mark. STR low 18:26 or KTM 790 to replace my Scrambler me-tnhinks.

If you take a folding solar panel and a power bank of some sort on a day trip, and are low on battery to get back home, is it possible to recharge/top-up the battery?

Update on range test using assist level 1 managed 20 miles this was rode on bumpy grass playing field so one would think more could be achieved on smooth road/path

I've got just two aids on my bike, ABS and me and i have no problems with that whatsoever. Do these types of bikes only have one designer because to me they all look the same and seem sadly lacking in overall character.

Awesome Mark.. looks great amazing price.. and seems pretty much the same as a GS850.. great review as always buddy 😊 Pete

Excellent review I like 😮

0:45 that won't include sales tax

Irresponsible journalism to not point out why this bike is such good value for money. Chinese companies are not playing on a level field with their manufacturing competitors from other countries. They steal IP, copy deigns, don’t innovate and don’t have the same worker and environmental protections. No wonder then that Chinese bikes are so cheap; notwithstanding that they might be good machines. If you’re hanging out a motorcycle reviewer shingle, then you should tell the whole story.

Looks great value, top quality review as always Mark, I seen another reviewer in Spain complaining about serious engine heat on these. Maybe a good thing in our avg weather!

It will be interesting to see how long it takes before the motor implodes & everything falls off it or fails. If not, then they are on to a winner, truly amazing value for money.

Incredible value for money. I can see the grim reaper hanging over the Japanese motorcycles industry unless they wake up. Lovely looking bike and spec superb. These will be 2nd hand bargains. 90bhp with fat torque is superb on road performance