★ 2023 VOGE R 125 REVIEW ★

[@VapidUsername]

At that price i can see it being a hit with college kids. Wish bikes priced like these, and as good, had been around when i was a teenager/early twenties.

[@GillyBikes]

I was really impressed when I reviewed one of these. Really good performing bike.

[@markpulling12]

Hi ..yes I was too ..the engine is superb... cheers mark

[@Honestlycryabtit]

I bought one of these on 1.8k owned it for 3 months now and it’s now on 5.1k and the bike is great can’t knock it would highly recommend it

[@lilynorthover8378]

Saw a blue/turquoise one at my local dealer. Lovely looking bike.

[@TheReg83]

Beautiful class looking bike. I wish bikes like that was out when I started out 😂😂 ah my little nsr 80 did the job❤ also Mark fair play to you for reviewing small Chinese bikes I think some of the Chinese stuff has come on a long way. Notting worng with them at all! Great prices to.

[@1960ARC]

Nice review on an impressive 125. The service interval on 125 bikes tends to be 4000 miles, so at 3000 not far off the main brands, shame their larger bikes are still 3000 mile services.

[@JDMz]

3000miles is pretty much the normal. Especially since most of them are at high rpm all the time.

[@jamesprice7470]

Great review as always mark when u think u think u have seen the best another one pops up even better.

[@markpulling12]

Yes James if I was buying a 125 naked today it would be this one Great little engine cheers mark

[@deviliciously419]

Hello Mark. Nice to hear so much enthusiasm ringing out while you were reviewing this bike, I could feel your vibe. I watched another reviewer test this Voge along with a Yamaha MT 125 and, while he absolutely adored the Yamaha, he said he would easily buy the Voge over it and not because it's nearly half the price but because in his opinion it outperformed the MT! So, having watched him, I came straight over to your channel and saw your video and it is plain that this has definitely struck many chords with you. I value your opinions highly and over the last couple of months I have been fighting over whether to buy a Lexmoto LS-Z or a Zontes ZT 125 Z2 and opted for the ZT. However, you threw a spanner in the works and this Voge is the one I shall purchase in a couple of months from now...hands down! My only gripe now is being 61 years old when I ride it but I only have to worry about anyone deriding me when the helmet comes off but honestly, why would I worry about that? I'm gonna look forward to being a cool coffin dodger!! 😀 Thank you for existing and don't ever stop giving out your excellent reviews. Take care, Paul.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Paul .... The engine on this is superb a great performer Cheers mark

[@fanaticresistance]

The man you are on about has ended up buying the Vogue over the Yamaha MT his name is Gilly

[@deviliciously419]

@@fanaticresistance Yes it was Gilly. He bought it then? Good man. Makes sense, as good as the Yammy is.

[@fanaticresistance]

@@deviliciously419 Yeah mate he has, 2.5k less for the same bike , bargain

[@andrewmillard5326]

This is the first time I've seen this motorcycle. What a beaut black is the best colour after seeing the blue in this video. Great review Mark and I have to agree with you , with that exhaust system and to die for sound it's probably the best 125 out there. Move over Japan there's a new kid on the block. ❤❤❤❤❤👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🧔

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Andrew this is a fantastic 125 bike cheers mark

[@waynecharlton954]

I think the chinese have done a good job with this bike ..im not overly keen with Chinese products but this bike they have hit the nail on the head i like it

[@martinehulme8743]

Great little bike, good price for those starting out when money is tight, I like the blue 😁 this must be great for you to give it such high eclaim 🎉 great review Mark❤ x

[@markpulling12]

Hi Martine yes this exceeded my expectations...the way it rides and the engine is superb I'd get this If I wanted a 125 cc geared bike x

[@martinehulme8743]

@@markpulling12 it did sound great 👍🏽

[@norsehall309]

G'day Mark, great reviews as always, as I'm getting older a 250cc no !onger looks like a small bike just small weight easy too pick up and move around, and plenty of power, cheers mate ride safe, Neil 🤠.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Neil ... yes this is a great little machine...I had alot of fun on this one .. great engine cheers mark

[@andy5786]

Vote bike really like mark brilliant reviews on all different motorcycles cheers 👍

[@andytownsend9163]

Wow stunning bike, not my cup of tea now but if I was 30 years younger, fab. Dash looks awesome for a 125. Cheers Mark great review as always❤👍

[@missilemick]

Which is the better bike to ride between this and benelli bn 125 ? Also which is more reliable ?

[@draoudeffargur350]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the test. 👍👏 It's a great and beautiful bike but the only problem I see it's the rear tire dimension with 140 60 17, 60 high is difficult to find for 17 diameter!...

[@gerryattrickbiker]

Hmm, mature rider tempted by a lightweight fun bike. Watched both your vids on this and the Zontes zt125z2, similar prices and power output but hard to pick a winner really. What would your choice be ??

[@markpulling12]

Easy answer...the voge ...the zontes is very good..build quality is excellent...but the voge just wins in terms of engine fun and handling Best wishes mark

[@gerryattrickbiker]

Thank you Mark, that is the way I was leaning. Most of all thanks for not "sitting on the fence" 😊

[@1990-t1j]

Very stylish. Love the yellow VOGE flashed across the tank and KTM-style plastic. Lovely contrast with the black. I suppose they do a larger capacity version. I must check. Excellent review, Mark. Nick

[@markpulling12]

Hi nick yes they do a very good 350 version cheers mark

[@1990-t1j]

@@markpulling12 I'll look it up. I won't be getting one, or even an ADV 350 as I have decided to keep my 390. I simply cannot sell it. It is too good.

[@volt8684]

I dismantled a lifan 125cc 15 yrs ago asa college project, utter garbage. This looks a belter, as I’ve said before the increased bhp is very welcome to keep up with traffic and not get bullied

[@vladimirvandenbos5516]

Hey Mark! Gerat Video. I am thorn apart between the VOGE R125 and the Zontes G1 you reviewed. Which one would you prefere regarding performance? Both sound simmilar to my ears throu the headphones. Hope i can finde a dealer in Austria that has both side by side to compare.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Vladimir...the voge just wins in performance but they are close ... the voge sounds better but is alot cheaper new here in the UK than the zontes But you'll love either Best wishes mark

[@dacentabaal]

I've heard it seats similar to a KTM where the bars are at a closer position which for me makes it feel like I'm gonna go over the handle bars, I'm torn between one of these and a Zontes G1, I heard these have a better engine but comparing wise the G1 has double the tank/travel

[@FunkyGrooveDriver]

Hi Mark, great review! I'm interested in the engine.....how do you know its an Aprilia unit? I had it down for a Honda block.....would be good to know!!! Thanks

[@markpulling12]

It was something like the rep told Poole Moto shop and they told me lol 🤣 but either way it's probably the best 125 engine I've tried recently Cheers mark

[@TE_53349]

so glad you said your height. im 5'8 with shortish legs so id probably be on my tiptoes with this bike. looking to finance one, initially been accepted so heres to hoping

[@markpulling12]

Great choice....one of the best 125 s out there ....very good engine Cheers mark

[@SlapshodWingnut]

If you had to choose this, or a Zontes, what one do you think would be the better bike?

[@markpulling12]

Hi zontes slightly better quality This has slightly better engine Both are great 👍 Cheers mark

[@margusjuur7881]

So only positive and nothing negative about this bike, according to this video? As if you have been paid by the Voge to make this video. Even the top brands like Ducati etc have always something negative, even the tiny bit. But no, not with this Chinese motorcycle. 100% only positive. Very trustworthy and informative review, have to say.

[@markpulling12]

It's a great 125 ...I'd highly recommend it...rides superbly Cheers mark

[@fcalin21]

Very nice ! Sadly, not available in Romania. Do you happen to know if it has an offset cylinder ? It is a cloned engine?

[@markpulling12]

Hi thanks I'm only aware of twin cylinders being offset ...I didn't know a single cylinder could be? Best wishes mark

[@fcalin21]

@@markpulling12 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desaxe

[@leegreveson]

Much better in the black colour scheme, though it's all personal preference I guess.

[@Tryingmybestsince1999]

Hello!! Would you say it suits a 5 ft 11" 85 kg person? Want to buy this bike but maybe it is small for me?

[@markpulling12]

Hi you could ride it no problem...you'll just be a little big on it ....also check out the zontes bikes Cheers mark

[@clangerbasher]

It does sound tres nice.

[@cbates2410]

Would you go for this or a zontes or lexmoto rss scramber

[@markpulling12]

If you can afford the zontes get that ..the voge is a very close second Cheers mark

[@jasdeepsingh4645]

Quick question, does your temperature indicator show high temp when you start the bike in the morning or cold start? Mine always shows high temp and it blinks until i start the bike and leave to run for a short while, only than it returns to show low temperature..

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes it's exactly the same...they all do this ...it's just a warning for low engine temperature 🌡️...all good 👍 Best wishes mark

[@Honestlycryabtit]

It’s just an indicator saying don’t ride until it stops flashing when it stops flashing you can stop riding

[@jon-uk3rl]

is 50 to 55 mph top speed what is to be expected of 125s in general now

[@markpulling12]

Hi ....125s come in 2 power levels really....your generic 10 hp cheap bikes which will do 50-55 mph OR full power 14 hp ISH bikes like this voge ...zontes u1 etc ...that will do 65 ISH mph Cheers mark

[@michellewilson8845]

Lovely little bike, wish it was a 300/350, there again we got the Honda CB for that.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Michelle:)

[@AndrewNorman-u2g]

So overall, this or one of the current Zontes 125's?

[@markpulling12]

Really tough choice... slightly better engine on this .... slightly better quality on the zontes I'd go for what feels best for you Best wishes mark

[@AliasMrHackenbacker]

Another great review, these chinese bikes do seem to be getting better and better. Do Voge make a scooter?

[@markpulling12]

Hi they make a 400 but it's not here in the UK Cheers mark

[@CosmicSeeker69]

@@markpulling12 they've launched a 125 ADV scoot out in Europe - electric screen 'n all!

[@Steeps1969]

Love your bike reviews, but.. A friend of mine is after a new 125, and he refuses to take his test, while wanting best performance! I'm sure I read in last weeks MCN that this bike has an Aprilia engine, and tops out at ~73MPH. Can you not do a full 'send' test on 125's? I realise that MSM no longer do full speed quotes, but when you're a national speed limit biker, that might matter, as it does to Brian, my local pub landlord :-) Thanks Mark :-)

[@markpulling12]

Hi yes this is the aprilia engine...and yes for a 125 it is quite quick ...it will max at about 70 mph....75 indicated ...where it wil be hitting the rev limiter at about 9 k in top gear Cheers mark

[@iandunipace]

why pay loads of money for a japanese. bike you might ride for a year . save a lot of money for your first bigger bike.

[@5hizzy]

Im thinking of getting one of these, just to ride now and then on weekends, probably 50-100miles tops every other weekend. If serviced regularly reckon this will last 2 3 years?

[@tommyrichardson5934]

@@5hizzyany bike. Can last years with right maintenance

[@andriihnatiuk427]

@@5hizzyIt will last a lot more with right hands. The thing here is, you are gating very complete bike for acceptable price with all the most important extras, as ABC on two wheels front fork inverted rear and front disc brakes with 2 pistons what is totally acceptable for 125cc. Looks very good full led, that’s more than you can ask for first bike.

[@lookas1209]

Do you think it will be a perfect bike for a begginer.

[@markpulling12]

Yes plus it has one of the best 125 engines I would buy this myself Cheers mark

[@lookas1209]

​@@markpulling12 am looking for a bike to buy.. my first bike so i made a good décision. Thanks for the review

[@mikephillips3947]

Nice looking bike mark 👍

[@loonytoon4921]

im 6'0 do you think this bike is uncomfortably small for me or no?

[@markpulling12]

Hi ... you should be ok ..it's not a big bike like most 125s ...but the engine is very good on these Cheers mark

[@mrsmith697]

That is a good looking bike indid..

[@CosmicSeeker69]

the ride starts at 5:15

[@joaovitor12633]

Hi, what is the average consumption of the motorcycle? How many km can this engine last?

[@markpulling12]

Hi it is very economical...about 35 km per litre....it will last over 50 000 Kms if looked after Cheers mark

[@blabla7996]

@@markpulling12 Hi, i see 3.8 liters on dashboard for cunsumption i was shocked :( In some videos, people can reach 2.4 liters

[@markpulling12]

@@blabla7996 hi that was reset and a short trip ....it gets better over distance :). 2.4 /100 km is about right 👍

[@blabla7996]

@@markpulling12 thx for your answer, loving your video by the way, cheers.

[@David-tz2zh]

The rear tire size is very rare

[@Metro6am]

Would have looked much better without VOGE in massive font down the side lol

[@clangerbasher]

Needs a bigger sticker for the brand name. 😁

[@markpulling12]

Haha yes it's huge 😂

[@clangerbasher]

@@markpulling12 I am getting a late 70s or early 80's vibe from graphics. I like it.

[@waynecharlton954]

Does the bike have abs

[@markpulling12]

Hi Wayne yes it does 😀 Cheers mark

[@999silverhk]

Only fit for city ride, no hiway

[@clivecartey]

" Only fit for city ride" ....so the A & B roads that Mark was riding have false trees and hedges ? This sort of 'capacity snobbery' is ridiculous. People have toured the world on Honda Cub's and Aussie 'Postie' bikes.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

that's in the riders head. I've done 2400m in exactly 8 weeks riding a 2006 125 scooter - and overtaken my fair share of traffic!