A review on the superb value voge ds525x PLEASE LIKE,SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE THANKS :) voge 525dsx review
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@markrigg70382 ай бұрын
My friend and I went for the Benelli 702 after your review, my friend went with the green 702 x , he ordered it from Pool moto who delivered it to him on the Wirral near liverpool, fantastic service from them, I went for the black 702 which is a bit lower as I have a Dickie hip, were really pleased with the bikes as they have that bit more punch than the Cf , thanks for all your reviews , your the only guy I go to for a no nonsense accurate review 👍
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks mark I appreciate that 😊
@user-sw2lv3zp6o2 ай бұрын
Extremely well-equipped motorcycle: centre stand, tubeless spoked wheels, rack, great dash, effective screen. Looks well-finished, as well. What great value. It really makes you think that there is no need for more. Thorough review, as ever, Mark.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks nick my thoughts exactly... Great bike for the money Cheers mark
@neilheyes66512 ай бұрын
Read that as great rack😅, note to self read more carefully.
@Errol.C-nz2 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12 did I miss the fuel economy/range check.. you estimated 200mpg but.. top reviews as ever 👌🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿☑️
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
@@Errol.C-nz hi yes I said it about 3:00 70 mpg UK so 200 mile range ;)
@davidmatthews30932 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12That would be 100 miles down on the 500X’s range.
@richardsmith9210Ай бұрын
Excellent review, I bought my last bike based on your review and was not disappointed many thanks
@davidmatthews30932 ай бұрын
I rode a DS525X in France last October. I’d just ordered a 300 Rally from the dealer and at the same time arranged to have a new rear tyre fitted to my 2021 500X. When I turned up for the tyre change the dealer asked if I would like to try the brand new DS525 that he had just put on trade plates. It had less than 10 km on the clock. I took it out and enjoyed riding it. It is so well equipped it’s a real bargain at the price. It was hard to make any real performance comparisons with my 500X but I enjoyed riding the Voge and even managed a bit of off road riding. I then rode the hour’s ride home on the 500X. When I got home I was pleased because although I had found the DS525X really good to ride, comfortable, coming fully specced at a very good price I wasn’t tempted to trade in my Honda just yet. It’s difficult to make any subjective comparison between the two because the Voge was so new but on my ride home the Honda was simply nicer to ride. That didn’t surprise me, the 500X is the best bike I’ve ever owned and after trading in the Pan European that I had owned for nine years before it my annual mileage doubled. That says it all, it’s a great touring bike for my needs. Having said that the Voge ran it close and that’s a big positive for it. Add in the equipment level and price and I’m sure that it will be very successful in that part of the market. I would certainly recommend that anyone interested in a lower mid-range adventure touring bike to have a very close look at one.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks great comment 😁
@trevjones13152 ай бұрын
This is the first review of yours I've seen. Really comprehensive, I found myself watching intently. Fair play, you do a cracking job. 👍 Bike looks good value but needs more noise.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Trev really appreciate it Cheers mark
@TheDervMan2 ай бұрын
Loving the 'fill' indicators. Lovely bike and great value too.
@danielforde-pogson2 ай бұрын
Not really my kind of bike, but I do really like it. Lots of lovely aspects like the seat, screen, great pegs, rear rack, lovely engine. Great review as usual.
@ernsthammargren1899Ай бұрын
What an attractive modern, well equipped bike you have shown us. Feels like a must have now! Thank you Mark🎉
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Thankyou glad you enjoyed it Best wishes mark
@Dave-in-FranceАй бұрын
Hi Mark, first of all let me give my overall impression on this bike review : This is the best bike review of ANY bike I've ever watched. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You take your audience through all of the thought processes when contemplating the purchase of a middleweight 'sport' tourer so well, so thoroughly, so calmly; that the only thing left to do is - go and buy a Voge 525X !! I'm currently running a Himalayan 411 after a lifetime of bigger, more powerful bikes and I'm in the market for additional or replacement bike. The only question left in my mind is, will the Voge 525X be just a bit physically too small as I'm 6 ft and 110 kgs. But fortunately I have a test ride booked in with my local VOGE on friday so I can resolve the size issue then. Thanks again for all the quality work you've obviously put in, to present the bike to us. Subscribed. PS I have been trying to get a ride on the new Himmie 452 (which is what I would really I love, I think) but over here in France no-one appears to have deliveries of them yet. What is your opinion/comparison of the two bikes, as both would do what I want done and are in the same ballpark price-wise here in France.
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi Dave many thanks I really appreciate that...the himi 450 is slow at the moment as we speak it's being delivered in the UK ....I'll give you a full review of the Himalayan very soon ....but I think I'd prefer the voge tbh Best wishes
@AWSmoto2 ай бұрын
Great review as always, good looking bike, fantastic value for money, what’s not to like
@paul_london12 күн бұрын
This looks really refined, thanks for the review!
@brettroman32182 ай бұрын
Impressive’little’ adventure tourer Mark. Just the right size without feeling top heavy.I only hope they make it across the pond here in Canada.Thanks,
@vince62196 күн бұрын
Nice review Mark.. what a great bike for the money!!!, That engine almost looks like the Honda engine... I love all the stuff you get with this bike that you would have to pay extra for, I'm gunna stick my neck out now.... If this bike isn't a massive seller in the UK i'll eat my hat! 🤪. Cheers Mark 😊
@leeoflincoln70622 ай бұрын
Wow, fabulous review! I really appreciate that you haven’t been biased by this being a Chinese machine, as other reviews I’ve seen on here do. Well done Mark! My daily ride is a Harley Ultra Limited and I am about to get a second ride because while I love the Harley, it is not the most practical machine. I was thinking of buying a NX500 but now I’ve seen your review, I’m going to give the Voge a try. After all, I want the best motorcycle I can afford and have no reason to be more loyal to the Japanese than the Chinese. Thanks Mark.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Lee no I really like these Chinese bikes and thinking about it most jap machines are made elsewhere now anyway.... Thailand? :) :) Best wishes
@zootius2 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12 Can you point me at a review where you DIDN'T like the bike?
@zootius2 ай бұрын
I absolutely believe that the Chinese can make a bike or car to any quality point you want to specify for a budget. The only reasons I wouldn't buy one are 1. Dealership networks are thin on the ground and small-time so there is a worry about warranty work and getting parts. 2. The perception about Chinese bikes needs to change in the general public. This situation is exactly where we were with Japanese cars and bikes in the 1970s. While we can find that ignorance amusing, at this point in time it means that Chinese bikes will depreciate hard or even be unsellable on the used market.
@markfranks13292 ай бұрын
@@zootius Very well put.
@CosmicSeeker69Ай бұрын
@@zootiusexactly what us with a brain are thinking. I've just looked at all the comments on the 452 Himmy review - blah blah blah CFMoto....but which bike would you want to use in the REAL adventure world where you ride across continents? Oh, that would be the Himmy then 😉
@duanestiles48212 ай бұрын
Great job as always mark your spot on looking forward to more reviews and stay safe brovo
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Duane ...quite a few lined up this year Cheers mark
@Hinckley_Biker2 ай бұрын
As in a lot of the other comments Mark, a fantastic review! you've sold me on this bike, I want one!! I think it looks fantastic, unbelievable just what you get for your money, an extra £500 over the standard bike for a complete luggage set, and it looks to be aluminium? Hmm . . my local dealer in Hinckley has these bikes in stock . . . Yes dear it makes perfect sense for me to have two bikes . . . no really 🤔😅
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks Dennis 😄
@marcmelis85842 ай бұрын
Nice bike Mark , again a good review . i have already 700km on my 702 . cheers Marc
@markfranks13292 ай бұрын
Another excellent and comprehensive appraisal. These really do look good and, visually, is very much like the CFMoto 800MT. Both offer fantastic value. These negative perceptions of Chinese bikes will change in time, I'm sure. After all, Japanese bikes of the 60s had a similar welcome. Good work, Mark. 👍
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks mark...I appreciate the feedback...yes the Chinese brands and really coming out with some good bikes now best wishes
@karlfonner75892 ай бұрын
Thank you for another well done review Mark. Although these motorcycles will never show up in the states. I can see why. Our Honda dealer has CF Moto in stock, and nobody seems to want to buy them. I could be wrong though. All in all, the motorcycle looks very good and capable.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Karl ....it's been slow but these bikes are getting popular in the UK ..now .. benelli..voge .. cfmoto etc are getting interest now Cheers mark
@CosmicSeeker69Ай бұрын
@@markpulling12agreed. But as a salesman of 44 years, there's a world between interest and actual sales.
@martinehulme87432 ай бұрын
Looks a great bike for the price 🎉 fab review as always mark ‼️ x😊
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Martine....x
@arvinsantos20022 ай бұрын
Great bike for its price. Will definitely look into this bike on my next purchase next month. 😊
@daviddring37442 ай бұрын
Very nice looking bike with a good spec and good price, only thing missing is heated grips, which is a shame. A back to back review of this bike with the CFMoto 450MT would be really useful😄
@steveh78232 ай бұрын
Excellent bike, they could have offered storage in the fairing bodywork. Looks like a lot of space behind the plastic. Would be nice see a waterproof, lockable cubbies with a power outlet to charge the phone, keep gloves or camera etc.
@patrickkavanagh7253Ай бұрын
Hi Mark thanks again for a super review
@user-ec9dh2oh5e2 ай бұрын
Well mark that bike got me... written alover it why? Value ..well equipped ... light and fast enough fairly simple....quality tyres... (just bought same for my vstrom).and the icing on the the cake my name intials on side DS😂😂😂 even your review bike reg DSX.....😂😂 I've had Cfmoto 650 in the past no issues at all...cheers mark...
@RobinWinterton2 ай бұрын
Always Good. Keep it up Mark.
@wltrlg2 ай бұрын
Excellent review and compelling bike!
@simonbowen66532 ай бұрын
Usual top review. LCD screen didn't seem that clear in daytime riding though that could just be your GoPro. Given the impressive level of equipment I'm surprised it's not TFT.
@peakrider48862 ай бұрын
Hi Mark. Excellent review, I found your explanation and analysis of the bikes’ features to be very thorough. Additional elements I would have found useful would be some of the more practical features, such as how the rear suspension is adjusted - is there a remote for the preload or do you have to manually adjust with a C spanner, and how easy is it to get at; where is the oil fill and drain and the filter and how accessible are they for home maintenance; does it come with a toolkit and what’s inside it; just some thoughts I had after watching. It would be great to see a review of all these different value for money options and a comparison of where they are similar and where they differ. Many thanks, Richard from Cornwall.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Richard....yes c spanner for rear shock...and oil fill and drain in the usual place Best wishes mark
@robertcole32802 ай бұрын
Another good bike review by you, and another good bike from China, they seem to be going from strength to strength👍
@norsehall3092 ай бұрын
G'day Mark, good review, if your in the marker for an adventure Bike these days your spoilt for choice, the bike feature is one of the cheapest but still has the features of a more expensive brand, each too their own but money is money and this bike would do me, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Neil ....yes I'd go for one of these ...I'd be very happy with it Great bike cheers mark
@mencewilkinson96252 ай бұрын
Like them or not, It's getting harder to ignore the Chinese brands,. I'm beginning to give one or two models serious thought. Great review as always Mark, really nice to see you give exposure to the lesser known manufacturers.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks the Chinese makes are getting good now ....they probably sell more than the jap models now Cheers mark
@andreafrancis678Ай бұрын
Great review Mark, looking at NX500 as my first big bike, but this one has got me wondering which one to choose. Do you have any thoughts? Thanks
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi Andrea the voge is very good... amazing spec for the money...MCN rated it very highly against the nx500 Personally I'd go for the voge because I found it so comfortable Try them both out of you can Best wishes mark
@andreafrancis678Ай бұрын
@markpulling12 Thanks for replying, myself, and my partner look forward to your bike reviews as we are starting our bike journey 😀, we both sat on the NX500, and now definitely excited about sitting on the Voge 👌
@FaicalFaical-su1hk2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review from morocco. This or benelli 702 ? I am a bit undecided..Did you feel the extra 200c ?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Hi yes the benelli definitely feels stronger ....but this voge still rides just as well....I'd go with the voge just felt perfect for me Best wishes mark
@paulr.j.rosser27092 ай бұрын
Another wonderful review. The burning question is "would you buy one with your own money?" I've had a break from riding for a few years & am looking to get back into commuting & UK bike touring; your opinion would be greatly valued!
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Hi Paul most definitely....I had a trk502 a couple of years ago and it was perfect...ima fan of these bikes Cheers mark
@1960ARC2 ай бұрын
Great review, super impressive bike. I don't think you mentioned the service interval. Also I believe you left it in sport mode for that 70 mpg.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Hi yes sport /Eco made no noticeable difference...bit of a gimmick Service intervals...I'm guessing are the same as the ac525x which is 6000km/4000 km Cheers mark
@Ben-td5ob2 ай бұрын
Hi Mark! Another fantastic review thank you. When it comes to good, honest, sensible reviews its you and the Missenden flyer i trust. Thank you
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks much appreciated Best wishes mark
@user-ys3zh3rf8w2 ай бұрын
Good review mark, my only concern with this bike is the reflection on LCD display, did this bother you?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
I did notice that ....buy it didn't annoy me and I quickly got used to it Cheers mark
@theriderdtm86502 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark ✌🏻😊
@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne2 ай бұрын
I do like this style of bike, and I really do like the price. A very appealing machine for everyday use.... P.S. Great to see the New Forest and Poole Harbour...Can't wait for 'bike-night' on summer Tuesday's at the quayside...
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Julian ....me too at the quay ... cheers mark
@lasseholtzer8590Ай бұрын
Hello Mark, thanks for another great review....😀how would your vote be, comparing it to the Benelli 502x?
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi it's s close match ...but the voge with it's higher level of spec wins for me Cheers mark
@georgem24562 ай бұрын
So, I have done with this bike almost 6000 kilometers (3800 miles). Here in Greece brand new it costs 5995€. You get a lot of bike for your money. - Very good sitting position for short to medium height riders, that gets best when adding Bar Risers (tall riders will get a bit cramped due to the position of the footrests) - The bike is very nimble through traffic, excellent roller coaster on twisties and very comfortable on highways. - Front and Rear Suspensions work very good, although the Front is a bit soft and dives under heavy braking -Front Brakes are very good and Back Brake is just adequate (both Nissin) . Brake pumps are good, but you need better Brake Pads in order to get the best Braking possible. - The Clutch is ridiculously light and the gear changing, despite being a bit clunky and noisy, they are very accurate. - The heat from the engine is very tolerable and once it gets 100°C on very hot days, the Fan comes on and instantly drops it. - The Fuel Consumption is generally good, but it is mostly determined by your right wrist. If you go bananas, you can see 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres (51 MPG), but most of the times you are at around 4.5/100 kms (63 MPG). Check out my Fuel Ups : www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/voge/_525dsx/2023/georgecbf125/1233779 - ABS and Traction Control work very well. Especially the TCS, once it detects that you rode fast over a big pothole, it immediately cuts the power for safer passage over that. - Metzeler Tourance have really good grip and are A-MA-ZI-NG on wet surfaces, but they need some time to get warm and they don't provide the best feedback from the road. - Stock Windshield is rubbish, just get a bigger one from AliExpress (a 47cm would be enough if you are less than 1.80m in height). - Stock Seat is OK for doing your in-town rides, but if you plan on sitting for more than 45 minutes, you will eventually gets a sore butt. The width is good, but lacks padding, so go to an Upholstery store and put some more foam. - Stock Chain is mediocre quality, but it does the job. - The Gearing is a bit short. The 1st Gear is almost non existent and after 80-85 kph (50-55 mph) you feel that you must put 6th. So, I changed from a 15T Front Sprocket to a 16T and now the 1st Gear is usable, you put the 6th only when you want to cruise (I now get 140 kph at 6000 RPMs) , BUT I lost the instant "boom" from the start and around 20 kph from Top Speed. - There is an annoying buzz at 4000 RPMs. This is due to the fact that the bike has to adapt to the Euro5 and A2 Regulations, because it naturally produces 54-55 HP and now it has 48 HP (it has 3 Catalysts). - The LCD Screen is nice, but not very visible under direct sunlight - LED headlights and the standard Fog Lights provide fantastic lighting in the dark All in all, don't be afraid to buy it. It is a very versatile and fun bike to ride. The Honda NX500 costs 2000€ more and it is short 1,000-1,200€ on equipment, so the Voge seems fantastic value
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Many thanks great comment 😁💯
@thodoris3790Ай бұрын
γεια σου φιλε.μπραβο για την αναλυση σου!για τοσο μεγαλη μηχανη 47 ιπποι δεν ειναι πολυ λιγοι?εγω τωρα xt600 οδηγαω,και θα παρω καινουρια μηχανη,μαρεσει αυτο,αλλα θελω περισσοτερο γκαζι απτο XT,που ειναι στους 40 ιππουσ και 5 κιλα ροπη.δηλαδη αν εχεις και δευτερο ατομο,ποση ωρα κανει να πιασει τα 140 να κανεις μια προσπεραση ας πουμε?γιαυτο ισως παω για το trk702,μπορει και για το 900ds.θα δουμε,θα παω στην εκθεση σε δυο βδομαδες να τα δω απο κοντα.
@georgem2456Ай бұрын
@@thodoris3790 Μια χαρά τα πιάνει τα 140 ακομα και δικαβαλο. Το μηχανάκι δεν είναι ασθενικο όπως ενα CB500X, αλλά έχει νεύρο και δύναμη,γιατί κανονικά είναι παραπάνω απο 48 αλογα. Και ολα αυτά τα κάνει με πολύ καλή κατανάλωση καυσίμου. Το TRK702 είναι παρα πολύ βαρύ και κάτω απο 5,5/100 δε θα δεις ποτέ. Το 900DS είναι μια τελείως διαφορετική κατηγορία
@georgem2456Ай бұрын
@@thodoris3790 Έχω 6000 χλμ χωρίς κανένα θέμα. Κατανάλωση μεσα στην πόλη με γρήγορο ρυθμό στα 4,3/100. Εκτός πόλης με γρήγορο ρυθμό 4-4,1/100. Εαν πας νορμαλ χωρίς απότομα ανοίγματα, είσαι στο 3,5-3,7/100. Ολες οι μετρήσεις στην αντλια. Είναι καλο μηχανάκι. Στρίβει παρα πολύ καλά, έχει ωραία καβάλα, καλα φρενάκια, καλο τραβηγμα, πολύ ελαστικότητα έχει το μοτέρ, η θερμοκρασία που βγάζει δε σε ενοχλεί. Ουσιαστικά, οι μόνες αλλαγές που χρειάζεται να κάνει κάποιος είναι μια μεγαλύτερη ζελατίνα ή ενα φρυδακι , να προσθέσει λίγο αφρώδες στη σελα και να βαλει ενα φίλτρο ελευθέρας, για να ξεμπουκωσει. Συνολο όλα αυτά 80€.
@lestersmyth6922 ай бұрын
I sold a much bigger and heavier bike in February and have been looking for an affordable, lighter ADV and seem to have found it. I ordered one of these earlier today without the luggage as I’d never use it. I ride mostly on my own these days so the performance is sufficient and the weight should be more manageable for me. Should arrive late April in time for some better weather hopefully, thanks Mark 🙄
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Lester great choice 😁
@lestersmyth6922 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12Apparently the Asian market model puts out 55hp but has been restricted down to 47 for Europe A2 compliance so room for some fettling 👍
@The_Arby2 ай бұрын
Id have that over the Honda 500X anyday...Nice one Mark 🙂
@oldmanonamotorbikeinbucks76042 ай бұрын
and it's got a KEY, brilliant, hopefully this will be retained on the production models... but what about Dealers and Servicing etc
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Hi in the UK there will be approximately 30 or so dealers up and down the country....voge are popular so parts through Moto GB should be fine Cheers mark
@volt86842 ай бұрын
Squinting through one eye sideways on looked like nc750. Love reviews of these left choice bikes. Still couldnt part with cash though. Mainly cos dealership woes
@stevenkerry31012 ай бұрын
love that color scheme and looks great value for the price .
@teamtempest8442 ай бұрын
The Chinese are such genuine people... - Nobody, ever.
@joaobrito4968Ай бұрын
Hi Mark. I enjoy your valuable input and feedback. Can you put a hand on a Voge SR4 scooter? Cheers.
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi motogb are listing a sr1 but not the sr4 yet ....if Poole Moto get one in the future I'll definitely review it Best wishes mark
@olethorhermansen56962 ай бұрын
Nice to see a center stand for once, they have become a rarity on modern motorcycles, so thumbs up to Voge for that. Golden rims are a strange choice for an adventure bike, not my taste and those on the Voge are impossible to ignore, I was surprised that they didn't glow in the dark!
@traicys-dairy2 ай бұрын
Do you know the length of warranty/miles and service intervals…cheers 👌
@CptSlow892 ай бұрын
Love it but not the price cuz for the almost same ammount I can buy QJMOTOR SVT 650X here in my country. Same build quality with more hp and torque. Ofc different look. If this is a A2 licence then I can understand :). Great looking bike btw. Also that tft looking dark on a sunny day and that is a complaint.
@johnterry8042 ай бұрын
Great bike nice review! This or the Benelli 702x ?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Hi if you need the extra power then definitely the benelli but overall I preferred the voge ....very well put together...good price ... great spec and suspension Cheers mark
@johnterry8042 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12 I don’t need the extra power! You showed it’s plenty power enough! I just wondered how it be on motorway? And you showed it goes well ! Thanks
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks John yes I'd go for the voge ....it's really good 😊 Cheers mark
@merseamoto30982 ай бұрын
Really nice looking bike with loads on it, but I think for touring, cruise control is a must even if an option at purchase. Think this is the only thing that will hinder it for touring. Great bike for commuting and ride outs though.
@Bob-363929 күн бұрын
Over 50 years of riding my style and brand of bike has changed many times, now its the change to an "adv bike". At 64 I've always been put off by the too top heavyness of this style, but this looks like it's just what I'm looking for. Personally I would prefer cruise over traction control 😮
@stephenbethell91762 ай бұрын
I’m a Brit living in Russia . I really miss my bike , I’ve looked on line and Voge have a number of dealers here and prices are similar to UK, other brands are way more expensive. The advertised hp is up on Europe’s at 54.9 due to A2 licence Regs I guess. It’s an itch that ai may have to scratch
@sonnyreyes452910 күн бұрын
Hi sir good day how are you? Have you tried the cf moto 450mt? What your thoughts and which those bikes will you recommed for first big adv bike owner? Thank you Sir and Stay Safe.
@markpulling1210 күн бұрын
Hi the cfmoto 450 isn't here in the UK yet .... should be soon ... looking forward to reviewing it Best wishes mark
@sonnyreyes45298 күн бұрын
@@markpulling12 thank you sir. stay safe.
@Alan-cg8gx2 ай бұрын
How do you put the rear fog light on. 🤔🤔🤔
@arthurdunga3452 ай бұрын
looks a right machine for the money
@CosmikDebriisАй бұрын
As an owner of the (amazing) Voge 300 Rally, I was looking forward to this as something that would be better for distance but still off road oriented. Sadly though, this one seems to follow the herd with small wheels and other more road biased bits. (footrests for one). On the brighter side though. The new CF Moto 450MT (18" 21" wheels) is coming soon which should better suit my needs. (I've already got a deposit down). The Voge certainly looks like a nice bike and great value but can't help wondering if it's just another 500 adventure bike that's not entirely suited to adventure?
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi I'm looking forward to the CF,Moto 450 mt ...that's going to give the new Himalayan some competition Cheers mark
@CosmicSeeker69Ай бұрын
I relate totally to what you say. It's my opinion that so many people buy these adventure bikes but never even see a rough lane, let alone a trail
@ianhalliwell86042 ай бұрын
It looks a good bike at a good price but would i go for it before a CB or NX 500, no i wouldn't. The Honda speaks for itself quality wise, there's dealers in every town and its resale values are solid which i doubt the Voge will be.
@Lycos19852 ай бұрын
I think exactly the same.
@andycapp3867Ай бұрын
Voge have been in the UK for a few years, dealers are well spread out and parts readily available. Rare to find one second hand, speaks volumes. The engineering quality is akin to Japanese production. You get a really good package with this brand and in a few years they will be a serious contender. In June 2024, the 900 will be available, that will be a threat to its competitors and will bring a few bikes on to the second hand market. Voge is the new Yamahondukisaki. I’m old enough to remember a spotty yoof turning up at the cafe on his shiny Honda, how we scoffed at Japcrap. Whilst we were playing yo-yo with kickstarts he was turning left at the end of the road. Move forward two years and the Japanese had taken over, British bikes were old hat. Voge are a real threat to the competition.
@colinharrison5501Ай бұрын
hi on some of the review i have seen on the voge ds525x they are saying it is very vibe in bars the seat and pegs and even more after a few miles on the bike ,
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi colin ..there are a few vibes...nothing too bad but totally normal for a twin ...its no worse than the cb500x honda ....on the whole for general riding i found it to be a great engine cheers mark
@RayMarshall-rv2yq2 ай бұрын
Hi Mark i have the benelli trk 502x ,nothing but smiles per mile . But call me nieve, but found out today that Citroën, volvo ,ford ,bmw , the list goes on all mostly made in China. the prices will shoot up when people, realise how good they are
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Ray yes most things are made in china these days loads of cars are too ...as you say Best wishes mark
@patrickkavanagh7253Ай бұрын
Hi Mark have had a chance to do review on a Moto Morini xcape 650 , ? Regards Pat
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
No sorry pat ....I'll send them an email Best wishes mark
@bwncoАй бұрын
So is this not available in usa.. I cant find a dealer anywhere.
@lomate19632 ай бұрын
It looks like a gs with the colour scheme which is nice my question is trk or this ?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
I prefer the voge it's lighter ...and the engine is less buzzy at speed Cheers mark
@Lakisleon2 ай бұрын
Very satisfied with the bike, I have already done 5000 km with it including long trips. I equipped it with higher windscreen and heated grips. Best buy. Too speed so far 186km.
@pinecreek6072 ай бұрын
That means it can comfortably cruise around 140km/h, right?
@LakisleonАй бұрын
@@pinecreek607 Yes.
@Rotasa2Ай бұрын
Hi Mark Can you test the new cf moto 450nk? Thanks
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Most definitely Poole Moto are getting them soon Best wishes mark
@Rotasa2Ай бұрын
@@markpulling12 please check the fuel consumption as wel because one says 4L The other says 5.5L...I trust your word thank you Mark
@robertcrawford89402 ай бұрын
Do you know the length of warranty/miles and service intervals…cheers Mark
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Hi ....I'm assuming it's the same as the ac525x which was 6000 km/4000 miles when I reviewed it six months ago Cheers mark
@mencewilkinson9625Ай бұрын
Any chance of a review of the Voge DS900X?
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi yes definitely...but not available here in the UK yet ... probably another month or so Cheers mark
@simonbowen66532 ай бұрын
All good now.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks Simon ...it's still processing checking etc cheers mark
@rumien1383Ай бұрын
A lot of bike for the money, no doubt. But I feel that you would probably have to ride it until it drops. I can’t imagine that it’ll hold a good resale value.
@colinharrison5501Ай бұрын
hi mark im thinking of buy this buy , is worth it is a good 500cc bike to buy,
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Yes definitely it's a great bike I would buy one myself Best wishes mark
@colinharrison5501Ай бұрын
@@markpulling12 thanks for that, have new bike coming next month, in the blue,
@The60772 ай бұрын
who is a better bargain for a beginner, the Honda CB500x or the VOGE 525 ?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
I prefer the voge and I think I rides better best wishes mark
@paulcollings5424Ай бұрын
And my quick pricing of the NX500 , adding 'some' of the extras to bring it up to 'near' the Voge spec amounted to £8,200 . And that's not including a top box and panniers. So £6,200 for the Voge package with those included as well is a steal. Loncin who own Voge also make engines for BMW bikes , so are they really going to make bad one with the DS525X ? I don't think so. Look at who makes the other parts for this bike , Nissin , Kayaba , Metzeler. Chinese are bringing in quality to the market now.
@kkhalifah10192 ай бұрын
206kg wet? That's very good coz Chinese bikes have always had a bit of a weight problem up to this point (case in point, the TRK502).
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks ...it's alot lighter than the trk 502 and feels it too Best wishes mark
@999silverhk2 ай бұрын
Good review as always ❤❤❤ p.s. I’m 5’7 same with you😂😂😂 you are my good referencing 😂😂😂
@solidsnake38612 ай бұрын
looks great and price is superb its just to slow and i am not a speedster i rode the benelli trk502 the same like a maxi scooter the speed for overtaking riding with two up maybe the cfmoto 800mt has the power but at that price there is the vstrom i own a yamaha fjr1300 so maybe thats the problem
@andrewturner47282 ай бұрын
Is this engine the same as that in the Benelli 502 which seems very reliable.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
No it's a different engine...made by loncin ...they make engines for some BMW bikes Cheers mark
@andrewturner47282 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12 Thanks. One Chinese reviewer I follow thinks this bike may also be marketed as the rumoured BMW T500GS. With CFMoto winning moto2 GP ladt week that reaffirms that Chinese bokes of quality have definitely arrived.
@247ADIE2 ай бұрын
BE INTERESTING TO COMPARE THIS WITH THE NEW CF MOTO 450 MT MARK
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Yes ...can't wait to try one of those :)
@Matthew-wn8oqАй бұрын
The "X" would denote its offroad capable , so is it?
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Yes definitely 😁💯
@davea99462 ай бұрын
Is it a longer wheel base than a CB500x?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
No it's much the same within 5 mm :) Cheers mark
@tommino89702 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, here in Germany is only 500 version available and according discussions in internet, this 525 will be never imported to Germany, even in all other EU countries is available. Just now we are looking forward for DS900, which should cost 9500€.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Thanks I'm looking forward to the 900 version too here in the UK Regards mark
@Wiinesscode2 ай бұрын
BMW t500 engine code-ke 500 (old engine) or ke 525 (new engine) announced by 2025. Voge ds525x engine code-ke 525. Ke 500 (old engine) and ke 525 (new engine) is made by loncin china.
@Wiinesscode2 ай бұрын
Ke-500 hp is 47 Ke-525 hp is 54
@user-kz5km7qq5v2 ай бұрын
Does it have heated grips?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
No sadly not but a set of Oxford grips are only like £50 Cheers mark
@Haveyrsay2 ай бұрын
Would you buy one as your only Bike?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Oh yes most definitely....it's a great all rounder Cheers mark
@MH-xd2nd2 ай бұрын
A serious competitor for NX500, and this part of the market with the CF Moto 450MT and new Himalayan is looking good.
@andyc7502 ай бұрын
that is an awful lot of decently specced bike for that money and very capable it seems, the Japanese really have got to up their game and improve value for money if they aren't to be loosing massive sales, these types of bike are just what the market needs, realistic bikes for real world prices and something to be used and not stuck in a garage for 9 months of the year, whats not to love
@BikingChap2 ай бұрын
Well, if you want the Japanese brands to lower quality ever further to reduce the ticket price then I'm sure that's what will happen in time. Sad times.
@andyc7502 ай бұрын
@@BikingChap obviously not looked to closely at what is currently coming out from Japan recently, expensive and certainly not what it used to be, the bike world needs these companies to kick the established brands in their jaded arses, shame you don't do as you say on your channel description really as were that the case you would admit things need to change
@BikingChap2 ай бұрын
@@andyc750 I'm pretty up to date with what's coming out of Japan, though I don't profess to be an expert. I'd be interested in what you mean by 'shame you don't do as you say on your channel description'. Unlike the main / big review channels I'm not under pressure to say positive things about the bikes I review so I can be completely honest, other views are available of course. These Chinese brand bikes are cheaper than the Japanese bikes for a reason, the offer is certainly not the same as the Japanese brands at a knock down price. Lower prices don't automatically mean better value...
@karanjakennedy663Ай бұрын
How many kgs
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi I do say at the beginning but it's 206 kg wet Best wishes mark
@shenghowgoh60692 ай бұрын
This or NX500?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Tbh I'd get the voge ....it rides so well ...I'd be more than happy with it Cheers mark
@shenghowgoh60692 ай бұрын
Looks good and amazingly well spec
@999silverhk2 ай бұрын
@@markpulling12I think the engine is much much better than Honda 500x😅😅😅 no good torque for 500x
@tommino89702 ай бұрын
What about strong vibration about 6k rpm, owners of the DS500 are complaining a lot, because it's just on 100km/h?
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
@@tommino8970 this one is much smoother....MCN reviewed it and thought the same cheers mark
@BikingChap2 ай бұрын
No PCP available though and £169 per month...
@simonbowen66532 ай бұрын
Could be me but I've got no audio.
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
Give it a few minutes...it's just uploading...I've had that issue before
@stevenfreeman7798Ай бұрын
Looks like a Benneli 502x
@ontwo-wheelsАй бұрын
Sure, but I would go with the Voge 525X. I own a Benelli TRK502 and it's a heavy slow motorbike with a very bad display... 😂. I ditched it for the V strom1050xt but I actually think the Voge is a good compromise because of the price point.
@mollyfilmsАй бұрын
Chinese so expect dramatic resale drop.
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Agreed but isn't it all relative though Buy this for £5.5 k sell for say £3k two years later BMW r1300 GS £16000 sell for £1300 to a dealership two years later Just a thought 🤔 Best wishes mark
@miremadr793713 күн бұрын
No Cruise control ? 🤦🏻♂️ big lack
@Angry-LynxАй бұрын
Sorry but i feel like this isn't honest opinion. No bike is perfect and you say only positive things, it's just not realistic
@markpulling12Ай бұрын
Hi these bikes represent very good vfm ...MCN rated it well against the new honda nx ....the engine and handling...level of spec is very good I would definitely buy one myself... Best wishes mark
@sasham4073Ай бұрын
that must be the worst display i've ever seen. the lights are just dangerous. how is that even legal? but the bike looks really nice.
@ontwo-wheelsАй бұрын
How dangerous are the lights? 😅....
@sasham4073Ай бұрын
@@ontwo-wheels you can see how dangerous when he turns on the spot lights or whatever they are called.. everything else is in almost complete darkness and you can use the spot lights as reference so it's not the camera
@ontwo-wheelsАй бұрын
@@sasham4073 not really, that's just an assumption. The foglights are not pointing far off ahead from the bike or way upwards hence not blinding for oncoming motorists. Also, the spotlights are used in certain conditions not in your every day riding.
@mrnoisy48832 ай бұрын
Dash looks crap
@999silverhk2 ай бұрын
200% value for money, although it’s not Japanese bike👍👍👍❤❤❤
@markpulling122 ай бұрын
I wonder where Japanese bikes are made hmmmm lol Best wishes mark
@giveawayTopeopleАй бұрын
what means "basic" navigation?
@Bob-3639Ай бұрын
Turn by turn navigation like Royal Enfields and not a pictorial map.
@giveawayTopeopleАй бұрын
@@Bob-3639 thanks!
@Bob-363929 күн бұрын
Over 50 years of riding my style and brand of bike has changed many times, now its the change to an "adv bike". At 64 I've always been put off by the too top heavyness of this style, but this looks like it's just what I'm looking for. Personally I would prefer cruise over traction control 😮