2024 VOGE DS525X: The Ultimate Bargain Adventure Bike?

[@martyndunn1905]

This is just what the average person wants, affordable bikes. And to be fair it's a decent looking bike with some good tech.

[@UsernameKate]

I think it looks quite pretty and well thought out 😊

[@peacefulrider]

I watched a review of this from another bike channel , Mark Pulling based in Dorset. He also loved it. 2 years ago I paid just over 5K for a 2008 GSA . Feels like a bad deal compared to this kind of value now. The Chinese are upping their game ! Beware all the big boys. Great review as always Kate.

[@MotoCocotte]

I have bought this bike today 🥰

[@davidmatthews3093]

I ride one of these months ago, in France. Last September I took my 2021 CB500X to the dealer that I had just ordered a Voge 300 Rally from to have a new rear tyre fitted and he asked it I wanted to test the DS525X while he was changing the tyre. I did so I did. It was a really good motorcycle to ride and the standard equipment on it was amazing given the price. It has several features that my Honda does not and overall I couldn’t fault it. To ride it was very like the 500X but having less than 10km on the clock I couldn’t really make any performance comparisons. Riding the bike is a good place to be, high up and comfortable. I would certainly recommend anyone looking for a lower middleweight adventure bike to consider one. Having ridden for about 45 minutes on back roads with a bit of off-road thrown in I returned to pick up my Honda. I then rode home, an hour’s ride. Did I wish that I had left with a brand new Voge DS525X instead of my 20,000km Honda? Did I wish that I was riding that fully loaded attractively styled new bike? Would I be returning soon to order one? Well, actually, no. The Voge was great but at the end of the day the Honda has that little something that makes it so special to me. It felt just that little bit better to me. That the Voge came that close is in itself a compliment. Many people don’t believe me but the 500X is the best bike I’ve ever owned. It’s not the fastest, it’s certainly not the most expensive nor one that’s loaded with gadgets or bling, it just does the job that I want from my touring motorcycle to do. It carries me and my camping gear to everywhere I want to go in comfort and safety. It handles beautifully and and is 100% reliable, and since trading in the Pan European that I’d owned for nine years my annual mileage has doubled. For me it’s a better touring bike than a Pan European and that says it all. That Voge have come so close to making a bike that’s equally good says a huge amount about the DS525X too. If only the anti Chinese crew would allow their prejudices to let them try one they might start to change their mind. PS I didn’t mention fuel economy… If the DS525X comes close to the 500X on that score then Voge might really have (another) winner on their hands.

[@bestyapper]

Great summary. I'm riding CB500X as well. I owned Benelli BN302 3 years ago and it was a nightmarishly unreliable bike. If Voge can beat Honda CB500X's reliability (Which is probably unrealistic since no other brands can do that) then sure I'll buy one but after 3 years of Chinese brand bike ownership, unless I get paid to ride one, I would never purchase one especially since I'm already riding world's best ADV bike.

[@MrHws5mp]

The two things that bother me about Chinese bikes are: 1. Quality. This isn't prejudice: I've heard bad things about even quite recent ones from dealer mechanics who have to work on them day in, day out. 2. Long-term support. Chinese brands and importers seem to come and go with the seasons. I've had the experience of buying a rare bike then having the only dealer within a 40 mile radius drop the brand before, and it's a royal PITA. I bought an Aprilia when the _importer_ was in my home town, which should have guaranteed some security, but a couple of years later they buggered off to Scotland and all the local bike shops suddenly stopped being dealers.

[@thebrowns5337]

​@@MrHws5mp On point 1... KTM have many mechanics and plenty more users bemoaning the fact that the crankshaft issue hasn't been solved for years and years. Yet people still buy/love them. Reliability for me is why I love Honda (and assume most other Japanese bikes are up there). But anything else is equally risky in my mind - especially when we keep seeing KTM issues.

[@MrHws5mp]

@@thebrowns5337 The don't call them Katie-Booms for nothing...

[@mladen1077]

can you tell me your height and weight?

[@thruxtonian5889]

I've had this bike's predecessor, the Voge 500DS, for a year now after a few years with an old 955i Speedtona. It's my only vehicle (until my old Thruxton 900 is restored) so it gets daily use in all weather. As far as reliability goes it's not given me any problems worth writing a postcard about, and just like the new 525DSX it's a sweet-handling machine and the front end gives shedloads of feedback; the engine is great, too, and with 20,000 km on the clock it's starting to come into its own (incidentally, Loncin make the engine for the Honda CB500X which is practically identical). I use it for everything from commuting into Barcelona to riding the local twisties and I even use it to guide motorcycle tours. I'll be borrowing a 525DSX when I take my 500 in for its next service, but the Voge I'm really looking forward to is the upcoming 900DSX.

[@musguelha14]

Loncin do not make the engine for the Honda.

[@garyeverett8757]

Great video Kate love your enthusiasm no matter what motorbike you are on

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you! 😀

[@bloodknottrevelian3396]

The spec you outlined is unbelievable and can see the established manufacturers having to seriously review their existing pricing structure for their smaller capacity machines. 👍.

[@Gingerbiker]

No criticism Kate your your reviews are great down to earth and very informative

[@marcbrasse747]

Ohoooh! Preproduction! Kate is becoming important! Well, she already was for us. 😘

[@UsernameKate]

Oh shucks ☺️

[@davidmatthews3093]

It is NOT pre-production. They have been being sold in Europe for months. It might be new to the U.K. market but that’s completely different.

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@UsernameKate they are by all accounts well made irrespective of it's price which is quite amazing.. shame about the weight for a 500.. pick it up girl.. you'll see how top heavy it IS.. just 10kg lighter than the 800 so WHY would ya .. do a side by side of the two models .. oh, & , it's nothing like an inline4 there's no buzz it's a 180deg twin forget the 270deg fad for sound .. as for the standy upy thing.. "adventure" riders 🤧😷🤕 .. cheers from the antipodies

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@You-are-a-Biff if the brands can make 1000cc superbikes that weight 170kg with all their power & stresses.. WTH can't they shave weight off these grossly overweight slugs.. the 20yr old tdm900 weighs 190kg & a torquey 85hp with heavy cast wheels, twin disks & fairing etc.. I'm sure 10- 20kg could be shaved off it

[@marcbrasse747]

18:09 min. A deluge is also an adventure! So no reason to complain, right? That’s the true UNK spirit! 👍👍

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Looks a great bike for that money Kate and you seemed very happy with it. The only elephants in the room are perceived reliability, which you mentioned and let's not forget depreciation. The Honda NX500 is obviously more expensive but its a Honda so servicing, durability and dealers all over the country are a given. Second hand values reflect desirability something the Chinese have yet to have.

[@kdmotorcycles9530]

The VOGE dealer network is actually quite big already it's just not as visible as Honda per say as they don't have big flash solus dealers. You are right with values but it is all relative. Though I do think that the whole future value thing does take too much space in people's thought patterns as if you're buying a bike based on its future value and not the value it'll give you during ownership you might be buying the wrong bike... Just a personal opinion. Chris 💪

[@jonathanyoungyoung1790]

@@kdmotorcycles9530 i think its both. you should definitely buy a bike for the value you'll get as the owner but unless you know for certain that you'll be keeping the bike forever or are rich enough that you don't care, value retention is also an important factor

[@RawTopShot]

​ What's the warranty (if any) like? and what are the service intervals like? It's definitely at a great initial price point.

[@mencewilkinson9625]

Great review, thank you. Potentially a bit of a wake up call for the big four.

[@phillwagstaff4425]

What an awesome bike i love the fact that its very affordable so most people would be able to get one if they wished to and its the sort of bike im into aswell so it's something to consider in a couple of years when i go for my full license

[@davidmatthews3093]

It’s an A2 bike.

[@ChristopherFreedom]

I am grateful to have stumbled on your channel Kate.. I love the bike and I love you! Great review! Subscribed

[@nigeldean3315]

I've trusted your review and subsequently now bought one and couldn't agree more its a cracking bike to ride it's amazing for £5999. It makes a very strong case for saving the money you have to pay out for the regular adventures bikes makes we all know at £15-20k which can attract a big depreciation hits 2 or 3 years down the road anyway , a specialy with bike market currently. With such a low price on DS525X to start with you know the depreciation over the same peroid is going to be much smaller 😊😊

[@ChrisMcEvoy72]

Good to see you covering the other end of the financial spectrum, unlike others. Keeping it real for us Kate! As for the bike - that's one heck of a lot of bike for the $$. I think it looks pretty good too. If I was still a commuter rider - I would deffo seriously consider it...

[@PawelTheHorizonChaser]

Hi Kate. I owned a Benelli TRK502 for three years. I did 24000 miles on it and absolutely loved every mile on that bike. Recently owned CFMoto 800MT which I bought a year ago. For 11 months I did on it over 11K miles and would happily do more if I hadn't had an accident on it. Unfortunately, Insurance company determine it as kat B. On my experience with made in China bikes I can say they are reliable machines. CFMoto 800 also has full pack of gizmos and you get a lot of bike for the money. Now , while I'm recovering after my accident , I'm looking for a new bike and it will be another Chinese machine. I like the presence of this VOUGE and I really consider as my new bike. Thank you for your great and informative review . On the other note, I watched your video and love that small road through the hills and I couldn't see any road sign . Do you mind me to ask where is it this road? Thanks.

[@dustifyoumust2244]

Thats an honest review that deals with the emergent Chinese motorbike issue in a fair manner. Loncin (under contract from Rotax)made the engine for my 2007 BMW 650 Xcountry. It has ridden 70,000km without protest, I easily get 30km/litre (3.7lt/100km) at an easy pace. Some of these bikes have ridden up to 200,000km, so that is testament to the build in general and specifically to Loncin's ability to build quality. The final truth is, that we are all riding Chinese bikes in some form or other, whether we know it or not. I've subscribed, after enjoying the refreshing manner that you do your work and the passion for riding that you demonstrate. Cheers from Holland.

[@Deertracks123]

Not true

[@dustifyoumust2244]

@mikep2563 most eloquent of you. You must be a blast to have a discussion with. Being such a good judge of the truth must be a real show stopper. Do you have any other deep insights?

[@alanpestell8657]

Hi Kate, I implore you to keep making these very informative and enjoyable videos, great job!

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

Beautiful bike! If only Suzuki had hired these chinese designers to create the visual concept for their V-Strom 800...

[@josephe3697]

Another excellent review by Kate! And the bike was ok as well!

[@mrpipspoppersv9093]

Great review it looks like a smaller version of the CFMOTO 800 MT

[@kidda74]

I have to say for a smidge above 6k, I'm impressed!

[@drsohailqaiser630]

Congratulations Kate for new bike

[@kierannicholas6933]

Cruise control is a must for my needs, esp when I commute long distance.. Loving the reviews, keep em up

[@adammcallister2260]

That camera built in is a great feature with modern driving standards. If this holds up to the weather properly, it’ll be quite the bike. Nice review, Kate.

[@gregstretton8584]

As a short-arse man with a 29in inside leg, you gave me all the info I needed in the first few minutes. Great test video, I have subscribed! Cheers.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks so much Greg! I appreciate you! 🙏

[@norriemasson4080]

Nice look’n bike Kate, and overall a fair and honest review.

[@kevinbrennan2004]

There really is, no such thing, as a bad bike, these days. If a tight budget, is your thing, then i say, go for it. Just remember though, it's not a done deal, if it doesn't leave you with a smile.

[@kdmotorcycles9530]

You're exactly right!

[@iancharlesworth3654]

Well done Kate. You said exactly what I thought about the bike, that I would pay that little bit more for CRUISE CONTROL. The other additions you can well do without. CRUISE just helps your long days that little bit more satisfying. THANYOU DUCK. 👍👍👍Oh yes the SUMP GUARD too. DEFFO

[@davidmatthews3093]

I really can’t see the point of cruise control on a motorcycle. Please explain the advantages.

[@daddystu7046]

Like the Hardcore Henry style hand movements at 4:40 :)

[@UsernameKate]

Haha what a wild film that was 🤣 forgot about that one!

[@maxflight777]

Phenomenal equipment list ! Love the tubeless tyres , at this price.

[@Keridus]

Kate uploads, I watch, I am entertained!

[@UsernameKate]

Kate uploads, @Keridus comments, I smile :)

[@1bruv1962]

I kate I think this was one of your best videos, the quality, picture and sound was excellent. I like the look of the Voge DS525x keep looking over your shoulders, Triumph & BMW as the Chinese are coming for you. It would be nice to see a video on the Voge 900. Take care

[@moslimawlwawa8531]

22:18 if you can tell us more about this lil camera like How it works ?

[@Highlandwolf2sas]

The motorcycle world as a whole needs to take a look at these Chinese bikes as for most paying 15-20k is keeping sales low and pushing motorcycling into the history books. Bikes that are affordable in the current financial crisis will make riding far more appealing to new riders. ...Great review Kate keep up the good work...👍

[@alanpestell8657]

Thanks

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Alan! 😊

[@alanpestell8657]

You’re most welcome.

[@gk73man51]

I hope the reliability and build quality works out as on paper and with your review it’s a very nice package for the money.

[@jensbiederstaedt8022]

I am looking for a bike like that. Unfortunately here in western Canada, if anything goes wrong with that thing NOBODY will even look at this, will be hard to sell. It's probably awesome...

[@johnterry804]

It looks great: Good price and amazing specs: really impressive good video 👍

[@GarethXSR]

Looks good ! Would be great if they did a 1000cc ish version with more power

[@UsernameKate]

There is a DS900X with 94bhp 😊

[@paulbillingham4594]

Like other folk who have commented, I have just subscribed as your appraisal of this bike is helpful and not full of negativity. I have owned chinese bikes and have experienced reliability and no problem. I am seriously considering this one having searched in vain for the earlier model 500 . I was impressed by seeing one which covered many miles across europe with the Mindful Motorcyclist. Currently ride a BMW RT 1150 and a Himalayan and this would cover my needs which is currently meaning two bikes. Voge seems very good quality and the company make engines for other mainstream manufacturers. The Chinese bike argument is the same as the Japanese argument which I heard in the early 1970's. Good post and thank you for Vlogging.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Another fun review, that bike would appeal to many young riders, ideal first proper bike

[@Motoristika]

Italians are buying this motorcycle like hotcakes, best buy 2023 in this category. A very good motorcycle, with all the accessories and a good machine for a reasonable price!!! The Japanese and European manufacturers exaggerates with prices for motorcycles without basic accessories. So how do the Chinese get there? Knowing that almost all of them have contracts or construction in China, Vietnam or India. The Chinese brands as Cfmoto, QJ, Kove or Voge are going to devour the market!!! A matter of time. Cheers and thanx for the video :)

[@RawTopShot]

Especially as the global financial collapse kicks in. People will be looking to cheaper options; but perhaps that might also force the big brands to discount heavily in order to keep market share, like Yamaha did back in the day (2008) when they'd sell you a brand new FZ6 for £3,000 out the door, with £300 cashback!

[@ouric]

Its like everything, if you want quality you Will pay for that, but if you want Chinese garbage you pay for garbage!! Its Simple as that!! Ohhh yes I have a garbage in my Garage 😢 And I already try to sell her but Iose almost 85% of her value Chinese garbage never again even consider the lower price

[@bobturnbull18]

@@ouric Where do you stand on the new 790 KTM that is being built in China ? Does the KTM brand outrank the "Made in China" label.

[@ouric]

@@bobturnbull18 and you believe that’s the same thing? 🤣🤣🤣 My old “friend” Albert once said “two things are infinite the universe and human stupidity and i'm not sure about the universe” Man… he was f’ckng right 🙄🙄🙄

[@bobturnbull18]

@@ouric The same as what ? Made in China the same as "Made in China" ?

[@martinehulme8743]

I'm sure Kate, mark pulling has done a review on this bike from Poole Moto... Good bike for the price, not everyone has thousands to spend on our toys xx fab review

[@Splitlink500x]

I have the lexmoto pioneer 500x, it has the same hardware, KYb, Bosch, nissen. ive had mine a year and no problems with it.

[@richardcheetham4102]

Thanks for the review I’ve just ordered this bike 👍

[@geoffgill3240]

I had the 500DSX, I found the engine harsh at higher speeds, TPMS inaccurate and ext temp readout wildly inaccurate, but the deal breaker was the seat. I'm 6'2" and the seat pushes you forward due to it's shape and was hard, so after an hour I was glad to get off it. Shame because as you say, lots of quality components.

[@kdmotorcycles9530]

This is a whole new bike compared to the 500DSX... Looking at the way VOGE is going they have paid attention to the experiences of owners etc.

[@svaralen]

Impressive bike with accessories, good price and the look!! 6000€ in Serbia with 3 years warranty (the Honda NX500 is 8000€ in my country). Tomorrow beggin the Belgrade auto-moto show and will see all the new bikes so far for 2024. Lovely review, cheers ✌️ it

[@nikolatasic8598]

Bilo je odlično na sajmu , nažalost nije bila NX500 Honda ali ovaj motor me je iznenadio , ima i kameru i "4" godina garancije , sa svom opremom i cenom ne može se pobediti u tom rangu , ne znam kakav je CF moto 450 Mt tu su negde sa cenom ali ovaj motor za ovu cenu sa ovim paketom opreme je odličan... Tu je i benneli 502 Šta misliš ?

[@svaralen]

@@nikolatasic8598 Ćao brate, iskreno ja uzeo Kove 510x ✌️😎

[@jeffwertz2953]

Thanks Kate! I think practically all tires are tubeless, but with spokes like that, I'd bet they inner tubes in there.

[@FaicalFaical-su1hk]

Tubeless not tubes. This is a plus for this bike

[@loriendastafford1760]

I think it resembles the cf moto ibex 800..same blue and silver paint scheme and gold wheels..I would really like to ride this bike. Thanks for the review!

[@johnjamesflashman6856]

A brilliant review, I hope they are in Australia because I am about to buy a new bike. The best bike I have owned was a Speed Twin 500cc and I was going to purchase another Triumph but if the DS525X is available in Oz I will give it a try first.

[@bren106]

Magic stretch gloves, you can usually get them on market stalls for about a quid a pair, they look like kids size and stretch to fit an adult. Great for wearing under riding gloves in winter. The fingers go through pretty quick but a quid for a month or two is not a bad deal.

[@rationalityfirst]

It's impressive what companies can do when they're not strangled by excessive regulations.

[@EWAScotland]

Or run by profiteering CEOs

[@stephenbethell9176]

Great review , got to search out one of these for a test later in the year .

[@brettcunningham7812]

Love it when they starting production love the review ❤

[@UsernameKate]

I think... don't quote me, they should be in dealers from April

[@mikehorton8603]

Great review as always Kate. With people having to be more savvy with rheir money this looks a good option. I know the previous 500 voge had some quality issues im sure they ill have upped their game. The Benelli TRK702X looks well made as do the CF Motos and news of a KTM 1290 based CF Moto 1250MT is sure to shake the industry up. With the cost saving a nice set of ultimate addons heated grips would do the trick

[@matthewashley8298]

Great review Kate, but I still am very weary with Chinese bikes,, see how they are after a couple of thousand miles on clock.

[@zedcharlie]

Check out Nathan the postman review of voge 300 rally. 2trips to alps and Spain. Lands end John o groats. 7000miles. Spot on

[@motechRevolution]

We are waiting for the 900DSX here in Spain, same engine as the new BMW F900GS. I have mine on pre order. Check out the spec it's mind blowing. Fully loaded for €8,888 on the road

[@motechRevolution]

The 525 DS as been available in Europe for a while along with a long list of Voge bikes. Voge as a limited foot in the UK market. The New Voge DSX 900 has broke the internet here in Spain and every dealer is loaded with pre orders without anyone seeing the bike. We should have the first batch in the next few weeks. The DSX is basically the BMW 900GS Rallye. Comes with, brembos, KYB adjustable suspension. Cruise, quick shifter, heated seat and grips. Multiple ride modes. 7 inch TFT screen. Lane assist. Front camera. Bosch, scorpion Rallye tyres. 5 years guarantee. 1 year insurance. For €8,888. Full luggage aluminum top box and side cases for €888. This is an introduction price. It's more expensive in Germany, Italy. Same price in Portugal. ✌️

[@MrKaataan]

​@motechRevolution at the end of the day it is a cheap Chinese. No thanks.

[@motechRevolution]

@@MrKaataan I think you will find the DSX 900 to be 75% of the new BMW f900gs same engine same auto blipper and a multitude of other parts. Engine the same as the BMW 895cc all made by Loncin the parent company of Voge

[@IanTed]

@@MrKaataanMost of our cars are full of ‘cheap’ Chinese parts including most home electronics, seem ok to me, I remember when we had absolutely crap unreliable UK made products, I’ll stick with the present not the past thanks.

[@marcbrasse747]

Everything one will ever need and more. The Chinese are coming! The only question that still has to be answered is how they will keep on the long term. All other things being equal I’d probably go for CF moto though since I like their styling.

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

Agree...give them a few years with some of the partnerships they have...Japanese bikes where heavily criticised when they first started manufacturing them

[@sammemrys8195]

They could have called it the Unicorn! As a 5'2" rider, it's something I never thought I'd see. Gimme gimme. Great review as always.😊👍

[@marcbrasse747]

@@PhilipBurton-dn3ce Yep. History repeats itself.

[@eumesmo6209]

Great review. Voge has been selling bikes in Europe for a few years. The truth is, the 525ds is one of the best A2 friendly bikes on the market.

[@marcbrasse747]

@yeetian2774 A lot of expensive brands actually have complete bikes built in China. No wonder they learn so fast.

[@edsyphan3425]

For once,,I wish a British video could be done in the dry. Does it ever dry up over there? Supposedly Voge and the CF Moto are available in the States, but have yet to see one.

[@edsyphan3425]

As far as looks go, I think it’s miles ahead of the ones coming from Yamaha and Kawasaki.

[@simoncrnfrth]

Chinese bike manufacturers have certainly up'd there game recently. Releasing bikes that are packed with spec and features for not a great deal of cash. They've also getting the styling and attention to detail right. Could start getting difficult for more traditional manufacturers specially justifying the price!

[@jhoe434]

Wow, very interesting and informative content I will visit Voge Store in the Philippines ASAP thank you so much Kate🙏

[@paulcollings5424]

Hi Kate , great review as usual , so much so that I went straight down to the local dealer in Poole and had a look at this actual bike when Mark Pulling brought it back after his review , equally as complimentary. Having seen your review and Mark's I can vouch for the feel and build quality that you both talk about. Knowing that Loncin make some of the BMW engines and considering the other components they put on the DS 525 , I went ahead and ordered one in the blue and with the top box and pannier package. I've had a Chinese bike for over two years now , the Zontes ZT 125 U1 , and it also has that finish and recognised components such as Bosch fuel injection and Bosch ABS. In that time it hasn't missed a beat and been great for up to 120 mile day trips as well as local journeys . The big thing for me , the same as you, is the Voge seat height , a big bike without the weight and height of many others . I've already been in touch with Speedo Angels to ask them to gear up for the anti-glare screen protector for this new bike coming in. There are many reviews of this bike on You Tube as it was launched in 2023 in Europe , many good reviews . The only other real negative is the chain quality where they recommend replacing it with a Gold DID XV3 114T. I can't wait to get mine , coming in to dealers in April/May , Suez Canal disturbances allowing. I will update once received and tested. Keep up the great reviews girl and thanks for the insight. Paul. 🥰

[@dennismcclintock3154]

Way to go Kate first time, here I ve ridin bike all my live raced MOTO when I was younger Kawasaki KX 250 and a Honda CR 500 and had a couple street bike but nothing like an ENDURO dual purpose .II would purchase one of these if they were ever brought to the states I guess alll in due time. Thanks Again DMac the states Cheers

[@seanorrick8921]

I hate looking thru screens as well. The only time I ever dropped my bike was when I put on a super tall windshield on my Softail custom. I ended up rear ending an Amazon van. The only real damage was to the screen. I took that as a sign. I left it lying on the side of the road.

[@aBluegrassPicker]

What a lovely review!

[@ravenslament622]

A ray of sunshine on an otherwise gloomily gloom day, I agree its a looker kate. Happy riding

[@cruiserjohn74]

I have seen the black version and it looks really nice. Not sure how small/big this bike is to some one who are like 181 cm tall.I think that's something like 5 ft 11 I think a long term riding this bike will determen if its a quality bike or not.

[@arvinsantos2002]

Looks like a small bike. She's 5'4 and bike looks ok on 4:10. What more if taller?

[@TheZanshen]

Great review and nice bike. But it’s a pity you will be lucky to get a Xmas hamper when you trade in .

[@kdmotorcycles9530]

It's all relative when it comes to values, that's the thing. You buy a bike for double the money, you will get a bit more back. It's all percentages which all work out roughly the same. If the bikes become ridiculously popular as exceed sales expectations the used values will hold.

[@SlapshodWingnut]

Will be interested to see your comparison if you can get hold of the CF Moto 450MT. That one looks to be more off road focused...

[@andybiker2236]

Hi thank you for the review it looks amazing it wood be all I wood need I enjoy the video you are all ways excellent rider I hope to try one and my be get one God bless

[@JIMWSMITH]

Another glowing review of a Chinese bike , theres some great bikes knocking around at the moment.

[@mjs.910]

What it`s missing are not to be found on some other bigger more expensive bikes or are costly extras on the competition. I was impressed watching Mark Pullings review yesterday, glad this is gonna get the air time. It's certainly one to consider. Crackin vid..👍🏍️👍 nice one

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you! 😊

[@martinharnett6922]

Great review of a nice bike

[@UsernameKate]

Thank-you!

[@cow77cow]

Just bought this for Christmas 🎄 🎁 🎄

[@stevecompton7197]

Another great review well done you

[@YTubFan]

Excellent review thanks!

[@bartolaszlo]

Hi, I do not know you are planning to test a Benelli TRK 702X… I am very interested what you think about that bike…😊

[@UsernameKate]

I'll ride whatever I can get my mitts on 🤣

[@maxuzb]

That one is factory "Black Knight" matte color is a beastie boy I've tried one two days ago during Motopassion fair. Sweet Still, grab the 900 ver. even though it's 4k more.

[@andrewharrop7932]

Mmmm,,, 🤔, looks good, I definitely think it should come with heated grips. Maybe the cruise n quick shifter, possible optional extras? centre stand as standard spot on. It's definitely worth a look at. Great vlog Kate. Take care, stay safe 🏍 👌 👍

[@blueyondermoto]

Cracking video (again!) Young Kate! You're rather good at this! 😉

[@UsernameKate]

YOUNG! I'll take that and run 🏃‍♂️💨 no take backs 🤣

[@blueyondermoto]

@UsernameKate it's all relative Kate 😂

[@UsernameKate]

Aye there is that!

[@639viablecarrot]

Looks excellent value for money and I for 1 will be buying. A shame about no cruise control personally I would sooner that than traction control. Again personally for carrying soft luggage touring it would be preferable for the silencer to be down low under the frame like the CFMOTO.

[@TomClare-k9u]

Chinese seem to have nailed it with the mid size bikes cf moto voge and benelli all are great value for money. Would be interested to see what you make of the benelli trk 702x

[@999silverhk]

Best CP value bike at this segment for sure👍 ❤❤❤❤

[@robertsmith4466]

Great review kate I think it stacks up well against my F650gs twin for the price. OK that is a 2012 bike but its a BMW so not cheap and I have had to uprate the suspension and wheels to make it good. It's not my only bike so don't use it for everything. (oxford heated grips pretty cheap to fit).

[@davidmatthews3093]

Your BMW will have a Chinese engine so you’re half converted.

[@joeblow5037]

I have no choice on where my cell phone is made. I do on my motorcycles. (2 made in Britain, 1 in Thailand, 1 in Japan) great review though, Kate 😉

[@UsernameKate]

Each to their own Joe :) I'm just grateful we have so much choice

[@bobturnbull18]

And how is that cell phone performing ? It would surprise me if it doesn't work very well.

[@joeblow5037]

@@bobturnbull18 great I can get parts

[@bobturnbull18]

@@joeblow5037 You must be the most brutal user of a cell phone if you need to buy parts. Must not be an iPhone because Apple doesn't want to sell parts.

[@joeblow5037]

@@bobturnbull18 my point is....I refuse to support a brutal communist regime who used child labor, horrible wages, and does unspeakable things to the Uyghurs, and everyone else who doesn't fall in line, when I don't have to. Capiche?

[@TonyScriven-x8p]

Hi Kate, another great review. Do you think it would make a good beginner bike?

[@UsernameKate]

Yes definitely 😊

[@andreafrancis678]

Hey Kate, great review. How does it compare to the Honda NX500? Iooking at ADV for my first big bike 🏍 👌

[@UsernameKate]

I haven't ridden it! I'd love to though! 😊

[@philcorymusic]

Looks a great bike. Nice channel :)

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Good honest review cheers

[@iainf6]

Fantastic review Kate 🎉🫂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😉

[@boomdawg56]

What kind of network and support will they have? Years ago, I bought a Quad from my local dealer who was selling Din Li quads at outrageously low prices. After about a year, I needed rings and some seals, it was impossible to find parts for, even from my local dealer who was an authorized dealer for the manufacturer. In the end, it was retired and I bought a Suzuki quad.

[@kdmotorcycles9530]

They are being imported and distributed by the biggest motorcycle group in the UK with 16 dealers of their own plus the 100s of dealers that are stocking VOGE across the UK so network etc is already in place

[@Richard-pe4cx]

maybe value for the money rather than budget you're spot on with the price of new bikes cars and second hand prices if voge can do this why is the honda 750 transalp so much more expensive and that would be for the base model quite impressive bike food for thought thanks .

[@michaeljameslawrence2965]

amazing review. what information you want for a decision. You make the bikes look good which is most important. I had an Aura 125 by Lexmoto great little bike however the dealership networks let these bikes down as they do not know how to work with them and often cause them damage without the skill to rectify them. I had to find Lexmotos manufacturer to ask them for help with my bikes, my Aurs was made by Longia the new Nexus was by a company called Taro motorcycles and Lexmoto seem to have a new partner every year, my main gripe is they drop models quickly and have no after sales support or service from the dealerships unlike the more established brand despite chinese motorcycle parts online having parts which puts me off these bikes now.

[@Richard-pe4cx]

just test rode one today found the seating position to footrests cramped couldn't move back on the seat as the pillion seat is raised otherwise great bike i am 5ft 11 3/4 or 182 cms in new money

[@florenciogali608]

VOGE DS525X was on the road in Philippine for quite sometime, cheaper compared to Japanese and European brand, it gains positive feedback from different user and motovlogger in PH.

[@paulchin4094]

Any bad reviews so far? I can't seem to find any.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Good review Kate 👍 You're right about heated grips, far more useful than "Nightrider" indicators. But Triumph took the (standard equipment) heated grips off the T120 and gave us CC instead - clearly pandering to the North American market 🙄. It doesn't look like the Voge has RBW throttle though, so implementation of CC on this bike would've been technically tricky?

[@UsernameKate]

Haha but it wouldn't be tricky if it has ride by wire throttle. I reckon they go hand in hand so that's why I didn't mention it specifically 😊

[@ogasi1798]

smashing review of a smashing bike, Voge coming as hard as the other Chinese manufacturers, good news for the bikers world

[@Honda-world]

Hi Kate, Like the vlog do think the bike is trying to disguise itself as some think else hence why it has only put a little badge Voge on the side. I do get it that it is not in full production here. Also worry about the electrical side of Chinese bikes as they are the worlds worst. But on the good points it is about time some one has lowered the seat marginally for us short arse riders I'm 29" leg also. Love adventure bikes just not the heights, shit should of been a poet. Love the varying topics that you get up to and I think that is what makes you very popular and your a northener as well 😂👍