★ 2023 VOGE AC 525 X REVIEW ★

[@AliasMrHackenbacker]

Another great review Mark, it's great that you are evaluating the lesser known brands. The Chinese manufacturers have really upped their game but until they have a proven track record in supplying spare parts and improving their residue value I won't be investing my money in one. The move to all LED lighting is a double edged sword as these units are bespoke to each manufacturer and possibly each model of bike, in the event of a failure it's a trip to the dealer for a complete unit(if they are still available) rather than a trip to Halfords for a replacement lamp. Having had a many years experience in fitting LED lighting in commercial premises i can tell you that LED units do fail and that requires complete replacement of the fitting.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Dave ... great comment 👍

[@therealunclevanya]

I saw a comment recently about a Hyundai car that needed a new front combined headlamp/indicator unit, it cost £1000 (a Grand!).

[@jamescant6625]

Honda need to up their game now , this is what the CL500 should be .

[@m.r.861]

One of the best reviews on that bike which i own since 3 months. Thank you and go on with the way you do.

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks I appreciate that Cheers mark

[@neiljarvis8911]

Another great review, I bet many parts are shared with the ds525x ....wouldn't be surprised if chassis wasn't same with some different mounting brackets.

[@richardjones3112]

If only Honda could make something as good-looking as this.Great review again Mark👍.

[@markpulling12]

Yes Richard I think they would fly off the shelves... best wishes mark

[@mikerider58]

Beautiful bike , great motor, excellent clock display, fantastic value. That yellow splash on the tank needs sorting. Cracking bike.😊

[@markpulling12]

Thanks 👍

[@andyc750]

been waiting for someone sensible to review one of these, it is a pretty bike for sure and looks really well built and great value, will add it to my list in case I can't ride my existing bike with my knackered leg

[@carlesjuliavallmajo3812]

thanks Mark , great rewiew !!! very informative , love VOGE

[@martynlewis6445]

In Spain this bike hs 5 year guarantee. I've tken the voge 900 dsx out for a test ride and was not very impressed, so I am hoping to take this one out to check it out. The engine of the 900 dsx was originally BMW, but I am not sure where this one was previously used in. Nice one Mark I will check this out soon.

[@brettroman3218]

Love the scrambler classic look of this bike.It’s the tank! Thanks Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Cheers Brett ...yes looks cool doesn't it :)

[@sanatandharma4435]

I'm test riding one of these on Monday next week.

[@jamesprice7470]

Hey Mark.i. could see this one in my.garage.very nice bike love everything about it.

[@markpulling12]

You and me both!

[@christopherturner9330]

I really like this bike Mark. Thank you for this review.

[@markpulling12]

My pleasure Christopher Many thanks 👍

[@mylifeinthailand8751]

Had a look at one of these earlier today, it is flipping nice 👍🏻

[@MrTof72]

Chinese are coming out strongly with theirs bikes. I'm considering buying one of them. Got a dilema with this Voge AC 525 X, the Brixton 500 Crossfire XC, and the CF 700 adv. Could tell me which one would be better. (i know the Cf is more powerful...but.... Tx again^^.

[@BibtheBoulder]

34th consecutive rainy day up here in Warwickshire. Riding a bike is becoming a distant memory this year....

[@fatpigeonadventurerider2118]

60mpg, that's terrible on a modern bike, the cb500x does near 80mpg. I've had 70mpg on a Tenere.

[@markpulling12]

Yes not been that great here in Dorset for the past two weeks

[@fatpigeonadventurerider2118]

60mpg for a modern bike is terrible, the Honda cb500x does near 80mpg or more. I've had 70mpg on a Tenere.

[@markpulling12]

@@fatpigeonadventurerider2118 hi agreed I did say at least 60 mpg so that would be the minimum.....I would expect more in normal use Best regards mark

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@markpulling12 I hope it improves! I'm coming down for a fortnight starting this Saturday and was looking forward to Poole bike night

[@williammuir638]

Mark you need to showcase more of these machines I'd never heard of before. Really good 👍.

[@ljoelmchanley3676]

Nice bike, I hope Japan is paying attention... TFT, Blue tooth etc very nice. Curious how the engine tranny and clutch compare to cb500x in terms of power delivery and quality.

[@markpulling12]

The engine feels very similar to the cb500x it's uncanny best wishes mark

[@svaralen]

It will be nice to see your review on the new Voge DSX 525x 👍

[@danielforde-pogson]

Nice! I meant to ask: does the AC stand for air conditioning? 😂 Nice touch on a bike. I'll watch later and I might find out!

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Daniel... apparently it stands for ADVANCED CLASSIC cheers mark

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Looks a good, well made bike. Hopefully Voge will be available here in Oz soon.

[@sundukibrahim2944]

looks far better than CL500

[@norsehall309]

G'day from Australia, Mark, what can l say good looking motorbike goes well it's in a strong market unknown brand trying to make a mark, well we will just have to see if it takes off, love your review, cheers mate ride safe, Neil 🤠.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks again Neil 😄 Best wishes mark

[@paulbaker1000]

Another nice review! I quite like the look of the bike apart from the now common and always awful swingarm bracket for the indicators and number plate. Given the high mounted exhaust, I’m not sure that panniers would be that easy to accommodate.

[@MrTof72]

True, we got to work it out ^^.

[@merseamoto]

Lovely looking bike that. Nice review & ride. Thanks Mark

[@markpulling12]

Glad you enjoyed it Best regards mark

[@leemason5953]

Definitely agree with you,its a good looking bike,the only thing i would like to see on it is a cross bar between the handlebars,but that just a personal thing,other than that its looking good👍👍👍

[@steliosch4684]

Why i like more the 500ac, and unfortunately in Cyprus no longer available, only acx525. Not sure what to do:

[@robertcole3280]

Another good test Mark, the quality of the Voge bikes looks great, but how long before these Chinese bikes are fully backed up with dealers and spares etc.

[@cynic150]

This looks really nice. Would be comfy for tall guys. Does it repel rain?

[@GS-uy4xo]

Man - these reviews are super helpful ! - (subbed) I live in China and there are tons of bike shops nearby. As expected the prices are quite a bit lower - I’m the kid in the candy shop 😂. My first real bike here was and still is a 2019 GW250 - I bought it with 3000km for about 2000$. I love it but I’m looking for a slightly better option to do longer trips. I’m only 5’6” so that’s a bit of a limiting factor. Other than ADV types , what models might you recommend for some day tripping?

[@markpulling12]

Hi thanks for the comment and sub ...I really like the voge AC 350 and the rally 300 Best wishes mark

[@GS-uy4xo]

Thanks for the reply, I’m narrowing the options and this is definitely in the running. @@markpulling12

[@MrDorsetD]

That is a handsome machine 👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks that's what I thought Many thanks 👍

[@duanestiles4821]

Nice looking bike mark good price for the vogue 525 x

[@nomadenview]

Why Kymco and sym don't make a motorcycle like this...they always focus to make scooter.... Nice review btw

[@martinehulme8743]

I really like this, tank shape, seat looks comfortable for a pillion, I bet it's great on east back lanes, I'd need it lowered though, I love the colour, great alternative to the big names...🎉 Great review Mark as always ❤❤

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Martine ...just shows how good the Chinese brands are getting now x

[@martinehulme8743]

@@markpulling12 definitely does 👌

[@AJ17119]

The Chinese are really improving at a high pace, wow 👍 I prolly won't buy Japanese anymore 😅

[@alexmorgan3435]

Interesting. Quirky, but pleasant looks.

[@martinhughes9769]

Looks great very stylish

[@jimhedley7459]

Hi mark , that’s the middle weight bike I’ll be buying , the Chinese are going to take over the middle weight market , it’s a good looking bike , for not a lot of money , I want a middle weight bike as its the only thing I don’t have and had thought about the triumph 400 scrambler , but I’d rather have this ,I’ve actually a jialing 125 trail blazer I bought 23 years ago , think Honda xl 125 , I’ve used it on and off over the years , it’s had zero maintenance , I’ve only changed the oil once ,and after a 5 year of not even looking at it , it started 2nd kick , it’s basic but it works , probably one of the first Chinese bike to make it in the uk at the time ! I Paid £1100 at the time and I actually still like riding it , and I’ve friends who would buy it of me tomorrow if I’d ever sell it , the voge 525 acX is for the money the best bike out there , I’m buying one 🏍🏍👍👍

[@markpulling12]

Hi Jim that's amazing with that jialing :) Yes great choice with the voge ... you're going to love it Best regards mark

[@1960ARC]

I'm seriously considering a Voge. My nearest dealer I believe is in Maidstone. I've never test ridden a bike, even my last new Honda, dealer said, if you want to try one only choice is to buy it. What ever bike I buy next, it will not be a new Honda.

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks...I think you'll be impressed 👍 Best wishes mark

[@MrTof72]

Hi, great review. Can you tell us, if you can do a bit of Offroad alike? tx.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Christophe...yes this bike would be fine for light tracks and trails Best regards mark

[@MrTof72]

thak you very much^^.@@markpulling12

[@sonnyreyes7758]

Hello sir mark nice review. I would like to ask you if you would choose between cb500f and voge ac 525x which you will choose and why. Thank you really appreciated your thoughts.

[@markpulling12]

Hi both are great machines...if you want a long term bike get the honda ...but something with more character and style I'd get the voge Cheers mark

[@sonnyreyes7758]

@@markpulling12 thanks a lot sir for your thoughts.

[@peterpipe9015]

These look good m8 , what is the 0 to 60 time and the max top speed thank you

[@markpulling12]

Hi Peter top speed just over 100 mph and 0-60 mph in about 6 seconds best wishes mark

[@peter7624]

Looks like a nice bike, but being old school I would prefer the Enfields full-length 'guards instead of the bare rear tyre and broken lines of the bmw type mudguard. Lovely motor by the sound of things. Have you any experience of the customer service/spares/ back up situation at Poole moto Mark? They have some great products . Great video as always!

[@markpulling12]

Hi Peter ...I'm in Poole moto every week and their service and parts availability is first class 😁👍 Best wishes mark

[@bertayoing]

hi mark. great review here ,however ,this bike costs more than a cb500x with proven reliability. needs to be cheaper to sell i think.

[@markpulling12]

Currently price on cb500x is £6699 here in the UK so this is cheaper but you could get a perfect used cb500x for the same price 👍 definitely But I guess you get one of these if you want something a bit different from the norm Best wishes mark

[@alohars5379]

would love to hear your thoughts on the new next gen ducati scrambler!

[@markpulling12]

I'll be visiting my local Ducati dealer in the next few weeks to review one hopefully:)

[@alohars5379]

that would be amazing! also wondering about a comparison between the xsr700 and the ducati scrambler! Would love your thoughts between the two and maybe which on is the better pick!@@markpulling12

[@nickboreham6663]

Hi Mark. What are your thoughts between the Voge and Kawasaki Z650 RS. Many Thanks Nick.

[@markpulling12]

Hi nick the Kawasaki is a great bike sounds amazing...retro ish looks ...65 hp ...the voge is more scrambler with 46 hp .... personally I'd go for the voge as I prefer it's style and looks Cheers mark

[@ZoahPorre]

The gray vs black arent that much different looking lol. I like the bit of yellow trim on the side of the tank, but I dislike the huge decal. Screen looks amazing too! Can you show us the keys of the bikes? Especially if they are unique....I just like interesting keys, lol..

[@markpulling12]

This one has one of those flip out keys when you press the button ✅ Best regards mark

[@ZoahPorre]

@@markpulling12 Ahh yes, the "childhood" pretend its a knife key.... I put childhood in quotes, because im 40, and i still pretend its a knife lol..

[@pave_waywiz8869]

Really nice looking bike but I dont like the position of the exhaust pipe,that's a deal breaker for me.

[@andrewbozhozr]

I didn't seem to catch, are those tubeless rims?

[@markpulling12]

Hi no they are tubes Cheers mark

[@АлександрЛаврентьев-ш5г]

Классный мотоцикл, купил себе недавно, еще не катал правда… зима…)

[@JohnnieV]

How much is OTR? Does the dealer charge fees over the 5799 pounds?

[@markpulling12]

Hi it's about £150 which is added to the cost of the bike ...this covers road tax...first reg fee and a couple of hours of pdi Labour by the mechanics Cheers mark

[@1990-t1j]

If it's a 494cc, why do they call it a 525? Good to hear it has good torque. These are not cross-spoke wheels, but maybe they are tubeless? Nice bike, looks good quality, looks pretty good. But it's competing with the Honda CL500. Better screen and bars on the Voge, though. The usual excellent review. Nick

[@markpulling12]

Hi nick yes exactly my thoughts 525 ?? Seen this on many bikes Best wishes mark

[@munro12]

Interesting brand. Too bad there's no dealership in Scotland.

[@ml2799]

If it had Honda, Yamaha etc on the tank, it would sell like hot cakes!

[@markpulling12]

Definitely 😀:)

[@-JSLAK]

Audio and video haven't been synced up perfectly the last couple vids, good review as usual otherwise though.

[@markpulling12]

Yes it's a second out or so ...I've tried formatting reboot etc etc no luck Would a new SD card help Any advice?? Cheers mark.

[@-JSLAK]

@@markpulling12 I think you'll just have to align the audio/video in editing software manually. Some people clap their hands once in the beginning of their recording to give an easy thing to sync. (Of course then you edit out the clapping part once it's synced)

[@markpulling12]

@@-JSLAK yes thanks I've seen the clap method...that's used sometimes when you use multiple cameras .. when I download the footage onto my editing software timeline..it seems like the video and audio are "one" if you get what I mean so I can't slide the audio plus or minus one second to line it up ...maybe that's why people use a separate audio recorder....I'll look into the audio again over the next few days on the software to see if there is a way to slide and line in up The start of the recording is fine ...it's when I'm half way in it starts to go out of sync a second or two ...there seems to be a massive issue on this when you Google it Best wishes mark

[@goldilocks913]

Really nice bike except for the grab rails- they look like a a granny frame😂

[@fatpigeonadventurerider2118]

Mark 60mpg on a modern bike is terrible. The hinda CB500X does 80mpg +. Ive had 70mpg on s Tenere. Saying that, the Voge looks a good bike

[@markpulling12]

It's 60 mpg at least so I would expect more in normal use Best wishes mark

[@fatpigeonadventurerider2118]

The voge 650 only return 50mpg, I'd say that's why they're not selling very well.

[@leeparrish2526]

Nice looking bike Mark , but that exhaust ruins the look of it for me.

[@markpulling12]

Ok no worries each to their own ...I think it suits it 😁 Best wishes mark

[@mikehurley5052]

Comparing that exhaust to some modern bikes it looks great.

[@leeparrish2526]

Maybe it'd look better in black, the exhaust I mean

[@markrigby4464]

It's actually a good looking bike..but the shitty number plate thing still psi sees me of xx

[@mikehurley5052]

They look good value but spares/service backup??? Same like Benelli, cheap and looks good but thats it.

[@espiritoconsolador838]

“Porque Deus amou o mundo de tal maneira que deu o seu Filho unigênito, para que todo aquele que nele crê não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna.” (João 3:16)🙏🏿🩵

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Hey Mark, do you know what none of the popular bike reviewers have done a video on? You, Missenden, Lamb Chop, Teapot, Rikky, Moto Bob... Well, not lately anyway. A Harley D. Make it happen Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Hi Nik ...I've ried a few times to tap into HD with no results...they seem quite particular who does their media Best wishes mark

[@jatampk9436]

[@tomg6284]

I would rather have the Triumph 400.

[@markpulling12]

Yes the triumph looks great... looking forward to reviewing that one cheers mark

[@jameswbell7084]

Looks good. Sadly its chinese and open to scorn just by nationality alone. How bitterly ironic a nation synonymous with walls and palaces enduring over 500 years is also renowned for producing things lucky to last five days, weeks or even months?!

[@carlesjuliavallmajo3812]

A similar bike from an european brand costs easily 50% more , what a shame !!!

[@grumpysprout3505]

It's a bit like a big Royal enfield Scram ?