I know nothing about the quality of this bike or the other products from the company, but I don't think they are going anywhere. Even if dealers stop selling them you'll still be able to order parts online. These chinese manufacturers are huge companies. Loncin makes the 850 twin for BMW
The review are very positive in Argentina, Spain and France. In Spain the Voge 300 Rally has been sold as hot bread. There are several channels on YT, all in Spanish. There are 4 guys with 4 Rally who have made 3500 km offroad in Morocco with just 1 flat front tire (channel Vogeando). The channel Viajando con Mabre has several interesting videos. This athletic guy has taken a Voge Rally (with NO modifications) in the "Xtreme 300 de Pozoblanco" and made 300 km WOT, so full gas that the consumption went up to 7 liters/100 km. No problem. That means he stayed WOT using all the 25 hp, the kind of thing never a amateur owner will do to his bike. So happy that he took the same bike to The Hellas Rally 2023 in Greece, 7 days race in pretty harsh condition under a lot of rain. One problem day 4, that was a faulty connector from the alternator to the regulator full of mud. None problem with the engine. The English YT channel nathanthepostman is very happy. He has done a 2000 miles trip in France and Italy for the Stella Alps, and later the Pilgrimage Day (12 days 2500 miles).
I'm the same height and leg length as you but I only weigh 75 KG. I doubt I will be able to compress the springs enough to get both feet on the ground...
Hi Mark, this looks like an ideal little bike but! You tested the Mash 650 that now has a TRIAL version. How close are these bikes in your experience for every day use and pure riding enjoyment. Thanks for the video, great review.
Hi, The Mash X-ride was great, but had various reliability issues. As a low miles daily use, this Voge seems great, especially if you want to cut across a field on the way home from work lol. Not as powerful as the 650 of course and if consistent 70mph is required then 650 is better but if the country road commute is for you, 300 is good enough. If you don't do much offroading and don't need consistent higher speeds, 300 is good.
Why the negativity towards E10 fuel? I’ve been using it for over a decade now and had no problems. My cars and motorcycles have all been designed to run on it since before the turn of the century. The Voge needing E5 is a negative point in my opinion as it means I would often have to pay an excess to use 98 fuel which would give no performance gain as E5 95 can be hard to find here. It’s presumably an invite into how old the engine design actually is although Kawasaki did lag years behind the other Japanese manufactures when developing their bikes for E10.
Hi Mark good review I've been waiting for you to get this bike. I did my review 6 months ago having now covered 5k I'm doing an update review. I agree so far with your thoughts, do you have this bike on a long term loan? And from your first test ride would you buy one? Ride safe Amigo.
@@motorsforthemassesI agree, I have a Tenere World Raid that is sluggish on E10, it isn’t an engine that excites to begin with however and as Tesco say, every little helps. Also use E5 on our chain saws and small industrial machines, improves starting and performance. Well worth the extra few pence per litre taking onto account we pay upwards of £2.80 for a coffee in Costa.
I was considering one of these as a commuter, as i'm 6 foot 3 with very long legs. Would i be mad to consider one even though i'd probably never take it off road?
Like it but what worries me with such bikes is say you have owned it for 5 years and drop it breaking the plastic, what is the chance of replacing the panels, nil I suspect.
@@motorsforthemasses Asda, Sainsbury and Tesco don't sell E5 fuel around here. The independants luckily do. It also seems a bit hit or miss in parts of North Wales whether you can get E5.
Comments after Essais/Test ride : Front brake pretty-much non existent, back brake good ; Taller than I remembered; VERY short gearing, leading to 60 kph at 6000 rpm; Vibey, like riding a 125cc; Good handling:cornering on-road; didn’t test off-road; Not for me.
I like the way you reviewed this … Clear, honest. Straightforward. 👍🏻
Best review I have seen yet on this beautiful bike, honest and doing what 99% of us do on them. Convinced me for sure.
Just been watching reviews on these last few days, seem very good value for money.
Bit late to it, but this is the best review of the 300 rally I've yet seen (of about 10). Really got the feel of it. Nice bike, excellent review 👍
Thank you
Loncin builds the 850 twin for BMW.
Would love a uk review of the voge R125. I don't think anyone has done one yet 😢 great video as usual 😊
I'll see what I can do.
@motorsforthemasses7295 that would be amazing. Cheers mate, you are a star indeed 👍
Looking forward o the follow up video
I'd pick the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX over the Voge 300 Rally. Why? Dealer network & longer term parts availability.
I know nothing about the quality of this bike or the other products from the company, but I don't think they are going anywhere. Even if dealers stop selling them you'll still be able to order parts online. These chinese manufacturers are huge companies. Loncin makes the 850 twin for BMW
This bike has been in spain awhile and their reviews seem positive
The review are very positive in Argentina, Spain and France. In Spain the Voge 300 Rally has been sold as hot bread. There are several channels on YT, all in Spanish. There are 4 guys with 4 Rally who have made 3500 km offroad in Morocco with just 1 flat front tire (channel Vogeando). The channel Viajando con Mabre has several interesting videos. This athletic guy has taken a Voge Rally (with NO modifications) in the "Xtreme 300 de Pozoblanco" and made 300 km WOT, so full gas that the consumption went up to 7 liters/100 km. No problem. That means he stayed WOT using all the 25 hp, the kind of thing never a amateur owner will do to his bike.
So happy that he took the same bike to The Hellas Rally 2023 in Greece, 7 days race in pretty harsh condition under a lot of rain. One problem day 4, that was a faulty connector from the alternator to the regulator full of mud. None problem with the engine.
The English YT channel nathanthepostman is very happy. He has done a 2000 miles trip in France and Italy for the Stella Alps, and later the Pilgrimage Day (12 days 2500 miles).
The engine design comes from the Kawasaki Klx300, when Loncin and Kawasaki where engine partners.
Good to know.
A lot of sag on that suspension, would like a close up on the suspension adjusters if there is any
The sag in the video surprised me. I tested a Voge last week and it was very firm, hardly any sag at all and I’m heavy.
I really hope these bikes come to USA soon...but doubt we will even get them
Rack, engine bars, switchable ABS and pinky protectors, I can forgive that mild steel exhaust.
I'm the same height and leg length as you but I only weigh 75 KG. I doubt I will be able to compress the springs enough to get both feet on the ground...
Wonder how it would have faired last weekend in Somerset in the wet, saw a few Honda rallys so am guessing fine!
Hi Mark, this looks like an ideal little bike but! You tested the Mash 650 that now has a TRIAL version. How close are these bikes in your experience for every day use and pure riding enjoyment. Thanks for the video, great review.
Hi, The Mash X-ride was great, but had various reliability issues. As a low miles daily use, this Voge seems great, especially if you want to cut across a field on the way home from work lol. Not as powerful as the 650 of course and if consistent 70mph is required then 650 is better but if the country road commute is for you, 300 is good enough. If you don't do much offroading and don't need consistent higher speeds, 300 is good.
Why the negativity towards E10 fuel? I’ve been using it for over a decade now and had no problems. My cars and motorcycles have all been designed to run on it since before the turn of the century. The Voge needing E5 is a negative point in my opinion as it means I would often have to pay an excess to use 98 fuel which would give no performance gain as E5 95 can be hard to find here. It’s presumably an invite into how old the engine design actually is although Kawasaki did lag years behind the other Japanese manufactures when developing their bikes for E10.
To live with on a daily basis. Would have the voge 300 rally , or the himalayan ????
Hmm, erm.....
So many awesome new Noodle machines we don't get here in Aus :(
That’s odd given how good the trade links are between China and Aus.
Hi Mark good review I've been waiting for you to get this bike. I did my review 6 months ago having now covered 5k I'm doing an update review. I agree so far with your thoughts, do you have this bike on a long term loan? And from your first test ride would you buy one? Ride safe Amigo.
Hi, I have it for a while. It is a fun bike, I do like it, so easy to use and great in the right environment.
E5 only? That’s crazy nowadays, why make it hard to find fuel when you only have 11 litres?
That is a valid point, although personally I NEVER use E10. Allsorts of long term issues highlighted.
@@motorsforthemassesI agree, I have a Tenere World Raid that is sluggish on E10, it isn’t an engine that excites to begin with however and as Tesco say, every little helps. Also use E5 on our chain saws and small industrial machines, improves starting and performance. Well worth the extra few pence per litre taking onto account we pay upwards of £2.80 for a coffee in Costa.
Tell us about the weather protection capabilities…
More testing to come...
Hi mark , it’s a absolute bargain , any chance you could test the voge 525 acX 👍👍🏍🏍
Watch this space.....
And the 300DS if you get a hold of one.
I was considering one of these as a commuter, as i'm 6 foot 3 with very long legs. Would i be mad to consider one even though i'd probably never take it off road?
Perhaps change the tyres which you will notice in the wet
Based on the Kawasaki KLX300 lump...?
Allegedly
Manufacturing under license from Kawasaki.
Like it but what worries me with such bikes is say you have owned it for 5 years and drop it breaking the plastic, what is the chance of replacing the panels, nil I suspect.
Bikes like these are always available a lot longer in Asia, I'm sure parts will still be available.
Would you say it is better than the Zontes ZT310T or ZT350 T
A different bike for a different purpose really.
Err... Can I find the E5 fuel in Africa?
E5 only - deal breaker. E5 not available everywhere. 11 litre tank is a positive though.
I only use it, Morrisons, Tesco, BP, Shell, Q8 have it
@@motorsforthemasses Asda, Sainsbury and Tesco don't sell E5 fuel around here. The independants luckily do. It also seems a bit hit or miss in parts of North Wales whether you can get E5.
@@AliasMrHackenbacker Didnt know that! Shell is usually where get mine.
Will run on up to e50 as any other fyelinjected engine, no worries
looks like a honda crf 300??
Like the film but the Music used is terrible.
Comments after Essais/Test ride :
Front brake pretty-much non existent, back brake good ;
Taller than I remembered;
VERY short gearing, leading to 60 kph at 6000 rpm;
Vibey, like riding a 125cc;
Good handling:cornering on-road; didn’t test off-road;
Not for me.
Shame about the fuel gauge, otherwise this would be a no-brainer.
It’s a better looking bike than the CRF300 Rally and better equipped
i think there great ill wait for a year and pick one up for about 100 pounds cash.
Suzuki WR250? Don’t you mean Yamaha
Absolute bargain.