2024 VOGE DS525X: The Ultimate Bargain Adventure Bike?
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- Опубліковано 16 бер 2024
- Hey Everyone!
In this video, we are going to have a look at the VOGE DS525X Adventure bike!
This is a pre production model, and I managed to take it out from KD Motorcycles in Accrington late February when it was the first ever one in the country!
In this video, I’m going to show you some of the features and specs of the VOGE DS525X and take you on a test ride to see how it performs on the road. I’ll also share my honest opinion and feedback on the pros and cons of this bike.
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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.
Loncin do not make the engine for the Honda.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@thebrowns5337 The don't call them Katie-Booms for nothing...
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.
Ohoooh! Preproduction! Kate is becoming important! Well, she already was for us. 😘
Oh shucks ☺️
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.
@@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
I have been looking for one for sale here in South Yorkshire, can’t find anywhere that’s selling this model yet. I really love the look of the bike. Great review for me. I am just a little taller than Kate, I am struggling with my Varadero XL1000 it’s too heavy. I’ve already dropped it in the garage. Sick of it. 😂
@@JiP2944 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
No criticism Kate your your reviews are great down to earth and very informative
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.
Great video Kate love your enthusiasm no matter what motorbike you are on
Thank you! 😀
Congratulations Kate for new bike
I am grateful to have stumbled on your channel Kate.. I love the bike and I love you! Great review! Subscribed
Nice look’n bike Kate, and overall a fair and honest review.
Thanks for the review I’ve just ordered this bike 👍
Love it when they starting production love the review ❤
I think... don't quote me, they should be in dealers from April
This is just what the average person wants, affordable bikes. And to be fair it's a decent looking bike with some good tech.
I think it looks quite pretty and well thought out 😊
What a lovely review!
Excellent review thanks!
Great review , got to search out one of these for a test later in the year .
Another great review well done you
Fantastic review Kate 🎉🫂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😉
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. 🥰
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. 👍.
Great review, thank you. Potentially a bit of a wake up call for the big four.
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.
Great review Thanks...
Phenomenal equipment list ! Love the tubeless tyres , at this price.
Another fun review, that bike would appeal to many young riders, ideal first proper bike
It looks great: Good price and amazing specs: really impressive good video 👍
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...
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.
Thanks so much Greg! I appreciate you! 🙏
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.
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.
I love this bike. It’s the one I want for my first ever big adv.
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
It’s an A2 bike.
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
Another glowing review of a Chinese bike , theres some great bikes knocking around at the moment.
Hi Kate, great review. As per usual, linda loved the voge so much that we just bought one. I'm not sure, but I think we have the first production model in the uk may be. Got it in silver pick it up friday
smashing review of a smashing bike, Voge coming as hard as the other Chinese manufacturers, good news for the bikers world
Hey Kate great job on the voge 525 and when I can get that bike in America I’ll buy it thanks again for your channel
I have to say for a smidge above 6k, I'm impressed!
Wow, very interesting and informative content
I will visit Voge Store in the Philippines ASAP
thank you so much
Kate🙏
Love your reviews & Chinese (KTM influenced) bikes seem too be doing very well~ I hope you get the chance to review the Kove800x, the ultimate lightweight bike in it's class. I live in Las Vegas & there is a Kove dealer in Arizona that may get this bike soon.
Cracking video (again!) Young Kate! You're rather good at this! 😉
YOUNG! I'll take that and run 🏃♂️💨 no take backs 🤣
@UsernameKate it's all relative Kate 😂
Aye there is that!
18:09 min. A deluge is also an adventure! So no reason to complain, right? That’s the true UNK spirit! 👍👍
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 :)
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!
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
@@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.
@@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 🙄🙄🙄
@@ouric The same as what ? Made in China the same as "Made in China" ?
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.
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
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 ?
@@nikolatasic8598 Ćao brate, iskreno ja uzeo Kove 510x ✌️😎
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 🏍 👌 👍
A ray of sunshine on an otherwise gloomily gloom day, I agree its a looker kate.
Happy riding
Great review it looks like a smaller version of the CFMOTO 800 MT
Kate uploads, I watch, I am entertained!
Kate uploads, @Keridus comments, I smile :)
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
Beautiful bike! If only Suzuki had hired these chinese designers to create the visual concept for their V-Strom 800...
good review
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!
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
Like the Hardcore Henry style hand movements at 4:40 :)
Haha what a wild film that was 🤣 forgot about that one!
That’s a lot of bike for the money, Chinese bikes are improving at a fast rate😊
And the mainstream competition are looking more and more like rip offs as a result.
Hi Kate I think that looks a nice little bike it takes me back 50 yrs when the Japanese started coming over here everyone was negative about them you know what I mean British are best and all that but look how good they are now I think that china and India could do the same it does look a lovely little bike I think for especially a girl to get on with a jump from 125 that probably would come under an a2 class license do you think anyway nice to listen to your thoughts on the voge and I think they will do well with sales of this bike ? Who knows ride safe looking forward to more of your videos in 24 ride safe take care
I have a Voge DS500, it is 2 years old and has covered 11,000 miles, the quality of components are as good as any bike on the market, my only gripe is that the engine vibrates, not as bad now as when new. it came with alloy panniers & topbox for £5000. i think this one is better looking and if it is engine is smooth then it is a winner.
Great review, as always. Have they made a mistake by giving it 47.6 hp as it just misses out on A2 licence holders as standard.
Great value for money that 💪👌
Great review, alot for the money..
That's a sweet looking bike 🤌🏻🤌🏻💯
Very Interesting !!
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
I really can’t see the point of cruise control on a motorcycle. Please explain the advantages.
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
Great review of a nice bike
Thank-you!
Lovely bike indeeeed
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...
That's nice. Like spicy Szechuan adventure 😋
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.
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 💪
@@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
What's the warranty (if any) like? and what are the service intervals like?
It's definitely at a great initial price point.
Looks good ! Would be great if they did a 1000cc ish version with more power
There is a DS900X with 94bhp 😊
KTM and Triumph better look out. Fantastic value for money. 👍
I love that motorcycle
We in thailand, hope it makes its way here, it looks really interesting
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.
I have the lexmoto pioneer 500x, it has the same hardware, KYb, Bosch, nissen. ive had mine a year and no problems with it.
Thanks Kate! I think practically all tires are tubeless, but with spokes like that, I'd bet they inner tubes in there.
Tubeless not tubes. This is a plus for this bike
Hei Ka Very good review of Voge 525X motorcycles.Looking better than other Adventure motorcycles of 500 cc segment.I have enjoyed a lot.I want to know the Top Speed of Voge 525x
Good review Kate, nice bike. Don’t keep saying it’s cheap though, they might put the price up! 😊 looked like it only took E5 fuel, is that correct? Take care 👍
It does only have the E5 sticker on the tank.
Nothing a fuel additive can't solve though if you're stuck for choice at the pump
@@kdmotorcycles9530 The Ds500 had the same sticker but the importer checked with Voge, yes it is ok to use E10 fuel.
Looks good I’d wait for a larder engine a 825 would be interesting. This bike shows triumph and bmw up with its standard equipment. The extras on a GS to match this would be 3 grand.
DS900X incoming...
Best CP value bike at this segment for sure👍 ❤❤❤❤
22:18 if you can tell us more about this lil camera like How it works ?
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!
Hey Kate, great review. How does it compare to the Honda NX500? Iooking at ADV for my first big bike 🏍 👌
I haven't ridden it! I'd love to though! 😊
Could you fit decent panniers especially with the high exhaust? Thanks for making these informative vids Kate
Good question but certainly :) www.kdmotorcycles.co.uk/new-bikes/bike/2024-voge-ds525x-tourer-1605
5999 with panniers and box. 5499 as standard.
I wouldn't mind pbuying one of these in black and silver to match my Voge 300 rally l bought last September.. The bike looks fantastic... As like you. 😅
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).
Your BMW will have a Chinese engine so you’re half converted.
I have to say that the rest of the big brands should be looking over their shoulder because they’re coming and they will be up there with the best of them, and at a price everyone can afford. Excellent review. Now go compare it to Benelli TRK 502 and 702 and then give us your thoughts. That’ll be interesting. John R.
It definitely looks good! Aside from reliability, I feel like dealer availability might be a bit of an issue. Overall seems like great value 👍👍
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
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 😂👍
It's impressive what companies can do when they're not strangled by excessive regulations.
Or run by profiteering CEOs
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.
Let's wait for 800cc version :)
The new 900 version is on the way 😈
Cracking bike for the money. What's insurance costs like not sure if you mentioned it.
Great video Kate. Quick question: are you still associated with Supremecoat? Thinking of getting my bike done.
They don't sponsor me anymore I'm afraid! Sorry I can't help you out with a discount 👎
@@UsernameKate that’s ok. It was more of an update on your bike post-application I was interested in
Oh it's still excellent 😊
Nice review Kate, looks like an absolute bargain, whatch out Japan, looks like the Chinese are coming, if they are not careful the Chinese are going to do to Japan what they did to the British bike industry 50 years ago.
Informative video crocodile. Looks like a good deal. The negatives you highlighted are mostly fixable too.
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.
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
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.
You're exactly right!