★ 2024 VOGE DS525X REVIEW ★

A review on the superb value voge ds525x
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voge 525dsx review

[-tj]

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.

[davidmatthews]

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.

[richardsmith]

Excellent review, I bought my last bike based on your review and was not disappointed many thanks

[Dave-in-France]

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.

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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.

[brettroman]

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,

[markrigg]

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 👍

[steveh]

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.

[ernsthammargren]

What an attractive modern, well equipped bike you have shown us. Feels like a must have now! Thank you Mark🎉

[trevjones]

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.

[Hinckley_Biker]

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 🤔😅

[danielforde-pogson]

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.

[leeoflincoln]

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.

[georgem]

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.


- 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

[lestersmyth]

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 🙄

[simonbowen]

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.

[MrVinceq]

Great review. Really appreciated the no BS, practical tests and knowledgeable comparissons . It was this review that gave me the confidence to order one for the 1st of March. Cant wait . Thannk you again. you helped me a lot.

[DavidSkidmore-et]

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 I've had Cfmoto 650 in the past no issues at all...cheers mark...

[olethorhermansen]

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!

[andrewbyrne]

Just viewed the Voge 525dsx review. Good review and the best did a night / lights review. Oh, if only more people would do that. I ride a fair bit at night and a few of the chinese bike have had dire lights at night. So, please include as many night tests as you can. Many thanks.

[karlfonner]

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.