BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Voge DS 900 X

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure

Voge DS 900 X

Reise-Enduro

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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Fully equipped adventure bike for less than 10,000 euros

The new DS 900 X is Voge's first big adventure bike. It takes over many parts from the also new BMW F 900 GS Adventure, but the Voge DS 900 X costs only 9,499 euros fully equipped. One... weiter

Voge DS 900 X im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2024 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 9.499 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

Pros:

PRICE!!!
complete equipment
inexpensive aluminium suitcase set
Powerful engine
good brakes
Sovereign appearance
nice 2-cylinder sound

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

loveless turn signal switch
Engine below 2,500 rpm a bit bumpy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.420 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 443 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: DOHC in-line twin with electronic injection 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 95 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 350 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
43mm up-side-down fork, fully adjustable (travel 205mm)

Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, adjustable spring preload (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
BREMBO Double Brake Disc ø 305 mm (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
BREMBO Brake Disc (∅ 265 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Conclusion on the Voge DS 900 X

The Voge DS 900 X is a well-made mid-range adventure bike at an unbeatable price. It is almost fully equipped and leaves nothing to be desired. A little fine-tuning is still missing here and there, but the gap to the bikes of the established manufacturers is already surprisingly small.

If you are actually flirting with GS Adventure or similar machines, you should definitely take a closer look at the Voge DS 900 X and take it for a test drive. A price advantage of about 50 percent compared to the competition is certainly a convincing argument for many motorcyclists in these times. It may well be that Voge has landed a real hit here, which we will then also see in the sales figures.