BMW R 1200 R versus Voge R125

BMW R 1200 R

Naked

Voge R125

Naked

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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What can the cheap A1 naked bike from China do?

With the new Voge R125, the Chinese manufacturer is putting an exclamation mark on the A1/B196 naked bikes. Why? Because this light motorcycle costs only 3,199 euros and the competitors are significantly more expensive.... weiter

Voge R125 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 3.199 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

Light, agile and manoeuvrable
Easy to drive
Colour LCD cockpit
sleek design
favourable price

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

limited pillion suitability
not for big riders

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.310 mm
Length : 1.941 mm Height : 1.070 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 136 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: 1-cylinder four-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic injection 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km

Maximum speed: 110 km/h
Performance: 15 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 12 NM bei 8.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 10 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 435 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
35 mm upside-down fork (110 mm travel )

Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/70-17
Rear tyres: 140/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 276 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Conclusion - what sticks

The Voge R125 is a good and above all cheap naked bike for A1 and B196 riders. It looks sleek and is technically equipped in a class-standard manner. Thanks to its low weight and 15 hp engine, an A1 bike can move faster than expected. Other highlights are a coloured LCD cockpit with lots of information, a gritty-sounding underfloor exhaust as well as very nice LED lighting front and rear.

Whether the small dimensions are suitable for a taller driver can only be weighed up during a test drive or at least during a test drive. Like all other 125cc bikes, the Voge R125 is quite small. So - let's go to the dealer and just sit on the little fun rocket!