Voge DS 900 X versus Ducati Desert X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Voge

Voge DS 900 X

Reise-Enduro
Ducati

Ducati Desert X

Reise-Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 9.499 €
RRP 16.790 €
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Pros:
  • PRICE!!!
  • complete equipment
  • inexpensive aluminium suitcase set
  • Powerful engine
  • good brakes
  • Sovereign appearance
  • nice 2-cylinder sound
Pros:
  • adult appearance
  • technically (almost) fully equipped
  • Engine with pressure and character
  • wonderful suction noise
  • drives equally well on road and off-road
  • Long warranty and service intervals
Cons:
  • loveless turn signal switch
  • Engine below 2,500 rpm a bit bumpy
Cons:
  • Quickshifter smooth only at higher speeds
  • Accessories sometimes very expensive
  • Heated grips not standard
  • moderate wind protection

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length :
2.325 mm Height : 1.420 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
238 (max: 443 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.608 mm
Length :
2.390 mm Height : 1.425 mm
Seat :
875 mm
Weight :
223 kg

Engine

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
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
375 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
KYB USD 46 mm, fully adjustable (travel 230 mm)
Rear suspension:
KYB Monoshock, fully adjustable (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R18

Brakes

Front brake
BREMBO Double Brake Disc ø 305 mm ( 305 mm) Rear brake
BREMBO Brake Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo monobloc calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston caliper ( 265 mm)

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.

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 9.499 €
  • Availability: from 05/2024
  • Colors: Silver, Black

Conclusion - what sticks

Ducati has achieved a great success with the Desert X. The machine can do a lot, but is not exactly a bargain. Whether so much technology has to be in an off-road travel enduro is certainly not without controversy. There will be both parties, namely those who say: "Too much stuff" and those who say: "Cool, finally modern technology on a real terrain machine".
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Ducati Hamburg . There is the Desert X as a demonstrator and may be very gladly driven by you. Or you just drop by Ducati Hamburg and enjoy the beguiling sight of Italian motorcycle building art. You will certainly stop in front of the Superleggera. Take coffee, enjoy it and check your account balance! And remember: We only live once and life is damn short.
 

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15.990€
  • Availability: from 06/2022
  • Colours: white