BMW F 850 GS versus Voge 500AC

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Voge

Voge 500AC

Retro
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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What can the Chinese A2 retro naked bike in café racer style do?
The Voge 500 AC is an A2 naked bike with 47 hp in retro style. The brand "Voge" exists in Europe only for about 2 years, but the parent company Loncin is an old acquaintance, e.g. by the in-line twins, which BMW in its F-models... weiter
Voge 500 AC im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 5.499 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • very accessible motorcycle
  • easy handling & operation
  • comfortable chassis
  • good original tyres from Pirelli
  • long range
  • TFT display with tire pressure control
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Stationary noise 98 dbA
  • from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg

Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 198 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic injection 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km

Performance: 47 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 45 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 463 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Front suspension:
 41 mm upside-down fork
Rear suspension:
 Central strut, spring preload adjustable
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 160/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc, Nissin (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc (∅ 240 mm)

Result

The Voge 500 AC is a well-made machine with which you are very quickly familiar and with which you can have a lot of fun. It is extremely accessible and, thanks to the seat geometry, is suitable for many driver sizes. The handling is easy and manoeuvring the bike is easy.
 
The look with the short rear should appeal to younger A2 aspirants and also in terms of equipment and price, the Voge 500 AC does not have to hide from the competitors . It will be interesting to see what other bikes Voge will send on Europe's roads.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 6.199 €
  • Availability: from 06/2022
  • Colours: grey, silver