BMW F 850 GS versus Voge DS 900 X

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Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Voge

Voge DS 900 X

Reise-Enduro
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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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 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2024 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 9.499 €
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:
  • PRICE!!!
  • complete equipment
  • inexpensive aluminium suitcase set
  • Powerful engine
  • good brakes
  • Sovereign appearance
  • nice 2-cylinder sound
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • loveless turn signal switch
  • Engine below 2,500 rpm a bit bumpy

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

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
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: 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
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:
 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
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 (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 BREMBO Double Brake Disc ø 305 mm (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 BREMBO Brake Disc (∅ 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