BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Voge 500AC

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

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Voge 500AC

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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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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 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 5.499 €

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:

very accessible motorcycle
easy handling & operation
comfortable chassis
good original tyres from Pirelli
long range
TFT display with tire pressure control

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

Stationary noise 98 dbA
from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish

Dimensions & Weight

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

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

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:
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

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 (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, Nissin (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 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!

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.