Voge 500AC versus Honda CB 500 F
Voge 500AC
Retro
Honda CB 500 F
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP 5.499 €
RRP 6.960 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- very accessible motorcycle
- easy handling & operation
- comfortable chassis
- good original tyres from Pirelli
- long range
- TFT display with tire pressure control
Pros:
- Comfort
- easy to use
- Pillion Square
- Range and consumption
Cons:
- Stationary noise 98 dbA
- from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish
Cons:
- No assistance systems
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.170 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 198 kg
Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 371 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 782 mm until : 790 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 371 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic injection 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Performance: 48 HP at 8.600 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 489 km
Chassis
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
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
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 108 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber, spring base 9-way adjustable (travel 119 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing with ProLink suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, Nissin (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, Nissin (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, Nissin, two-piston caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin, single-piston caliper (∅ 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.
Suitable for everyday use without end
So what remains? Sure, the term driving school motorcycle comes to mind, it is rarely meant as a compliment. But the Honda CB 500 F is far from boring in some way, despite its suitability for everyday use. Their lack of the corners and edges that characterize many of the motorcycles described as "strong in character".
But she doesn't get annoyed, sprays the Honda quality from each of her components and never presents you with a puzzle. If that's enough, if you just want to ride a motorcycle without any problems, the CB is the right place for just over 6,000 euros.
The test bike was provided by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
