BMW G 650 GS versus Voge 500AC

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Voge 500AC

Retro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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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 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 5.499 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

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

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Stationary noise 98 dbA
from 7.000 Umin somewhat sluggish

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

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

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

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 (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

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

Rear brake
Disk

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.