Voge DS 625 X versus Moto Morini X-Cape

Voge DS 625 X

Adventure

Moto Morini X-Cape

Adventure

Well-equipped adventure bike for 6,999 euros

With the brand-new DS 625 X, Voge is making a big mark in terms of price for mid-range adventure bikes up to 75 hp. The well-equipped touring machine from China is said to cost only 6,999 euros. Reason enough for... weiter

Voge DS 625 X im Test

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How does a cheap adventure bike with 60 hp from Italy perform?

The Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is a real eye-catcher. For less than 8,000 euros you can get a full-fledged adventure bike, which is also suitable for long tours for two. However, the driver has to deal with something... weiter

Moto Morini X-Cape im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2025 bis 2025~

Built von 2021 bis 2025~

RRP 6.699 €

RRP 7.899 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

adjustable suspension from Kayaba
Balanced handling
Mixed tyres from Metzeler also suitable for light terrain
nice twin sound
Good standard equipment
Cheap case set with top case available
fantastic value for money!

Pros:

Independent design
Comfortable tourer
conspicuously stable road holding
Price / Performance

Cons:

Low payload
No automatic turn signal reset
No cruise control
Disc can only be adjusted when stationary

Cons:

Windshield makes noise
Tight performance
Gearbox a bit choppy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.395 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 222 (max: 385 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.470 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 820 mm until : 845 mm
Weight : 213 kg

Engine

Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 581 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 2-cylinder series, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 64 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 57 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 463 km

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 60 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 56 NM bei 7.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm up-side-down fork, fully adjustable (travel 174 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 181 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 150/70-17

Frame type:
Steel bridge frame (steel)
Rear suspension:
Aluminium swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80-19
Rear tyres: 150/70-17

Brakes

Front brake
2 Wave brake discs ø 298 mm with ABS (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
1 Wave brake disc ø 240 mm with ABS (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 255 mm)

Result

Strong, what Voge can do with the DS 625 X for less than 7,000 euros (gross incl. transfer). This adventure bike is made of high quality and offers a lot of good hardware: e.g. an adjustable suspension from Kayaba, Nissin brakes and Metzeler tires - just to name a few things. So the equipment is good and Voge has also thought of a very respectable top-loader pannier set including a top case for only 1,299 euros.

If you're worried that you're standing in front of some Billo bike from China, we can reassure you: The Voge DS 625 X is really well made and offers many pleasing details that are often only available from the competition for an extra charge. Would you like some examples? Engine guard, aluminum engine guard, fog auxiliary lights, tire pressure monitoring, running light indicators, center stand, hand guards, illuminated switches ... everything on board in series - for less than 7,000 euros.

Conclusion - what sticks

The Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is a good adventure bike for little money. There is still room for improvement and updating, but we didn't notice any really bad things. The machine drives great and impresses with a very well balanced road holding and a comfortable seating position. Only the somewhat limited performance spoils the impression a bit - but of course only if you demand it from an adventure bike at all.

The test machine was kindly provided to us by Stephan from Lübeck. Stephan is an "old hand" when it comes to motorcycles and appreciates the X-Cape as a tourer - just like his wife, who says she feels particularly comfortable here as a pillion passenger...