The middleweight naked class is providing some fertile ground for manufacturers in what is otherwise a difficult market, so Voge is staking a claim by replacing its aging R525 with the new R625. The new bike has the latest Euro 5+ version of Voge’s parallel twin, which has been enlarged to 581cc and now produces 64hp, with the change from a 180o to a 270o crank giving a reduction in vibration and improved acceleration. The steel chassis has new geometry, with revised KYB suspension front and rear, Nissin brakes, Bosch ABS and Pirelli tyres. Seat height is 785mm, which will appeal to short of stature and less confident riders, and other confidence boosters are the switchable rider modes and traction control. The updated spec means the R625 has LED lighting all round and a TFT screen to display all the usual dashboard information. It only comes in satin black, for £4999 +OTR.
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