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Voge 525DSX: specs, versions and technical data

A 494 cc A2 twin on 19/17-inch spoked tubeless wheels that leaves the factory with crash bars, hand guards and a rack. Also sold as the DS525X and Valico 525 DSX. Not sold in the US.

Voge 525DSX parked in a pine forest
Voge 525DSX parked in a pine forest. Photo: Voge

Know your version. Voge sells this bike as the DS525X in the UK and the Valico 525 DSX in Italy and other EU markets; it is the same bike. The newer DS625X (Valico 625 DSX) is a different, larger bike. The 525DSX is not sold in the US.


Engine
494 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, 35 kW (47.6 hp) at 8,500 rpm [src]
Names
DS525X (UK), Valico 525 DSX (Italy), 525DSX; not sold in the US [src]
Seat height
810 mm (MCN); some spec sheets give 830 mm [src]
Weight
206 kg kerb (2025 spec); 190 kg dry on 2023 spec sheets [src]
Wheels and tyres
Spoked tubeless, 110/80-19 and 150/70-17 [src]
Standard kit
Crash protection, hand guards, centre stand, rear rack, adjustable screen [src]

Specifications by version

Figures as published, with the source for each. When sources disagree we show the range rather than pick one.

SpecVoge 525DSX / DS525X
Engine494 cc parallel twin
Power (claimed)47.6 hp (35 kW) at 8,500 rpm
Weight190 kg dry (claimed, 2023 spec); 206 kg kerb (2025 spec)
Seat height810 mm (MCN); some spec sheets give 830 mm
Fuel tank18 L (Voge); some 2025 spec sheets give 16.5 L
Wheels19 / 17 in spoked, tubeless
Suspension travelAbout 145 mm front, 155 mm rear (1000PS); KYB fork and shock
US priceNot sold in the US (UK £6,199)

Sources: moto.it · 1000ps.com · 1000ps.com · motorcyclenews.com · vogeglobal.com · rideapart.com · cycleworld.com. Where sources disagree we show the range.

Model history

Which 525DSX do you have?

Model years and the changes that matter, with sources.

  1. 2022

    Shown at EICMA

    Voge presents the Valico 525 DSX in Milan, due on sale in 2023. [src]

  2. 2023

    On sale in Europe

    Reaches Italian dealers in July 2023 at a list price of €6,290. [src]

  3. 2024

    UK reviews

    MCN reviews the 525DSX at £6,199 with crash protection, hand guards, centre stand and rack as standard. [src]

  4. 2025

    Euro 5+ update and DS625X

    New LCD dash shared with the DS625X, backlit switchgear and Euro 5+. The bigger DS625X goes on sale alongside it. [src]

  5. 2026

    2026 model

    Voge UK lists a 2026 DS525X with a 7-inch LCD, Bluetooth navigation and a 1080p front camera. [src]

Tyres and wheels

Stock tyre sizes and rims

Always confirm against the sidewall of the tyres on your bike and your owner’s manual, including the load and speed rating.

Version and yearsFrontRearRimsSource
Voge 525DSX
All years (2023 on)		110/80-19150/70-17Spoked 19/17 on tubeless rims. Metzeler Tourance as original equipment, according to MCN.1000ps.com

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Calculators for your 525DSX

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Put your bike’s numbers in: gearing and cruising rpm, tyre size and speedometer error, sag and spring rate, charging budget, the fuel cost of luggage and power at altitude.

Gearing and chainRoad speed in gear calculatorSpeed at any rpm from primary, gear and final drive ratios and tyre size.Gearing and chainCruising rpm calculatorEngine rpm at a given road speed in any gear.Tyres and wheelsTyre size calculatorSidewall height, overall diameter and circumference from a size such as 120/70-17.Tyres and wheelsSpeedometer error after a tyre size changeHow far off the speedometer reads with a different tyre size.Chassis and suspensionSuspension sag calculatorStatic and rider sag from three measurements, as millimetres and percent of travel.Chassis and suspensionRear shock spring rate calculatorSpring rate for extra load (a heavier rider, passenger or luggage) through the linkage.ElectricalMotorcycle electrical load calculatorCan your charging system run heated grips, lights and a heated jacket? Spare capacity and battery drain.Performance and airLuggage drag and fuel range calculatorWhat panniers, a top box or a tall screen cost in power, fuel and range at cruising speed.Performance and airAltitude and temperature power loss calculatorAir density at altitude and how much power a naturally aspirated engine loses.Performance and airPower-to-weight ratio calculatorkW per tonne, hp per tonne and kg per hp, with or without the rider.Performance and airPayload and GVWR calculatorHow much rider, passenger and luggage the bike can legally carry, and what is left.Tyres and wheelsTyre pressure at altitude calculatorWhy your gauge reads higher on a mountain pass, and by how much.

In pictures

Voge 525DSX ridden past a rocky hillside
Voge 525DSX ridden past a rocky hillside. Photo: Voge
Voge 525DSX fitted with aluminium panniers
Voge 525DSX fitted with aluminium panniers. Photo: Voge
Close-up of the Voge 525DSX standard hand guard
Close-up of the Voge 525DSX standard hand guard. Photo: Voge

525DSX guides and comparisons

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525DSX FAQ

Is the DS525X the same bike as the 525DSX and the Valico 525 DSX?

Yes. Voge UK calls it the DS525X, Italian dealers and Givi call it the Valico 525 DSX, and MCN calls it the 525DSX. It is the same bike. The DS625X is a different, bigger bike.

Is the Voge 525DSX sold in the US?

No. We found no US importer for it. Voge is owned by Loncin and sells through importers in Europe, the UK, Australia and elsewhere. One US dealer group sells the smaller Voge 300 Rally, but not the 525DSX.

Does the 525DSX have tubeless tyres?

Yes. It uses spoked wheels with tubeless rims, a 110/80-19 front and a 150/70-17 rear, so you can plug a puncture at the roadside.