Voge DS 800 X Rally

The Voge DS 800 X Rally is the off-road-focused trim of the DS 800 platform, aimed at riders who want serious dirt capability without paying for a KTM 890 Adventure R or Husqvarna Norden 901. The engine is a 798cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin with a 270-degree crank, producing around 95 hp and 80 Nm. The Rally trim adds a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheel set with knobby tyres, long-travel KYB suspension, a taller bar position and a sump guard. Standard kit includes cornering ABS (off-roadable), traction control with multiple ride modes, a TFT dash with smartphone pairing and LED lighting with DRLs.

The DS 800 X Rally targets riders with serious adventure ambitions who are not intimidated by gravel tracks, sandy roads or mild rocky sections. With a seat height around 870 mm and kerb weight around 230 kg it sits in the same weight and geometry class as the Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Honda Africa Twin. For pure tarmac mileage the DS 525 X or standard DS 800 X are more comfortable and agile; the Rally only comes into its own once the destination lies beyond the end of the paved road. Comparable rivals, KTM 890 Adventure R, Husqvarna Norden 901, Aprilia Tuareg 660, sit several thousand euros higher in the market.