The new Voge R800 is set to be a naked bike bargain

One of the best bits about the Voge DS800X Rally is its parallel-twin engine. The ‘KLE800’ is a gutsy thing that makes a great noise, so we’re pleased to see it crop up in a new bike.

It’s the Voge R800, and it’s surely going to be one of the best-value naked bikes around when it goes on sale. We don’t know exactly how much it’ll be just yet, but given that the DS800X is only £7,299 and the R625 £5,199, we’re going to hazard a guess at it being somewhere between the two at about £6,000, which would undercut the Honda CB750 Hornet by roughly £1,500.

For that anticipated price, you’re getting 93bhp at 9,000rpm and 60lb ft of torque at 6,500rpm, just as you do in the DS800X. The figures are also a smidge higher than those of the CB750 Hornet. 

Like so many modern middleweight parallel twins, there’s a 270-degree crankshaft to give an offset firing order for a more V-twin-like character. So far, so similar to the DS800X, but unlike that bike, you get a quickshifter. 

It should hopefully avoid the snatchy throttle issues we’ve experienced with the Rally, too. There’s a completely different throttle arrangement, with the traditional cable setup switched for ride-by-wire. Four riding modes will be available via this system.

Another big departure from its adventure bike cousin is the seven-inch colour TFT, which has a phone mirroring system for navigation, among other functions. As we often see with Chinese bikes, standard kit is very good indeed for the expected low price, with that sizeable display joined by cruise control, heated grips and a heated seat. 

Chassis components certainly aren’t of the bargain-basement variety, with the R800 getting an adjustable 43mm-wide KYB fork. Braking is taken care of by twin four-piston Nissin callipers at the front. 

Along with the lack of pricing information, we’re also not entirely sure when the R800 will land in the UK, other than it being in 2027 at some point.