Loncin Voge 500ds vs Honda Africa Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Loncin Voge 500ds vs Honda Africa Twin. Loncin Voge 500ds: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Loncin Voge 500ds
Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
46 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
46 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Loncin Voge 500ds
7.5/10
"Punches well above its weight if you buy smart."
Pros
+Proven CFMoto twin engine
+Strong electronics for price
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Patchy parts availability
−Switchgear durability concerns
−Limited dealer network support
Honda Africa Twin
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−DCT servicing gets expensive
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Spoke wheels need attention
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