Any industry observers still doubting the impact of new Chinese brands on the UK market may have spat out their coffee after seeing October’s sales figures. The Voge DS800X Rally notched up a total of 95 registrations over the month, making it the biggest-selling adventure bike, as well as the top 750-1000cc bike overall, of any style, in terms of units sold. Voge says the result is even more significant set against the backdrop of the overall market: it cites MCIA figures showing sales down by 9% compared to October 2024, with the year-to-date performance showing a 14.7% decline. Voge also reports a 165% increase in its registrations compared to October 2024, making it the seventh-highest-selling manufacturer in the UK market. As an aside, the Voge importer, MotoGB, is reportedly in second place in the total powered two-wheeler sales charts between Honda and Yamaha, if all its imported brands – Voge, QJMotor, Lambretta, Sym, Benelli, Hero and others – are totalled up.

The £6999 Voge DS800X Rally is attractively priced for the spec, with a 94hp parallel twin engine, 213kg wet weight, KYB suspension, Nissin brakes, Pirelli tyres and a high-tech rider aids package. A colour LCD dash, standard dashcam fit, tyre pressure monitoring, standard fit engine and crash guards, and a commodious 24-litre fuel tank round off the impressive equipment package.

Speaking about the DS800X Rally’s success, Matt Kay, general manager of MotoGB, said: “We are thrilled with the incredible reception for the new DS800X Rally. To top the adventure chart in its first full month of availability, especially in such a challenging market, is a testament to the bike’s outstanding blend of performance, technology, and value. More importantly, these strong sales also demonstrate a shift in attitudes towards Chinese-built large capacity motorcycles.”