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This 125cc "Sportbike" Might Be The Most Overqualified Beginner Motorcycle Around

Small-displacement sportbikes and naked bikes have always been the gateway drug into motorcycling. Long before liter bikes took over headlines, it was the humble 125s and 250s that got people hooked. They were cheap, easy to ride, and just sporty enough to make everyday commuting feel like something special. In markets across Europe and Asia, they didn’t just introduce riders to bikes.

They kept the entire industry moving.

That’s where Voge and its 2026 R125S come into play. Voge is the premium arm of Loncin, a company that has spent years building engines and components for major global brands. Now it’s stepping into the spotlight with its own machines, and the R125S shows just how serious it is about competing in the entry-level sportbike space.

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