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Could well start a wave of similar machines from more

familiar brands

In mid-July 2025, Voge, the premium sub-brand of Loncin Motor Co., unveiled its striking new
model—the RR500S—a compact yet high-revving inline-four sports motorcycle designed to shake up
the 400–500cc segment. With a 475cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine, the RR500S offers
exceptional technical capability and a competitive price point, bringing back the high-revving
four-cylinder DNA to mid-displacement sport riding.

Design & Engineering: High screaming revs. Top speed is 192–198 kg (423–436 lb)
Tech in a Compact Package claimed at 54 kph (~136 mph) depending on spec, a touch
(220 km/h), putting it on par heavier than rivals such as the
Heart of the Machine: 475cc
with larger supersport machines ZX-4RR—but compensated by
Inline Four
despite the relatively modest higher torque delivery.
T h e R R 5 0 0 S ' s m o s t displacement.
attention-grabbing feature is its Front braking relies on Nissin
high-revving 475cc inline-four The engine itself is built radial-mount four-piston
engine, inspired by, but s e r i o u s l y : 1 6 v a l v e s , calipers, with a conventional
technically distinct from, finger-follower valvetrain, a rear caliper. Electronic aids
Japanese small-displacement forged crankshaft, and DLC include two-channel ABS,
fours. It produces approximately coatings on key moving traction control, launch
76 hp (~57 kW) at 12,500 rpm, components—features rare in control, and quick-shifter
r e a c h e s a n a s t o n i s h i n g this price segment. functionality—rare features at
14,000 rpm redline, and Chassis and Brakes this price level. A higher-spec
delivers torque around 47 Nm The underpinnings are robust: a “Lingfeng Edition” adds
at 11,000 rpm. cornering ABS, tire-pressure
199-mm steel tubular frame m o n i t o r i n g , a s t e e r i n g
Despite peak power being high, with an aluminum swingarm, an damper, and titanium exhaust
Voge says 80% of torque is inverted front fork, and a
as standard.
usable from 5,000 rpm b a l a n c e d 5 0 : 5 0 w e i g h t
upward, meaning the RR500S distribution across a 54.5" Styling & Ergonomics:
offers usable punch across a (≈1,375 mm) wheelbase. The Aggressive, Aero-Smart
practical range—not just at curb weight sits around Design

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