BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

The BMW R 1200 GS model year 2010 and the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer model year 2012 are both enduro motorcycles that offer different features and specifications.

In terms of engine and drive train, the BMW R 1200 GS has a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm, while the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 60 mm. The engine power of the BMW is 110 HP, while the Honda has a more powerful engine with 129 HP. The torque of the BMW is 120 Nm, while the Honda has a slightly higher torque of 126 Nm. Both motorcycles have a prop shaft transmission and a displacement of 1170 ccm for the BMW and 1237 ccm for the Honda.

In terms of suspension, the BMW R 1200 GS has a front suspension with a strut and preload adjustment, while the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension with preload and rebound adjustment. Both motorcycles have a single swing arm rear suspension with preload and rebound adjustment.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

In terms of chassis, the BMW R 1200 GS has a load-bearing engine frame type, while the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has a twin tube frame type.

Both motorcycles have double disk front brakes, but the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has a slightly wider rear tire width of 150 mm compared to the 110 mm of the BMW R 1200 GS. The wheelbase of the Honda is also slightly longer at 1595 mm compared to the 1507 mm of the BMW. The seat height and fuel tank capacity are the same for both motorcycles, with a seat height of 850 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 20 l for the BMW and 21.5 l for the Honda.

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1200 GS has a sporty look and is well equipped with enough storage space. On the other hand, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer offers a pleasant ride, useful electronics, a great engine, powerful brakes, ABS, and a strong engine.

However, the BMW R 1200 GS has a weakness in that the technology of the conversion takes some getting used to. On the other hand, the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer has a high weight, a rocking effect of the gimbal, a sluggish traction point, and a low, difficult to adjust windshield as weaknesses.

Overall, both motorcycles have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

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Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,285 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,335 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,595 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

The successor to the successful Varadero has been long awaited, and now it is finally here. The Honda engineers seem to have packed everything that was available in terms of high-tech into the top model: dual-clutch transmission, combined ABS and traction control.

Pleasant ride

useful electronics

great engine

powerful brakes

ABS

strong engine.

High weight

rocking effect of the gimbal

sluggish traction point

low, difficult to adjust windshield.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 GS 2010 and a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R 1200 GS 2010 is about 20% higher. A BMW R 1200 GS 2010 experiences a loss of 390 USD in one year and 1,160 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 370 USD and 1,500 USD for a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012. Compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 there are more BMW R 1200 GS 2010 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 16 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 GS with 64 days compared to 79 days for a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 98 reviews for the BMW R 1200 GS and 12 reviews for the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer since model year 2012. The first review for the BMW R 1200 GS was published on 1/20/2004 and now has more than 19,100 views. This compares to more than 7,300 views for the first review on Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer published on 11/7/2011.

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