Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
Overview - Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011 vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
The Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011 and the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 are both enduro motorcycles that offer different features and specifications.
In terms of engine and drive train, the VFR800X Crossrunner has a bore of 72 mm and a stroke of 48 mm, while the VFR1200X Crosstourer has a larger bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 60 mm. This results in the VFR1200X Crosstourer having a higher engine power of 129 HP compared to the VFR800X Crossrunner's 101 HP. The torque is also higher in the VFR1200X Crosstourer at 126 Nm compared to the VFR800X Crossrunner's 72.8 Nm. Both motorcycles have an electric starter, but the VFR800X Crossrunner has a chain transmission while the VFR1200X Crosstourer has a prop shaft transmission. The displacement is also different, with the VFR800X Crossrunner having a displacement of 782 ccm and the VFR1200X Crosstourer having a displacement of 1237 ccm.
Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011
In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have a single swing arm rear suspension. However, the VFR1200X Crosstourer offers more adjustment options with both preload and rebound adjustments, while the VFR800X Crossrunner only has preload adjustment.
Both motorcycles have an aluminum frame with a twin tube frame type. The front brakes are double disk type for both motorcycles. The front tire diameter is 17 inches for the VFR800X Crossrunner and 19 inches for the VFR1200X Crosstourer. The rear tire width is 180 mm for the VFR800X Crossrunner and 150 mm for the VFR1200X Crosstourer. The rear tire diameter is 17 inches for both motorcycles.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the VFR1200X Crosstourer has a longer wheelbase at 1595 mm compared to the VFR800X Crossrunner's 1464 mm. The seat height is also higher in the VFR1200X Crosstourer at 850 mm compared to the VFR800X Crossrunner's 816 mm. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 21.5 liters.
Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
In terms of strengths, the VFR800X Crossrunner is praised for its heart-stopping sound, balanced handling, optimum wind protection, clean brakes, and immaculate engine metering. The VFR1200X Crosstourer is praised for its pleasant ride, useful electronics, great engine, powerful brakes, ABS, and strong engine.
In terms of weaknesses, the VFR800X Crossrunner is criticized for its relatively unspectacular power unit and poor quality of the tachometer display. The VFR1200X Crosstourer is criticized for its high weight, rocking effect of the gimbal, sluggish traction point, and low, difficult to adjust windshield.
Technical Specifications Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011
An optimal balance between handling and stability is a science in itself. With this motorbike, this balance has been achieved very well. So it's not tippy, but it's manageable enough. This gives confidence and makes even experienced riders fast.
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.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda VFR800X Crossrunner vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer
There are a few key differences between a Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011 and a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 is about 11% higher. A Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2011 experiences a loss of 1,040 USD in one year and 1,750 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. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 7. It takes less time to sell a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer with 79 days compared to 114 days for the Honda VFR800X Crossrunner. Since model year 2011 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Honda VFR800X Crossrunner and 12 reviews for the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer since model year 2012. The first review for the Honda VFR800X Crossrunner was published on 11/1/2010 and now has more than 12,100 views. This compares to more than 7,300 views for the first review on Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer published on 11/7/2011.
