Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

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Technical Specifications Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020
BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore98 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power93 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.8 Compression Ratio12.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement996 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter37 mm
TravelTravel155 mmTravel190 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel145 mmTravel200 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,295 mmLength2,207 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,525 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height838 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!

extremely high-torque boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

stable braking performance

good weather protection

colour TFT display standard

LED headlights

Manageable standard equipment, long surcharge list

jagged appearance with little elegance

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero vs BMW R 1250 GS

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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Price BMW R 1250 GS

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