Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore98 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power94 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement996 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonThree pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonThree pistonsPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,305 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth925 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,465 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height838 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight269 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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