Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power129 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque126 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,237 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,285 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,335 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,595 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

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 VFR1200X Crosstourer vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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