BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs. Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

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Overview - BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2023 compared to Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

BMW F 850 GS 2023
Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore84 mmBore42 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke45 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power15 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque10.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement853 ccmDisplacement125 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,305 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth922 mmWidth850 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,593 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight233 kgKerb Weight169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity16.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

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Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 125 V Varadero 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 850 GS vs Honda XL 125 V Varadero

Price BMW F 850 GS

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