BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2019 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2019
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore102.5 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power93 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.8
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel190 mmTravel155 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel200 mmTravel145 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

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

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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