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
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020
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 also presents itself as a very complete bike in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it impresses on intensive rides. The bike scores points with its superb engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in a direct comparison with other top-of-the-range touring enduros, it shows its first weaknesses in terms of features and components. In direct comparison, however, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely high-torque boxer engine

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

great app integration

sophisticated operating concept

great ergonomics

many customisation options

great handling with strong confidence in the front

easy to ride

Shifting at low revs is choppy

seat too slack

brakes and suspension no longer at the level of the strong competition

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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Current average market prices

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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Current average market prices

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