BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power94 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonThree pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonThree pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,255 mmLength2,305 mm
WidthWidth980 mmWidth925 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height910 mmSeat Height838 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)260 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)276 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity30 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2014

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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