BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010
Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque129 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSix pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,244 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth752 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,222 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,545 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed250 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Honda VFR 1200 F 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda VFR 1200 F

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda VFR 1200 F

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