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Honda VFR 1200 F 2011 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda VFR 1200 F 2011 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda VFR 1200 F 2011 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda VFR 1200 F 2011
Honda VFR 1200 F 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque129 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,237 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonSix pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

LengthLength2,250 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth755 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,220 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,545 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight267 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Honda VFR 1200 F 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

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

Price Honda VFR 1200 F

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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