Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 2020 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 2020 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 2020

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	141 HP	Engine power	129 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	122 Nm	Torque	126 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,470 mm	Height	1,335 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

The successor to the successful Varadero has been long awaited, and now it is finally here. The Honda engineers seem to have packed everything that was available in terms of high-tech into the top model: dual-clutch transmission, combined ABS and traction control.

Pleasant ride

useful electronics

great engine

powerful brakes

ABS

strong engine.

High weight

rocking effect of the gimbal

sluggish traction point

low, difficult to adjust windshield.