Yamaha FJR1300A 2009 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Yamaha FJR1300A 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Overview - Yamaha FJR1300A 2009 vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Yamaha FJR1300A 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

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Technical Specifications Yamaha FJR1300A 2009 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Yamaha FJR1300A 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Yamaha FJR1300A 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.2 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	143 HP	Engine power	129 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	134.4 Nm	Torque	126 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1.298 ccm	Displacement	1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	750 mm	Width	915 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha FJR1300A 2009

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.