Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

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Technical Specifications Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke74.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power129 HPEngine power50 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpm
TorqueTorque126 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque3,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.5
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,237 ccmDisplacement903 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,285 mmLength2,465 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth1,005 mm
HeightHeight1,335 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,595 mmWheelbase1,645 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height680 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

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.

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer vs Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

Price Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

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Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

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