Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Overview - Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022 vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	126 HP	Engine power	129 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	170 Nm	Torque	126 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	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	1,833 ccm	Displacement	1,237 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	A-Arm	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,475 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	925 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,340 mm	Height	1,335 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,695 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	745 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	367 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	275 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda GL 1800 Goldwing DCT 2022

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.