BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height845 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Current average market prices

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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Current average market prices

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