BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2013 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power94 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio9.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonThree pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonThree pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth953 mmWidth930 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height838 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)238 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)277 kg
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 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.

New engine

Top chassis

High comfort

Suitable for travelling

Suitable for everyday use

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Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

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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Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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