Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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Overview - Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Technical Specifications Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power94 HPEngine power98 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement996 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height838 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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.

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

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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