BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2007 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2007
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power94 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height838 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

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 2010

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2010

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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