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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power94 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement996 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-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 width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,300 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth930 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,465 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height838 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity25 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 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

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

Model year
Current average market prices

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