Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 vs. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Overview - Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Technical Specifications Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012 compared to Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Engine power	Engine power	129 HP	Engine power	151.98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	126 Nm	Torque	128 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,237 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,285 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	965 mm
Height	Height	1,335 mm	Height	1,510 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,595 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	275 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	258 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2012

The successor to the successful Varadero has been long awaited, and now it is finally here. The Honda engineers seem to have packed everything that was available in terms of high-tech into the top model: dual-clutch transmission, combined ABS and traction control.

Pleasant ride

useful electronics

great engine

powerful brakes

ABS

strong engine.

High weight

rocking effect of the gimbal

sluggish traction point

low, difficult to adjust windshield.

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2022

The Pan America 1250 is Harley-Davidson's first attempt in the segment of large touring enduros - and it is quite a success! Apart from a few, actually negligible flaws, the Pan America 1250 Special is an all-round good adventure bike. On paved roads, it shows its thoroughly sporty character and ranks pretty well in the league of the usual suspects in this class. With innovative features like the Adaptive Ride Height System, the Americans could even manage to acquire a larger number of new customers for whom the usual suspects are all too high.

Sporty engine

comfortable seating position

extensive electronics

independent look

cornering ABS standard, cornering TC standard

optional seat lowering when stationary.

Workmanship and haptics partly below average

quickshifter at extra cost and not perfect