BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2012 bis 2020
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 15.525 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.595 mm
Length : 2.285 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 275 (max: 471 ) kg
Length : 2.285 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 275 (max: 471 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 121 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 126 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 347 km
Performance: 121 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 126 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 347 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Bridges (bridge frame aluminum) Front suspension:
Upside-down 43 mm (travel 145 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 146 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Bridges (bridge frame aluminum) Front suspension:
Upside-down 43 mm (travel 145 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 146 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
