Honda VFR1200 F versus BMW K 1300 S
Honda VFR1200 F
Sporttourer
BMW K 1300 S
Sport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2009 bis 2016
Built von 2009 bis 2016
RRP
RRP
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Pros:
- Extremely good brakes
- Drives like an Intercity
- Touring-ready
- good pillion comfort
- beefy engine
Pros:
Cons:
- Traction control only from 2012
- heavy machine, nothing for beginners
- Torque weakness up to 3,500 rpm
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Wheelbase: 1.585 mm
Length : 2.182 mm Height : 1.221 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 254 kg
Length : 2.182 mm Height : 1.221 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 254 kg
Engine
Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke V-engine 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
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.293 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.293 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Maximum speed: 285 km/h
Performance: 175 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Performance: 175 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.250 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Chassis
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17
Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Shock
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Bridges, motor supporting (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Shock
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The Honda VFR 1200 F is one of the most beautiful motorcycles for me. She's no less than a design icon and there's no motorcycle that looks like it. Admittedly, design is a matter of taste, but at least the VFR shouldn't leave anyone cold. Their appearance arouses emotions and that's exactly what motorcycles should do, right?The VFR is certainly not a beginner's motorcycle, but it has far too much power and is too heavy. But if you already have motorcycle experience and stand on big ships, you will be thrilled by the absolutely sovereign idea that the VFR delivers on motorways and country roads. If you are looking for a small, agile motorcycle for the city, you probably won't have read this test article until this one anyway. ;-)
The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.
