BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: 2019-2024 and 2012-2019.

Key differences

More power: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (100 vs 95 kW)
Weights are not directly comparable: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure - 268 kg (kerb weight); Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer - 275 kg (wet or dry not stated), DCT version 285 kg.
Lower seat: Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer (850 vs 890 mm)
Longer range: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (about 275 vs 180 miles)

Specs	BMW R 1250 GS Adventure	Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer
Years	2019-2024	2012-2019
Type	Adventure	Adventure
Licence	Full A only	Full A only
Engine	1254 cc, 2 cyl.	1237 cc, 4 cyl.
Power	100 kW / 134 bhp (best value)	95 kW / 127 bhp
Torque	143 Nm at 6250 rpm	-
Weight	268 kg (kerb weight)	275 kg (wet or dry not stated), DCT version 285 kg
Seat height	890 mm (low seat 870 mm)	850 mm
Suspension travel	front 210 mm, rear 220 mm	no data
Max load	no data	no data
ABS	ABS	ABS
Drive / gearbox	shaft, manual	shaft, manual
Tank	30 l (best value)	21.5 l
Fuel use	48 mpg (5.9 l/100 km) (best value)	43 mpg (6.5 l/100 km)
Range on one tank	275 miles (best value)	180 miles
Used price (estimate)	£13,600 - £17,500	£9,000 - £12,900

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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure: Watch out

Expensive parts
Popular with thieves
Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer: Watch out

Top-heavy when stopped
Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

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