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BMW R1250GS vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

BMW R1250GS vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: 2019-2023 and 2012-2019.

Key differences

More power: BMW R1250GS (100 vs 95 kW)
Weights are not directly comparable: BMW R1250GS - 249 kg (kerb weight); Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer - 275 kg (wet or dry not stated), DCT version 285 kg.
Longer range: BMW R1250GS (about 200 vs 180 miles)

Specs	BMW R1250GS	Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer
Years	2019-2023	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	249 kg (kerb weight)	275 kg (wet or dry not stated), DCT version 285 kg
Seat height	850 mm (low seat 820 mm)	850 mm
Suspension travel	front 190 mm, rear 200 mm	no data
Max load	no data	no data
ABS	ABS	ABS
Drive / gearbox	shaft, manual	shaft, manual
Tank	20 l	21.5 l (best value)
Fuel use	52 mpg (5.4 l/100 km) (best value)	43 mpg (6.5 l/100 km)
Range on one tank	200 miles (best value)	180 miles
Used price (estimate)	£11,500 - £14,100	£9,000 - £12,900

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BMW R1250GS: Watch out

Expensive parts
Top-heavy when stopped
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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