Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Vfr1200x
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Vfr1200x. Honda Crosstourer 1200: 129 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight, standard transmission; DCT model approx. 267 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Vfr1200x: 129 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crosstourer 1200
Honda Vfr1200x
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
129 hp
Torque (Nm)
123 Nm
129 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
267 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
129 hp @ 10,000 rpm
129 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
123 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed)
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight, standard transmission; DCT model approx. 267 kg)
267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Crosstourer 1200
7.8/10
"A genuinely special tourer that rewards patient, experienced buyers enormously."
Pros
+V4 soundtrack is exceptional
+DCT transforms long-distance riding
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
Cons
−Serious screen buffeting issues
−Heavy, limited off-road ability
−Scarce aftermarket parts support
Honda Vfr1200x
8.0/10
"The most underrated adventure tourer Honda ever built, period."
Pros
+V4 sounds genuinely spectacular
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Shaft drive, zero chain maintenance
Cons
−Rear suspension underdamped stock
−Parts availability worsening yearly
−Heavy for technical offroad use
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