Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200. 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. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish 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
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
123 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
261 kg
261 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
129 hp @ 10,000 rpm
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
123 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
261 kg (wet/curb weight, standard transmission; DCT model approx. 267 kg)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L 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
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
8.0/10
"A seriously underrated adventure tourer that deserves far more recognition."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Confidence-inspiring off-road chassis
Cons
−Fuel economy is genuinely poor
−Stock seat destroys you
−Dated electronics and display
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