Honda Vfr1200x vs Honda Crossrunner 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vfr1200x
Honda Crossrunner 800
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
267 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
129 hp @ 6,750 rpm
102 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Crossrunner 800
7.5/10
"The sensible rider's V4 — unglamorous, unbreakable, surprisingly satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof VFR-derived V4
+Genuinely practical daily rider
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Pre-2015 fuelling can stumble
−Lacks real adventure bike excitement
−Valve checks often skipped