Honda Vfr1200x vs Honda Crosstourer 1200
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 Crosstourer 1200
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
129 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
123 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
267 kg
261 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
129 hp @ 6,750 rpm
129 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
123 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed)
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less)
261 kg (wet/curb weight, standard transmission; DCT model approx. 267 kg)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, 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 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