Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which has more power?

Honda Vfr1200x produces 129 hp @ 6,750 rpm; Triumph Explorer 1200 produces 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp). Triumph Explorer 1200 wins by 8 hp.

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Vfr1200x 220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed), Triumph Explorer 1200 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures). Honda Vfr1200x is the faster of the two.

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Vfr1200x 267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less), Triumph Explorer 1200 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg).

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Vfr1200x 8.0/10 and Triumph Explorer 1200 7.8/10. Honda Vfr1200x scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Vfr1200x caveat: You prioritize genuine offroad capability over asphalt. Triumph Explorer 1200 caveat: You want plug-and-play reliability without wrenching.

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Honda Vfr1200x 129 hp, Triumph Explorer 1200 137 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Vfr1200x: 267 kg, 129 hp. Triumph Explorer 1200: 259 kg, 137 hp.

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200

Q: Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Vfr1200x 6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average), Triumph Explorer 1200 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style and load). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Vfr1200x vs Triumph Explorer 1200. 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. Triumph Explorer 1200: 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp) hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.