Honda Xl1000v Varadero vs Bmw R 1200 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xl1000v Varadero vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Honda Xl1000v Varadero: 98 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xl1000v Varadero
Bmw R 1200 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Xl1000v Varadero
8.0/10
"Underrated, bulletproof tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof Honda reliability record
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Exceptional long-distance touring comfort
Cons
−Fuel pump failures on FI models
−Complex fairing, expensive to repair
−Carb models need careful inspection
Bmw R 1200 Gs
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that still embarrasses newer rivals daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Exceptional wind protection
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 30mph
−ESA electronics fail expensively
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