BMW R 1250 RS versus Honda VFR1200 F
BMW R 1250 RS
Sporttourer
Honda VFR1200 F
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2009 bis 2016
RRP 15.990 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- beefy, sprint and powerful engine with a lot of character
- Intercity-like road holding
- very comfortable and suitable for touring
- plenty of space for driver and front passenger
- high-quality workmanship and quality impression
Pros:
- Extremely good brakes
- Drives like an Intercity
- Touring-ready
- good pillion comfort
- beefy engine
Cons:
- heavy
- QuickShifter jerky
- Windshield creates turbulence
Cons:
- Traction control only from 2012
- heavy machine, nothing for beginners
- Torque weakness up to 3,500 rpm
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer engines 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke V-engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Chassis
Frame type:
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper (∅ 276 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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Conclusion - what gets stuck
The Honda VFR 1200 F is one of the most beautiful motorcycles for me. She's no less than a design icon and there's no motorcycle that looks like it. Admittedly, design is a matter of taste, but at least the VFR shouldn't leave anyone cold. Their appearance arouses emotions and that's exactly what motorcycles should do, right?The VFR is certainly not a beginner's motorcycle, but it has far too much power and is too heavy. But if you already have motorcycle experience and stand on big ships, you will be thrilled by the absolutely sovereign idea that the VFR delivers on motorways and country roads. If you are looking for a small, agile motorcycle for the city, you probably won't have read this test article until this one anyway. ;-)
The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.
