Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer (2012-current)

Ive had this for a year now, its a bit heavy, but Im not small so its not an issue, engine fantastic, I was two up with a 14 stone friend, and didnt even notice him.The suspension is far too soft and you need to wind it up to max, and with Michelin pilot 3 you can ride jsut as fast in the wet, I usually ride on the brisk side, it is stable lent over and I can keep up with super sports bikes fine 95% of the time , and I dont need to stop and stretch every half hour. I have taken it up a gravel road, traction makes it safe but I wouldnt want to chase a KTM in a hurry, its a big cuddly tourer that can shift if you feel like it, just wind up the front suspension first. I dont love it but it does the job well enough, I will probably get the KTM adventure next, but thats for the holigan in me rather than the crosstourer being bad at anything.

2000 miles now in all weathers, I have read all the good points and negative ones about the Crosstourer some of which may have a relevance. I sold my Gs Adventure for this bike and am not unhappy with my choice. Complaints about tank size are unfounded cos 21 litres ish is reasonable. yes I might miss 33 litres as per GSA but how far are you really going to ride before a break? the crosstourer engine is brilliant like many say tuned perfectly for the task, I rode the doner engine VFR1200 the other day for comparison and crosstourer again gets my vote for comfort acceleration and complete versatility. anywhere I might have taken my GS I would take the crosstourer very little off road probably. Fuel consumption can be quite good 50+ with some restraint but with such an amazing V4 engine I can see why initial reports said it was very thirsty, in my opinion that is unfounded. because the engine is so good it is easy to see why you could use more fuel, it is amazingly smooth very very quick if you want it to be triple figure speeds only a glimmer after 2nd gear I have heard!Oh yes you will use more fuel if you do this? but if you are riding fast on any big bike you will Use more fuel. Ridden fast and through the gears I still obtained over 190 miles to the tank. So to conclude the consumption section it is the right hand that determines, how hard you accelerate how fast you go. crosstourer weight 275kg also criticised but is weighed wet unlike other bikes. compared to GSA the crosstourer is still a heavy bike but the balance thankyou MR Honda is much better especialy when your paddling around. I dont particuarly like the top box and think Honda could have done better here as if extended with material lacks security, panniers are close fitting and good. original screen is abit of a joke I now have a Givi 19cm higher than original, some wind buffetting but then its not an RT or Trophy is it. Givi spotlights are great. My wife says it is more comfortable than than the GSA and easier to get on. If anybody actually reads all this hope it helps you make decison, and there is never any harm in taking different bikes out for a test ride, happy biking.

I've clocked up 3500 miles with daily use getting to work. Haven't been this confident in the wet since I rode the VFR750. Reckon I've made a wise choice ignoring the BMW biased press and got myself a quality built ride. Only gripe is seat geometry which would benefit from an extra inch adjacent to the tank, and the traction control has caught me out a few times when I've given it a handful ( learning curve ) . Test ride one it's worth a look : )

I have just taken a Crosstourer our for a weekend, two up for about 300 miles on a variety of roads from tight single tracks to fast winding A roads. It is just awesome reasr suspension needed to be 4 of full. It just does everything so well You cant compare this with a BM as they are so very different but having ridden both for us two up with luggage all day comfort there is not much to beat it. It puts a smile on your face everytime which is why we ride - just have to sort out how to fund but it will be mine soon

Why buy a monster bike which can only manage 131mph when you can buy a usable bike like the Crossrunner for about £5k less which can do 145mph.Or are you just too lazy to amend yor mistakes?

I test rode this bike last week, and have to say its amazing ! My last bike was a FZ1 and I lowered the front sprocket by 2 teeth so it pulled really well, the crosstourer pulled better and accelerated faster I couldnt believe it.It pulls really well in top 70-100mph in about 4 seconds. It also goes round corners well, the seating position is perfect for me, sit up and beg, the screen stopped some wind as I took it upto an indicated 145 mph without being blown off it.So MCN got it wring when they said 131 mph. The seat is quite high, and it has a very nice exhaust noise, louder than I thought it would be. I would describe it as a wolf in sheeps clothing.

This is a much better bike than the BMW GS in many different ways try one you will see how good it is, forget the press get the feel of the bike yourself go to DOBLES HONDA CROYDON ASK FOR MIKE GET A DEAL ASAP.

I had a VFR1200, its a bit small if you have 34inch legs. If you want to go off road dont buy it, Its a leggy tourer, and in that context very good, engine is the best I have ever ridden, it leans over easily enough, has a good tank range, and is as comfortable as an armchair. Very stable at european motorway speeds, better after tightening up suspension. Test ride one, better, taller, smoother than VFR1200