Honda Vfr1200x vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vfr1200x vs Yamaha Super Tenere 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. Yamaha Super Tenere 1200: 110 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vfr1200x
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
117 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
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed)
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical 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
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
8.0/10
"A seriously underrated adventure tourer that deserves far more recognition."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Confidence-inspiring off-road chassis
Cons
−Fuel economy is genuinely poor
−Stock seat destroys you
−Dated electronics and display
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