Honda VFR 1200X Crosstourer Special Edition (2012) vs Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing (1980) vs Honda MB 50 / MB 5 Bobcat (1979-88)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | VFR 1200X Crosstourer Special Edition | GL 1100 Gold Wing | MB 50 / MB 5 Bobcat |
| Years: | 2012 | 1980 | 1979-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 76 ° V-4, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, opposed boxer four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction |
| Capacity: | 1237 cc / 69.2 cu-in | 1085 / 66.2 cub in. | 49 cc / 2.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 60 mm | 76 x 61.4 mm | 39 x 41.4mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection 44mm Throttle Bore | 4 x 30 mm Keihin carburetors | 13mm Keihin PF05B carburetor |
| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance gnition Timing 8.4° BTDC (idle speed) | Electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 95 kW / 127 hp @ 7750 rpm | 59 kW / 81 hp @ 7000 rpm | 7 hp / 5.2 kW @ 9000rpm |
| Max Torque: | 126 Nm / 92.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 88 Nm / 9.0 kgf-m / 64.9 lb-ft. @ 5500 rpm | 5.4 Nm / 4 lb-ft @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Diamond; aluminium twin-spar | Steel, full duplex cradle | Steel spine |
| Front Suspension: | I43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment, | Adjustable telehydraulic fork. | 27mm Air adjustable hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment | Swinging arm with adjustable shocks absorbers. | Dual dampers adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs ABS | 2 x 232 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc ABS | Single 250 mm disc ,1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80-R19 | 110/90-19 | 2.50 x 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 130/90-17 | 2.50 x 18 |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in. | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.6 gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |