All Duels – Honda VFR1200F Vs Kawasaki 1400GTR: The Seven League Boots – Different But So Close

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Honda VFR1200F Vs Kawasaki 1400GTR: The Seven League Boots

All Duels - Honda VFR1200F Vs Kawasaki 1400GTR: The Seven League Boots - Different But So Close

Between sport and travel, the new VFR1200F and 1400GTR have a lot to offer. Site therefore compared the long-awaited new Honda and the latest Kawasaki evolution over 1000 km. Which one wins this game of a thousand terminals ? Comparative test.

Different but so close

Although physically very different, our two coaches are ultimately very similar in the use that we can make of them.

The VFR 1200, despite its false sporty airs, will be savored above all in a sport-GT use, decked out with its suitcases equipment – top case available as an option. This is also the program offered by the 1400 GTR with a very high level of driving pleasure..

As often, the decision will ultimately be on the aesthetics and also – unfortunately! – on the budget. From this point of view, the VFR charges very dearly for minimal services. While invoiced exactly 2009 € more, the 1400GTR offers much more: traction control, a pair of suitcases, heated grips, an electric windshield, an on-board computer, etc..

Criteria Honda VFR1200F Kawasaki 1400GTR
Aesthetics and finish 9/10 8/10
Engine and transmission approval 11/15 11/15
Performances 8/10 7/10
Sound 3/5 2/5
Road holding and stability 9/10 8/10
Agility and maneuverability 7/10 7/10
Braking 8/10 7/10
Comfort and protection 7/10 9/10
Duo 6/10 8/10
Practical aspects 2/5 4/5
Consumption and autonomy 2/5 4/5
Total / 100 72/100 75/100
Total / 20 14.4 / 20 15/20
Comments: Much more homogeneous and barely less effective on offense, GTR logically wins over VFR. The Honda hesitates too much between sportiness and road skills. It remains nevertheless a very pretty motorcycle, very versatile and super reassuring..

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