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The Crosstourer is the big trail-GT in the Honda lineup, and it stands out clearly from the competition. Not by its target, its pretensions or its capacities, but by its motorization. It is the only one in its class powered by a V4.
In 2014, it strengthened its technological arsenal with equipment which is set to become widespread. It is therefore a question of not being left behind. And optimize traction. This is why the torque control system is improved. It now has 3 operating modes and can be disconnected. When it is active, and it detects a difference between the speed of the front and rear wheels, the gadget comes into action by acting on the opening of the butterflies and the ignition. When the slip is reduced, the electronic control intervenes only on the opening of the throttle. Couple calmed down, bowl avoided.
Assistance and digital technology, it is mainly on these elements that the evolutions of the Crosstourer are focused. We have just seen the TCS control, let’s see the side of the box; more particularly the optional one, fully robotized, the DCT. The changes are not mechanical but software. The software that manages the gear change is more intuitive: downshifts are smoother and occur earlier in modes D and S with additional engine braking.
The Crosstourer gains a new turn signal booster, like on the VFR 800, a slimmer, more comfortable front seat, and an automotive-style key. A fairly light amount of changes, in the sense of increased user-friendliness.
A Special Edition offers a military-style blended color, the Titanium Matt Blade Metallic.
The approach taken by Honda to create this hybrid between grand touring and gravel is similar to the genesis of the Crossrunner: a sport-GT with trail suspensions. It is no coincidence that the first name of this bike is VFR 1200 X! Let’s remove all the plastic, the fuel tank and the wheels and discover the massive frame taken directly from the big VFR. A double perimeter aluminum beam of strong section, capable of withstanding a cavalry exceeding 170 horses. A very accomplished mechanics, and here adapted to a less sporting behavior. To achieve this, and to offer more torque at low and mid-range, the design of the camshafts has been revised, as has the timing of the distribution and the shape of the intake and exhaust ducts. Having abandoned power in favor of availability, the Crosstourer still has 129 horsepower at a reasonable speed of 7,750 rpm. Not enough to go in pursuit of a Ducati 1200 Multistrada or a KTM 1190 Adventure, but he does not care: it is neither his target nor his desire. Its stronghold is tourism more than sport.
It was designed to take a trip, far, long, everywhere. Well, almost everywhere. It may be equipped with spoked rims and long-travel suspensions, but you won’t venture into the desert or on the mountain trails with it. Its ground clearance of 180 mm, 55 mm higher than the VFR, allows some fleeting detours, but we are far from the capabilities of a KTM Adventure, offering 261 mm (or even 301 in its R version).
On the other hand, take a few side roads and then take the motorway and then take a look at the climb to Alpe d’Huez, he asks for more. Thanks to an upright and natural driving position, hand guards adjustable in 3 positions, a screen that is also adjustable, and about fifteen options, the crew can go from sea to ocean without asking any questions. No problem with the transmission: it is provided by the single-sided arm coupled with a VFR gimbal.
With its 1200 Crosstourer, Honda offers a worthy descendant of the 1000 Varadero, with more technology, power, technique, and ambition. The manufacturer is not satisfied with that and now offers a real range of ‘cross-over’ with this VFR 1200 X, the Crossrunner and the small NC 750 X. In front of him, the road, but also a host of pretenders. In its sleeves, two assets that the competition can envy: its big V4 and the robotic transmission.
Accessories and Optional Equipment – The Crosstourer can be customized with a range of accessories and optional equipment:
– Polycarbonate side case set
– Inner bags for side cases
– Top case 45 liters
– Inner bag for top case
– High screen
– Steel drop guard
– Tank protection
– Fog lights
– Heated grips
– 12V socket
– Central stand
– U-lock
– Alarm system
– Engine case protections
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medium: 6.20 l
The technical aspect
Honda 1200 CROSSTOURER 2014
- Frame
- Frame: Double aluminum beam
- Tank: 21.5 liters
- Seat height: 850 mm
- Length: 2,285 mm
- Width: 915 mm
- Height: 1335 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,595 mm
- Weight in running order: 275/285 kg
- Train before
- Telehydraulic inverted fork Ø 43 mm
- 2 discs Ø 310 mm, 3 piston calipers
- Front wheel:
110/80
– 19
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- Secondary transmission by cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock absorber
- 1 disc Ø 276 mm, 3 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
150/70
– 17
- Motor
- 4 Cylinders
in V at 76 °
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Liquid cooling
- Injection
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1237 cc
(81 x 60 mm) -
129
ch
at 7,750 rpm -
12.80 mkg
at 6500 rpm - Compression: 12: 1
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Competitors
Suzuki 1000 V-STROM 2014
Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 2014
Triumph 1200 TIGER EXPLORER 2014
KTM 1190 Adventure 2014
Yamaha XTZ 1200 Super Tenere 2014
Ducati Multistrada 1200 2014
BMW R 1200 GS 2014
Moto-Guzzi STELVIO 1200 8V 2014
Aprilia 1200 CAPONORD 2014
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