Test: the BMW R1200GS against the Honda Crosstourer, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Triumph Explorer
Ras the helmet of the R1200GS? That’s good news: the range of maxi trails has never been so rich as in 2012 ! Excluded on the web, Site compared the BMW to the Honda Crosstourer, Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Triumph Explorer. Comparative test.
Practical aspects and equipment
| BMW R1200GS | Honda Crosstourer (DCT) | Kawasaki Versys | Triumph explorer | |
| Instrumentation | ||||
| Daily trip (s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine temperature | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor temperature | option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gear indicator engaged | Yes | Yes | no | Yes |
| Stopwatch | no | no | no | no |
| Shift-light | no | no | no | no |
| Consumption indicator (s) | option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Handlebar controls | Yes | no | Yes | Yes |
| Convenient | ||||
| Coded key | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable brake lever | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable clutch lever | Yes | no lever ! | no | Yes |
| Passenger handle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Luggage rack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable front suspension | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable rear suspension | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windshield adjustment | manual | with tools | manual | manual |
| Central stand | Yes | option | no | Yes |
| Safe that can accommodate a U | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronics – piloting aids | ||||
| ABS | option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-slip | option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable mapping | no | no | yes (2) | no |
| Shifter | no | no | no | no |
| Cruise control | no | no | no | Yes |
| R1200 GS | Crosstourer | Versys | To explore |
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