| Attribute | Honda VTX1300S × | BMW K1200LT × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2007 |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Honda VTX1300S | BMW K1200LT |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,312 | 1,172 |
| Power (kw) | 54 | 84.7 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 5.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 123 | 120 |
| Bore (mm) | 89.5 | 70.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 104.3 | 75 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised with electronic advance; two spark plugs per cylinder | - |
| Clutch | - | Hydraulic, dry, single-disk |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Front 41mm telescopic fork, 130mm axle travel | Telelever |
| Rear suspension | Rear Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 94mm axle travel | Paralever |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 296 | 285 |
| Front tyre | - | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | - | 160/70-ZR17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,669 | 1,627 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 300 | 353 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.18 | 0.2396 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,575 | 2,502 |
| Seat height (mm) | 686 | 770 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 24 |