The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer touring enduro model was first introduced in 2010 at the EICMA Motorcycle Show and began mass production in 2012. The main reason for the creation of this motorcycle was the desire of Honda to compete with the top models in the Touring Enduro class - the BMW R1200GS, [[Yamaha_XT1200Z_Super_Tenere | Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere]] and Triumph Tiger Explorer. In addition, it was necessary to offer a more modern replacement [[Honda_XL1000V_Varadero | Honda XL1000V Varadero]].

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As a basis for the new model, it was decided to take the platform of the flagship sports tour [[Honda_VFR1200F | Honda VFR1200F]], the engine of which has been reconfigured to increase traction at low revs. As a result, the engine of the new Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer became less revving and lost 43 hp. power, however, it became more high-torque at the bottom and approached the characteristics of the flagship enduro tourists - 129 hp. power and 126 Nm of torque.