Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs. BMW F 900 XR 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2021
Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs BMW F 900 XR 2021

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2021
Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 compared to BMW F 900 XR 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.
BMW F 900 XR 2021

A motorbike in this performance class probably cannot be more accessible. The XR wobbles playfully through the radii and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even long tours are easy and you are always relaxed when getting out of the saddle. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens desires for a little thrill. However, the power unit cannot quite fulfil these desires. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.