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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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