BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,335 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	875 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	256 kg	Kerb Weight	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

The legend is back, Honda claimed wholeheartedly - but the mission has succeeded to the highest degree, the Africa Twin with the rather bulky name CRF1000L Africa Twin is a very agile and excellently rideable enduro that works well on all surfaces. This also applies to gravel and single trails, where easy handling is of course very important. With 95 hp, it is a proud 65 hp short of the Elite, but you don't need more for such balanced handling. In one respect, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is completely unrivalled - it can be ordered with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

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

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