Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore92 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,340 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth930 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,570 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,580 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height900 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.2 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

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.

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

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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