Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 GS 2015

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 vs BMW F 800 GS 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019
BMW F 800 GS 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,320 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth890 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,350 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,578 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)214 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

BMW F 800 GS 2015

BMW F 800 GS 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs BMW F 800 GS

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price BMW F 800 GS

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