Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2016

Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 vs BMW R 1200 R 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2016

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2016

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	880 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	231 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

The Africa Twin is a true Enduro with tough handling qualities. It looks robust and is well equipped for almost any application. The engine is good, but won't blow adrenaline junkies away. The wind protection is great, but too good in summer. Components and attachments are of a high standard. The overall build quality is superior and the mobile phone integration is a great solution. Even after many test rides, the switches still seem illogical and confusing. In direct comparison, it somehow floats above things. It simply drives confidently and well, but cannot shine with spectacular values.

Very good chassis - both mechanical and electronic

DCT option makes it a superior touring bike

high quality and practical electronic ride aids

fundamentally good wind protection

high quality overall impression

flawless engine with great response and linear torque curve

accessible handling

very pleasant ride

wonderfully versatile bike.

Wind protection too good in the heat - even the lowest position of the wind shield hardly lets any wind through

operation via the numerous switches seems complex overall even after 2 days of testing

seat seems a bit too soft after a long day.

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BMW R 1200 R 2016

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound, comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable rev counter