BMW R 1200 RT 2016 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2023
BMW R 1200 RT 2016
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2023
Overview - BMW R 1200 RT 2016 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2023
BMW R 1200 RT 2016
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2023
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RT 2016 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 RT 2016
It was predictable that the new R 1200 RT would perform even better with the new partially water-cooled boxer engine. Although 125 hp and 125 Newton metres of torque have quite a bit to haul with the 274 kilos ready to ride, the RT retains its unbelievable effervescence from below. This makes it extremely agile, especially on corner exit after a hairpin bend. In combination with the gearshift assistant Pro (which is, of course, available at extra cost), the gears just flow and you involuntarily move more sportily than you might have intended. The big bonus points of the R 1200 RT are its good workmanship, the simple and easy-to-follow operating principle and, last but not least, its small turning circle.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2023
For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.
