BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2012 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW F 800 GS 2012
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore82 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power86 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,570 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement998 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
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,320 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth945 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,350 mmHeight1,475 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight185 kgDry Weight208 kg
Kerb WeightKerb Weight207 kgKerb Weight228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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 F 800 GS vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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