BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2008 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2008
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
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 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

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

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

Price BMW F 800 GS

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