Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. BMW F 650 GS 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 650 GS 2010

BMW F 650 GS 2010

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs BMW F 650 GS 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 650 GS 2010

BMW F 650 GS 2010

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to BMW F 650 GS 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
BMW F 650 GS 2010

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque75 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque4,500 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,280 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth890 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,240 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height790 mm
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 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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 650 GS 2010

BMW F 650 GS 2010

When it comes to optional extras, accessories and driver equipment, BMW is the benchmark for us. The driver can have his vehicle configured exactly to his wishes and also order the matching clothing at the same time.

Manoeuvrability

agility

low seat height can be reduced again

heated grips

comfortable seat

resale value.

Wind protection somewhat suboptimal compared to the F800.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs BMW F 650 GS

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price BMW F 650 GS

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