BMW K 1600 GT 2024 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Overview - BMW K 1600 GT 2024 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GT 2024 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160.5 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	180 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	6	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,649 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Duolever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	115 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	200 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Extruded	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	62.2 degree	Rake	62.5 degree
Trail	Trail	106.4 mm	Trail	106 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,324 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	1,000 mm	Width	960 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,618 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	830 mm	Seat Height up to	855 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	343 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	449 km	Range	506 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	137 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	112 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km
Stationary noise over 95dB	Stationary noise over 95dB		Stationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Case system, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Sound System, TFT display, Windscreen electronically adjustable	Equipment	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Connectivity, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 GT is a magnificently dimensioned sports tourer that offers a practical balance between comfort and agility.

GT still passes for a sports tourer - surprisingly good performance

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle generally accessible and easy to use despite its imposing appearance

Good headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of smartphone into vehicle

Map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable chassis.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs up it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit not backlit

wind protection not perfectly solved - always a draughty feeling in the saddle

no adaptive cruise control - you would expect this from a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too large.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

The development of the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports away from a high-legged off-road bike to a touring bike with a 19-inch front wheel will be a step in the right direction for most Adventure Sports customers. The majority of them ride mainly on paved roads and are happy about better handling, more stability and confidence when leaning and more accessible thanks to the lower seat height. The electronics and DCT have also been fine-tuned in the background, which means that the new Adventure Sports does a lot of things right. Despite these changes, you don't have to do without off-road passages. Even with the smaller wheel and shorter suspension travel, the Adventure Sports remains ready for adventure.

Superbly responsive, now even more torquey engine

Bassier sound than before

Semi-active suspension as standard

Finely controllable brakes

19-inch front wheel and wider tyres raise cornering performance to a new level

Lower seat height makes the mighty Adventure Sports more accessible

Good wind protection

Tough off-road terrain now more difficult to master

riders over 1.85 m get loud turbulence on the helmet even in the highest windshield position

5 kg more on the ribs than before

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 GT vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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BMW K 1600 GT 2024 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Overview - BMW K 1600 GT 2024 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 GT 2024 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 GT 2024

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 GT vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Price BMW K 1600 GT

Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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