Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore92 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity20 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 R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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