Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2021 vs. BMW R nineT Scrambler 2020
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2021
BMW R nineT Scrambler 2020
Overview - Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2021 vs BMW R nineT Scrambler 2020
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2021
BMW R nineT Scrambler 2020
Technical Specifications Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2021 compared to BMW R nineT Scrambler 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 2021
For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.
BMW R nineT Scrambler 2020
There's really no point in trying to figure out why the R nineT is so popular, the concept is obviously an excellent fit for today. The BMW R nineT Scrambler also works excellently, relying on the same "old" boxer engine with air cooling, which BMW has miraculously made Euro4-compatible without sacrificing performance or character. The chassis is softer, the wheelbase longer and the equipment more spartan - but under the alias Scrambler this is perfectly acceptable, after all the focus is on comfortable riding. The optional one-man saddle is a bit hard, but the R nineT Scrambler is by no means uncomfortable, and the riding position is particularly convincing. So if you can live with less equipment, steel instead of aluminium and simpler suspension elements, you can save a lot of money with the Scrambler - which you can then best invest in customising!
