Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. BMW F 800 ST 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 800 ST 2012

BMW F 800 ST 2012

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs BMW F 800 ST 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 800 ST 2012

BMW F 800 ST 2012

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to BMW F 800 ST 2012

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
BMW F 800 ST 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke75.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque86 Nm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,082 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth860 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,155 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 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 800 ST 2012

BMW F 800 ST 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price BMW F 800 ST

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