Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

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Perfect fit, premium quality – with Hepco&Becker accessories, your bike is ready for any adventure. Quality made in Germany.

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.1 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	104 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	930 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,570 mm	Height	1,525 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	900 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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