BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2007 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2007
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight208 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2016

The legend is back, Honda claimed wholeheartedly - but the mission has succeeded to the highest degree, the Africa Twin with the rather bulky name CRF1000L Africa Twin is a very agile and excellently rideable enduro that works well on all surfaces. This also applies to gravel and single trails, where easy handling is of course very important. With 95 hp, it is a proud 65 hp short of the Elite, but you don't need more for such balanced handling. In one respect, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is completely unrivalled - it can be ordered with a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).

extremely good and pleasant to drive

engine revs up nicely

great handling

works very well off-road

very suitable for travelling

unique DCT dual-clutch transmission

the engine is unspectacular

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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