BMW R 1200 RT 2009 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Overview - BMW R 1200 RT 2009 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RT 2009 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	81.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	102 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	105 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

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	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	905 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,430 mm	Height	1,395 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	27 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RT 2009

The S-class among motorbikes. You want to tour and travel in a relaxed manner, ideally with company, sufficient luggage stowed in the sophisticated, easy-to-use pannier systems. There are not many motorbikes on which women like to ride in the back, but the RT is one of them.

Luxurious

integrated electronics

efficient windshield

comfortable ride

spacious pannier system

quite heavy at 300kg

proud price

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Who said you need 150 hp or more to be in the "upper class"? The Adventure Sports offers everything a comfortable touring enduro needs, and with its electronic chassis and all conceivable safety features, it needs fear no comparison. Ready for the big tour and, thanks to a range of well over 400 kilometres, also for really long stages, you don't have to stop at all on unpaved roads thanks to the ample suspension travel, and you'll get further than many might think.

powerful engine

wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis

sophisticated electronic driving aids

touchscreen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

almost "too good" wind protection

confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar

weight

the price, even if it may be justified

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 RT vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

Price BMW R 1200 RT

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Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

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