BMW C 650 Sport 2020 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW C 650 Sport 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Technical Specifications BMW C 650 Sport 2020 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW C 650 Sport 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

BMW C 650 Sport 2020

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	60 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Variomatic	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	647 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	15 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,180 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	877 mm	Width	930 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,591 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	900 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	253 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW C 650 Sport 2020

The C 650 Sport has a very sporty design and seems much more light-footed than the GT. I would see the Sport's range of use as a mixture of city, countryside and possibly a short tour at the weekend. And of course as a status symbol among scooters. One thing is certain: many "motorcyclists" will greet you on the way to the Kalte Kuchl because you wouldn't expect a scooter from the front.

Sporty design

agile handling

Poor wind protection

taut chassis, thus less comfort