BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

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	105 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	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

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

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	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	960 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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 CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2024

The development of the Honda Africa Africa Twin Adventure Sports away from the high-legged off-road motorbike to a touring bike with a 19 inch front wheel will be a step in the right direction for most Adventure Sports customers. The majority of them ride mainly on paved roads and are happy about better handling, more stability and confidence when leaning and more accessibility thanks to the lower seat height. The electronics and DCT have also been fine-tuned in the background, which means that the new Adventure Sports does a lot of things right. Despite these changes, you don't have to do without off-road passages. Even with the smaller wheel and shorter travel, the Adventure Sports remains ready for adventure.

Superbly responsive, now even more torquey engine

Bassier sound than before

Semi-active suspension as standard

Finely controllable brakes

19 inch front wheel and wider tyres raise cornering performance to a new level

Lower seat height makes the mighty Adventure Sports more accessible

Good wind protection

Tough off-road terrain now more difficult to master

riders over 1.85 m get loud turbulence on the helmet even in the highest windshield position

5 kg more on the ribs than before