Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

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Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
BMW R 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore92 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth872 mm
HeightHeight1,475 mmHeight1,285 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight223 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

The new Africa Twin is a worthy successor to a legend. It appears sovereign, indestructible and reliable. It awakens the adventurous spirit in the rider and will certainly not lead an unworthy existence in the owner's garage. It is positioned and configured just right and can do everything an Africa Twin has to do. Surprise: The high-tech features are also good off-road.

Stable handling

indestructible overall impression

immaculate details

excellent DTC on off-road and on asphalt

high level of travel comfort

low fuel consumption.

Wheelys with DCT version only with difficulty possible

No power connection in series

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

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

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price BMW R 1200 R

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