Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power98 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,580 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height900 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24.2 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

For many, the new Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports is the true Africa Twin, which, with a larger tank, longer suspension travel and higher windshield, takes the long journey even more seriously than the normal Africa Twin already does. The chassis works like a litter, the seating position allows hundreds of kilometres at a stretch - according to Honda 525 on one tank of fuel. However, the agility and manoeuvrability of the normal Africa Twin suffer. With the more attractive appearance of the Adventure Sports, Honda has hit the bull's-eye again: there is currently no more beautiful adventure bike.

powerful, unagitated engine

comfortable chassis

comfortable seating position

superb looks

good brakes

large fuel tank

performance modes

optional DCT

Not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

high saddle difficult to climb for smaller riders

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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.

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

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

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