BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018

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	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	104 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	115 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	998 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 width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	930 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,570 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2010

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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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