BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power102 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,084 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin ES

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