BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

The BMW R 1200 GS 2010 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a range of features and capabilities.

Starting with the engine and drive train, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 is equipped with a Boxer engine that has a bore of 101 mm and a stroke of 73 mm. It delivers a power output of 110 HP and a torque of 120 Nm. The transmission is a prop shaft, and the bike has 2 cylinders with a displacement of 1170 ccm. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 81.5 mm. It produces a power output of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. The transmission is a chain, and it also has 2 cylinders with a displacement of 1084 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 features a front suspension with a strut design and preload adjustment. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with preload adjustment. In comparison, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has an upside-down telescopic fork for the front suspension with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The rear suspension is a swing arm with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

When it comes to the chassis, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 has a load-bearing engine frame type, while the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a double cradle frame type.

In terms of braking, both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front.

Moving on to dimensions and weights, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 has a rear tire width of 110 mm, a wheelbase of 1507 mm, a seat height of 850 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 l. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a rear tire width of 150 mm, a wheelbase of 1575 mm, a seat height of 850 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 24.8 l.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 offers a sporty look, is well-equipped, and provides enough storage space. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a high-torque engine, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a wonderfully functioning DCT, a touch-screen color display, good ergonomics, long-distance capability, a windshield with a good adjustment range, and semi-active suspension close to perfection.

However, the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 has a weakness in that the technology of the conversion takes some getting used to. On the other hand, the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 has a weakness in that the operating concept of the electronics is not very clear and intuitive, and the handguards are not very robust for off-road use.

In conclusion, both the BMW R 1200 GS 2010 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately depends on the preferences and priorities of the rider in terms of features, performance, and usability.

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2010
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke81.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.1
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,330 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth960 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,395 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity24.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

For me, the Africa Twin is a touring enduro as a touring enduro should be. This was already true of the predecessor model and did not change with the increase in displacement and power. Because the latter remained manageable at 102 hp, and Honda even managed to shed a few kilos compared to the CRF1000L. So it remained versatile, functioning just as well on the motorway as off-road. The chassis absorbs almost all bumps, the engine remains sovereign in every situation, ergonomics and seating comfort are exemplary. A motorbike for all days as well as for the big trip - wherever that may be.

High-torque engine

sophisticated electronic driving aids

wonderfully functioning DCT

touch-screen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

windshield with good adjustment range

semi-active suspension close to perfection.

Operating concept of the electronics not very clear and intuitive

handguards not very robust for off-road use

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1200 GS 2010 and a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 is about 67% higher. Compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022 there are more BMW R 1200 GS 2010 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 16 compared to 8. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1200 GS with 64 days compared to 124 days for a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT. Since model year 2005 1000PS.de editors have written 98 reviews for the BMW R 1200 GS and 25 reviews for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT since model year 2020. The first review for the BMW R 1200 GS was published on 1/20/2004 and now has more than 19,100 views. This compares to more than 109,400 views for the first review on Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT published on 9/23/2019.

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