Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 vs. BMW G 650 GS 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015

BMW G 650 GS 2016

BMW G 650 GS 2016

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Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015 compared to BMW G 650 GS 2016

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2015
BMW G 650 GS 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke75.1 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,000 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement652 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,335 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth875 mmWidth920 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,477 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight192 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.8 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

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 G 650 GS 2016

BMW G 650 GS 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs BMW G 650 GS

Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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Price BMW G 650 GS

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