BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2007 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2007
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement998 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
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

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 CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

The new Africa Twin has come exactly as fans expected: Well controllable, unagitated and a wonderful travelling companion. The fact that it also looks extremely good was a pleasant bonus. So there is no reason to fundamentally change the Africa Twin, what was good remains good on the new one - and much has been improved. Thanks to Ride by Wire, you can now also enjoy performance modes on the Africa Twin, and the traction control can be adjusted 7-fold (instead of 3-fold previously) and switched off. The optional DCT is still a big hit and a lot of fun, but it also costs a lot.

Reliable engine

comfortable seating position

well-tuned chassis

good looks

good brakes

optional DCT

performance modes

not quite optimal wind protection

no cruise control

ABS on front wheel cannot be switched off

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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