BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2018 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore82 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke75.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque98 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustableAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,300 mmLength2,335 mm
WidthWidth890 mmWidth875 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,573 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)217 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity18.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018

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 F 800 GS vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

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