BMW F 700 GS 2013 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Overview - BMW F 700 GS 2013 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

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Technical Specifications BMW F 700 GS 2013 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	77 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,335 mm
Width	Width	855 mm	Width	875 mm
Height	Height	1,240 mm	Height	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,562 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	232 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 700 GS 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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