BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 vs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure model year 2021 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT model year 2020 are both enduro motorcycles designed for off-road adventures. While they have some similarities in terms of engine type, starter, and transmission, there are also significant differences in their technical specifications and features.

In terms of engine and drive train, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is equipped with a Boxer engine with a bore of 102.5 mm and a stroke of 76 mm. It has an engine power of 136 HP and a torque of 143 Nm. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT, on the other hand, has an in-line engine with a bore of 92 mm and a stroke of 81.5 mm. It has a slightly lower engine power of 102 HP and a torque of 105 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters, but the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a prop shaft transmission, while the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT has a chain transmission.

In terms of suspension, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure features a Telelever front suspension with a diameter of 37 mm and a travel of 210 mm. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 220 mm. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT, on the other hand, has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 230 mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 220 mm. Both motorcycles offer adjustment options for preload, rebound, and compression.

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have steel frames. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a load-bearing engine frame type, while the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT has a double cradle frame type. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a rake of 65.1 degrees and a trail of 95.4 mm, while the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT has a slightly smaller rake of 62.5 degrees and a larger trail of 113 mm.

In terms of brakes, both motorcycles have double disk front brakes. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure features advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, anti-slipping control, hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, and ride by wire. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT also has ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 170 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1504 mm and a seat height ranging from 890 mm to 910 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 268 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 30 liters. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT, on the other hand, has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches. It has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1575 mm and a slightly lower seat height ranging from 850 mm to 870 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 248 kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 24.8 liters.

In terms of equipment, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure offers additional features such as cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, a TFT display, and an adjustable windscreen. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT, on the other hand, has LED headlights.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

In terms of strengths, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is praised for its practical details for frequent riders, a gigantic range, low fuel consumption, good wind and weather protection, great ride comfort, a powerful engine, a great connectivity app, an easy-to-read display, a confident feeling in the saddle, a pleasant seating position for the pillion passenger, practical riding aids, great headlights, great ergonomics for tall people, and being easy to ride. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT is praised for its powerful engine, wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis, sophisticated electronic driving aids, a touchscreen color display, good ergonomics, long-distance capability, and almost "too good" wind protection.

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is criticized for its high weight that strains when maneuvering, somewhat stiff gearshifts at low revs, and a jagged appearance with little elegance. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT is criticized for its confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar, weight, and the price, even if it may be justified.

Overall, both the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020 are capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities in terms of performance, features, and design.

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 compared to Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102.5 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke76 mmStroke81.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque143 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeDual-clutch
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquid-airCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement1,254 ccmDisplacement1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTeleleverFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter37 mmDiameter45 mm
TravelTravel210 mmTravel230 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel220 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake65.1 degreeRake62.5 degree
TrailTrail95.4 mmTrail113 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Wave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter276 mmDiameter256 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,270 mmLength2,330 mm
WidthWidth952 mmWidth960 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,504 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height850 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to910 mmSeat Height up to870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)268 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)248 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity30 lFuel Tank Capacity24.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentCornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

The Adventure is the ultimate touring machine. The high seat height limits the target group, as does the high price. But if you overcome these two hurdles, you get a magnificent mile-eater. The engine shakes all kinds of driving fun out of its sleeves. The low fuel consumption in combination with the gigantic 30-litre tank ensures an incredibly long range.

Practical details for frequent riders on board

Gigantic range

Amazingly low fuel consumption

Good wind and weather protection

Great ride comfort

Powerful engine

Great connectivity app

Easy-to-read display

Great ride comfort

Confident feeling in the saddle

Pleasant seating position for pillion passenger

Practical riding aids

Great headlights

Great ergonomics for tall people

Easy to ride

High weight strains when manoeuvring

gearshifts somewhat stiff at low revs

jagged appearance with little elegance

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020

Who said you need 150 hp or more to be in the "upper class"? The Adventure Sports offers everything a comfortable touring enduro needs, and with its electronic chassis and all conceivable safety features, it needs fear no comparison. Ready for the big tour and, thanks to a range of well over 400 kilometres, also for really long stages, you don't have to stop at all on unpaved roads thanks to the ample suspension travel, and you'll get further than many might think.

powerful engine

wonderfully functioning semi-active chassis

sophisticated electronic driving aids

touchscreen colour display

good ergonomics

long-distance capability

almost "too good" wind protection

confusing flood of buttons on the left handlebar

weight

the price, even if it may be justified

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT

There are a few key differences between a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021 and a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2020. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 17. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure with 51 days compared to 127 days for a Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 30 reviews for the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and 25 reviews for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT since model year 2020. The first review for the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure was published on 11/6/2018 and now has more than 43,300 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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