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

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

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

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

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

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	102 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	230 mm	Travel	190 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	62.5 degree	Rake	62.9 degree
Trail	Trail	113 mm	Trail	109 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	276 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	960 mm	Width	952.5 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	870 mm	Seat Height up to	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	506 km	Range	421 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	112 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.75 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS 2021

The GS also impressed us with its versatility during the test in November 2021. We rode the bike on a wide variety of terrain and were once again very satisfied. The motorbike convinces in every situation with its easy handling and practicality. On the other hand, it can also be ridden delightfully irrationally.

Great ride comfort and great ergonomics

Powerful engine

Great connectivity app

Easy-to-read display

Confident feel in the saddle

Practical riding aids

Versatile chassis accommodates every route

Easy to ride

Rough overall appearance

gearshifts at low revs somewhat clumsy

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

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