Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2019
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
Overview - Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2019
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 are both popular enduro motorcycles that offer a range of features and capabilities.
Starting with the engine and drivetrain, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has an inline, 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 998cc. It produces 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque. The BMW R 1250 GS, on the other hand, has a boxer engine with a displacement of 1254cc. It offers a higher power output of 136 horsepower and 143 Nm of torque. Both bikes have electric starters and offer smooth transmission options - the Africa Twin has a chain drive while the R 1250 GS has a prop shaft drive.
In terms of suspension, the Africa Twin features an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. The R 1250 GS, on the other hand, has a telelever front suspension and a single swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension can be adjusted for preload and rebound.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018
Both bikes have steel frames and double disk brakes at the front. They also come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. The R 1250 GS offers additional features like anti-slipping control, riding modes, and ride by wire.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Africa Twin has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150mm with a diameter of 18 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1575mm and a seat height that can be adjusted from 850mm to 870mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is 232kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 18.8 liters. The R 1250 GS, on the other hand, has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 170mm with a diameter of 17 inches. It has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1525mm but has the same seat height range of 850mm to 870mm. The kerb weight, including ABS, is higher at 249kg and it has a slightly larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
In terms of strengths, the Africa Twin is known for its reliable engine, comfortable seating position, well-tuned chassis, good looks, and good brakes. It also offers an optional DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) and performance modes. The R 1250 GS, on the other hand, is praised for its extremely high-torque boxer engine, good sound, comfortable seating position suitable for long distances, stable braking performance, good weather protection, and standard features such as a color TFT display and LED headlights.
However, the Africa Twin does have some weaknesses, including not quite optimal wind protection, the lack of cruise control, and the inability to switch off the ABS on the front wheel. The R 1250 GS, on the other hand, has manageable standard equipment and a long surcharge list. Some also find its appearance to be jagged with little elegance.
In conclusion, both the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and the BMW R 1250 GS 2019 have their own strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately comes down to personal preferences and priorities when choosing between these two enduro motorcycles.
Technical Specifications Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
BMW R 1250 GS 2019
The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin vs BMW R 1250 GS
There are a few key differences between a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 and a BMW R 1250 GS 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R 1250 GS 2019 is about 64% higher. A Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 experiences a loss of 720 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 960 USD for a BMW R 1250 GS 2019. Compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2019 there are less Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 104. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1250 GS with 46 days compared to 99 days for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 47 reviews for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and 50 reviews for the BMW R 1250 GS since model year 2019. The first review for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin was published on 5/12/2015 and now has more than 13,600 views. This compares to more than 305,600 views for the first review on BMW R 1250 GS published on 9/19/2018.
