BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Price starts at Rs. 15.96 Lakh which is Rs. 2.21 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW F 850 GS Adventure priced at Rs. 13.75 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW F 850 GS Adventure is 24 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW F 850 GS Adventure is powered by 853 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in 2 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

F 850 GS Adventure vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights F 850 GS Adventure ProCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts, Dry Sump Lubrication Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 8250 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm

F 850 GS Adventure vs CRF1100L Africa Twin Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW F 850 GS Adventure ProHonda CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Rating
1 review
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts, Dry Sump Lubrication Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 8250 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 850 GS Adventure Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 37,647 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 39,417 F 850 GS Adventure Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts, Dry Sump Lubrication
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
853 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
95.17 PS @ 8250 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
92 Nm @ 6250 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
92 mm
Stroke
...
81.455 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic, digital transistor
Compression Ratio
...
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
24 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
197 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Peak Power
95.17 PS @ 8250 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Seat height
875 mm
810-830 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2307*963*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1558 mm
Length
...
2307 mm
Ground Clearance
...
210 mm
Height
...
1523 mm
Width
...
963 mm
Fuel Capacity
23 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
248 Kg
239 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
875 mm
810-830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
256 mm

Battery Type
...
Li-ion
Additional Features
ABS Pro, Revolution Counter, On-board Computer, Dynamic ESA
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Bridge-Type Frame, Steel Shell Construction
Semi Double Cradle
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
...
6.5 inch TFT Touch screen
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • It puts out more than 100PS
  • You get a manual as well as an automatic DCT gearbox option
  • One of the few bikes in the world to get Apple CarPlay.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • It doesn't have electronic-adjustable suspension.

Is Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Better Than BMW F 850 GS Adventure?

63% users have chosen Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin over BMW F 850 GS Adventure in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 16 users have also rated Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and BMW F 850 GS Adventure on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and comfort in your bike. But BMW F 850 GS Adventure is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor F 850 GS Adventure CRF1100L Africa Twin
Mileage 4.2 4.0
Performance 3.6 4.0
Comfort 4.2 4.0
Maintenance 3.8 4.0
Features 3.6 5.0
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Which bike is best between BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
As per the users experiences BMW F 850 GS Adventure is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is better on the grounds of mileage and comfort.
Which bike is cheaper BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The BMW F 850 GS Adventure is cheaper than Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin by Rs. 2.21 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
For the Pro version, 853 cc Petrol engine of F 850 GS Adventure produces 95.17 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Manual version, 1082.96 cc Petrol engine of CRF1100L Africa Twin produces 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 103 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW F 850 GS Adventure has better performance.

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