BMW F 900 GS 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 900 GS priced at Rs. 13.75 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW F 900 GS is 22 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW F 900 GS is powered by 895 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. BMW F 900 GS is available in 4 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW F 900 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

F 900 GS vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights F 900 GS STDCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type Water Cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Basic Info BMW F 900 GS STDHonda CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
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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, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 900 GS Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Double 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 900 GS Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
Water Cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
895 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
93 Nm @ 6750 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
86 mm
92 mm
Stroke
77 mm
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
13.1 : 1
10.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
22 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90 R21 Rear :-150/70 R17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Peak Power
104.6 PS @ 8500 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
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Seat height
870 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
14.5 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
226 Kg
239 Kg
Total Weight
445 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
870 mm
810-830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
256 mm

Battery Type
...
Li-ion
Additional Features
ABS Pro, Multi Controller, On Board Computer, Tyre Pressure Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Battery Capacity
12V / 9AH
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 416 W
...
Power Modes
...

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

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.
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 900 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The BMW F 900 GS is cheaper than Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin by Rs. 2.21 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 900 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
For the STD version, 895 cc Petrol engine of F 900 GS produces 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 93 Nm @ 6750 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

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