BMW R 12 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

BMW R 12 Price starts at Rs. 19.90 Lakh which is Rs. 3.93 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin priced at Rs. 15.96 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 12 is 19.60 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 12 is powered by 1170 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. BMW R 12 is available in 3 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 12 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 12 vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights R 12 STDCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
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R 12 vs CRF1100L Africa Twin Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDHonda CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
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Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 54,486 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 49,069 R 12 Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
101 mm
92 mm
Stroke
73 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
12.0 :1
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
203 kmph
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Tyre Size
Front :-150/80-16 Rear :-100/90-19
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Peak Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Seat height
753 mm
810-830 mm
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2307*963*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1558 mm
Length
2200 mm
2307 mm
Ground Clearance
...
210 mm
Height
1110 mm
1523 mm
Width
830 mm
963 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
239 Kg
Total Weight
430 kg
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Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
753 mm
810-830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
256 mm

Battery Type
...
Li-ion
Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
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
...
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Tubular space frame
Semi Double Cradle
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
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
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

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 R 12 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is cheaper than BMW R 12 by Rs. 3.93 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
For the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 produces 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 110 Nm @ 6000 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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