BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.55 Lakh which is Rs. 4.58 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin priced at Rs. 15.96 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
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R 1250 GS vs CRF1100L Africa Twin Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Rating
21 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
92 mm
Stroke
76 mm
81.455 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic, digital transistor
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
20 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.6s
...
Top Speed
200 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 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 - Alloy
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Seat height
850 - 870 mm
810-830 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
2307*963*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1558 mm
Length
2207 mm
2307 mm
Ground Clearance
...
210 mm
Height
1430 mm
1523 mm
Width
952.5 mm
963 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
239 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
810-830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
256 mm

Battery Type
...
Li-ion
Additional Features
...
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 / 11.8AH
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Semi Double Cradle
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
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
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...

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 R 1250 GS?

64% users have chosen Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin over BMW R 1250 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 54 users have also rated Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and BMW R 1250 GS 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 in your bike. But BMW R 1250 GS is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 CRF1100L Africa Twin R 1250 GS
Mileage 4.2 3.8
Performance 3.6 4.7
Comfort 4.2 4.8
Maintenance 3.8 3.8
Features 3.6 4.8
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Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1250 GS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by Rs. 4.58 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
For the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 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 R 1250 GS has better performance.

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