BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.95 Lakh which is Rs. 4.98 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin priced at Rs. 15.96 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1300 GS is 20.83 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1300 GS is powered by 1300 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1300 GS vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights R 1300 GS ProCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProHonda CRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Rating
3 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Colors
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Double 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) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 57,361 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,716 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-/liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
106.5 mm
92 mm
Stroke
73 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
13.3:1
10.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20.83 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
225 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Peak Power
145.48 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
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Seat height
850 mm
810-830 mm
Load carrying capacity
228
...
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
2307*963*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1558 mm
Length
2212 mm
2307 mm
Ground Clearance
...
210 mm
Height
1406 mm
1523 mm
Width
1000 mm
963 mm
Fuel Capacity
19 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
239 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 mm
810-830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
285 mm
256 mm

Battery Type
...
Li-ion
Additional Features
Dynamic engine brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
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 / 10AH
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 650 W Nominal Power
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Semi Double Cradle
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
10.25 inch TFT
6.5 inch TFT Touch screen
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Central Locking
...
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.

Is BMW R 1300 GS Better Than Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?

100% users have chosen BMW R 1300 GS over Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 18 users have also rated BMW R 1300 GS and Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
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 R 1300 GS CRF1100L Africa Twin
Mileage 1.5 4.2
Performance 1.5 3.6
Comfort 4.0 4.2
Maintenance 1.5 3.8
Features 2.0 3.6
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BMW R 1300 GS Vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS by Rs. 4.98 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 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 1300 GS has better performance.

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