2012 BMW R 1200GS vs 2024 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 BMW R 1200GS 2012 BMW R 1200GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
206.8 km/h / 129 mph.
Weight
504.9 pounds
2024 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin 2024 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
MT: 231kg / 509 lbs DCT: 242kg / 533 lbs ES MT: 233kg / 513 ES DCT:244kg / 538
Full Specifications
General
CommentsBlata is from the Czech Republic.-
Year20122024
ColoursTitan silver, blue-
Make ModelBMW R 1200GSHonda CRF 1100L Africa Twin
Dimensions
Width (mm)915 mm-
Width (in.)36.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,507 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.3 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)765 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)30.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,450 mm-
Length (in.)87.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,210 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Height (in.)57.1 inches-
Seat Height850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in850 mm / 33.5 in - 870 mm / 34.2 in (Low seat 825 / 32.5 in)
Wheelbase1507 mm / 59.3 in1575 mm / 62.0 in
Ground Clearance-220 mm / 8.7 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in1475 mm / 58.1 in
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in2330 mm / 91.7 in
Width953 mm / 37.5 in960 mm / 37.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)229.0 kg-
Dry Weight (kg)203-
Dry Weight (lbs.)447.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Dry Weight205 kg / 452 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal18.8 Litres / 5US gal
Wet Weight238 kg / 525 lbsMT: 231kg / 509 lbs DCT: 242kg / 533 lbs ES MT: 233kg / 513 ES DCT:244kg / 538
Performance
Top Speed206.8 km/h / 129 mph.-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)4.4 sec-
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm112 Nm / 82.6 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2365 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-1000 m23.4 sec / 203.3 km/h / 126.3 mph-
Standing Start 0-140 km/h7.9 sec-
Standing Start 0-200 km/h19.6 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.3 sec / 186.5 km/h / 115.9 mph-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
CO299.8 CO-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.1084 cc / 66.1 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm92.0 x 81.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:110.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3112g/km MT / 110g/km DCT
Engine LubricationDry sump-
ExhaustFully-controlled three-way catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)-
Fuel InductionBMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterflyPGM-FI electronic fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies (Throttle By Wire)
Fuel Reserve4L / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionBMS-K Full transistorized ignition
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12V-6Ah Li-ion battery
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle-plate dry clutch, ∅180mmWet, multiplate with coil springs, aluminium cam assist and slipper clutch, DCT Ø 2 wet multiplate clutches with coil springs
Final DriveShaftO-ring sealed chain
Gear Ratios1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed DCT with on- and off-road riding modes
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)190 mm-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Frame TypeTubular steel frame, load-bearing power unitSteel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame
Suspension - FrontTelelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustableSHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 45mm, and an electronic control unit (SHOWA EERATM) with compression and rebound damping adjustments,
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electronic control unit (SHOWA EERATM) with compression and rebound damping adjustments
Rake25.7°27.5°
Trail-113 mm / 4.4 in
Wheel Travel - Front190 mm / 7.5 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting system12V 55W headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Brakes - RearSingle ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel with rear ABS off mode.
ABS-2 channel with IMU, Selectable ABS MODE with on-road and off-road setting
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front110/80 ZR19110/80-R19M/C 59V (Tubeless type) Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR17150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubeless type) Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41
Wheels-Wire spoke with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-19M/C x MT2.50
Wheels - Rear-18M/C x MT4.00