2021 BMW R 1250GS Adventure vs 2024 Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250GS Adventure 2021 BMW R 1250GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h
Weight
590.8 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
CommentsDynamic Traction Control-
Year20212024
ColoursWhite/Red/Blue, White/Red/Black, Black/Grey, Grey/Yellow-
Make ModelBMW R 1250GS AdventureHonda CRF 1100L Africa Twin
Dimensions
Height (mm)1460 mm-
Length (in.)89.4 inches-
Length (mm)2270 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)890 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)35.8 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)59.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1504 mm-
Width (in.)38.6 inches-
Width (mm)980 mm-
Height (in.)57.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)910 mm-
Seat Height890 mm to 910 mm / 35 in to 35.8 in 820 mm to 910 mm / 32 in to 35.8 in - possible850 mm / 33.5 in - 870 mm / 34.2 in (Low seat 825 / 32.5 in)
Wheelbase1504 mm / 59.2 in1575 mm / 62.0 in
Ground Clearance-220 mm / 8.7 in
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in1475 mm / 58.1 in
Length2270 mm / 89.4 in2330 mm / 91.7 in
Width980 mm / 38.6 in960 mm / 37.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)4.00 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)4.23 US quarts-
Wet Weight (kg)268.0 kg-
Wet Weight (lbs.)590.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)30.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.93 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity30 Litres / 7.9 US gal18.8 Litres / 5US gal
Coolant Capacity2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)-
Wet Weight268 kg / 591 lbsMT: 231kg / 509 lbs DCT: 242kg / 533 lbs ES MT: 233kg / 513 ES DCT:244kg / 538
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm75 kW / 100.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm112 Nm / 82.6 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
CO2110.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in1084 cc / 66.1 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, parallel Twin with 270° crank and Uni-cam, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm92.0 x 81.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:110.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU5 emission standard112g/km MT / 110g/km DCT
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Fuel Consumption4.75 litres/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies (Throttle By Wire)
Fuel TypePremium unleaded, 95 (RON)-
Idle Speed1050 +/- 100 RPM-
Ignition-Full transistorized ignition
Oil FiltrationK & N KN-160-
StarterElectric 900WElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free12V-6Ah Li-ion battery
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedWet, 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 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.943 6th 0.848-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh-
Primary Drive Ratios1.650-
Secondary Drive Ratio2.910-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing systemConstant mesh 6-speed manual / 6-speed DCT with on- and off-road riding modes
Chassis
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.3 inches-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)8.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)220 mm-
Fork Tube Size (mm)37 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)210 mm-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineSteel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strutSHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 45mm, and an electronic control unit (SHOWA EERATM) with compression and rebound damping adjustments,
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA)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
Rake25.5°27.5°
Steering Angle65.1°-
Trail95.4 mm / 3.8 in113 mm / 4.4 in
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.7 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationTFT colour display-
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-channel with rear ABS off mode.
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS as standard (part integral), disengageable (option: ABS Pro)2 channel with IMU, Selectable ABS MODE with on-road and off-road setting
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70 R19110/80-R19M/C 59V (Tubeless type) Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41
Tyres - Rear170/60 R17150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubeless type) Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41
WheelsCross spokeWire spoke with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19 in19M/C x MT2.50
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17 in18M/C x MT4.00