BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: 2019-2024 and since 2027.

Key differences

More power: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (100 vs 88 kW)
Lighter: Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L (237 vs 268 kg, kerb weight)
Lower seat: Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L (850 vs 890 mm)
Longer range: BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (about 275 vs 200 miles)

Specs	BMW R 1250 GS Adventure	Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L
Years	2019-2024	since 2027
Type	Adventure	Adventure
Licence	Full A only	Full A only
Engine	1254 cc, 2 cyl.	1131 cc, 2 cyl.
Power	100 kW / 134 bhp (best value)	87.5 kW / 117 bhp
Torque	143 Nm at 6250 rpm	119 Nm at 5750 rpm
Weight	268 kg (kerb weight)	237 kg (kerb weight), DCT version 247 kg (best value)
Seat height	890 mm (low seat 870 mm)	850 mm
Suspension travel	front 210 mm, rear 220 mm	front 220 mm, rear 210 mm
Max load	no data	no data
ABS	ABS	ABS
Drive / gearbox	shaft, manual	chain, manual
Tank	30 l (best value)	18.8 l
Fuel use	48 mpg (5.9 l/100 km)	55 mpg (5.1 l/100 km) (best value)
Range on one tank	275 miles (best value)	200 miles
Used price (estimate)	£13,600 - £17,500	-
Price	-	Price unknown

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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure: Watch out

Expensive parts
Popular with thieves
Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

Honda Africa Twin CRF1150L: Watch out

Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
Heavy: 230 kg or more

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