BMW R 1200 GS Vs Honda Africa Twin comparison
Compare BMW R 1200 GS and Honda Africa Twin
Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the BMW R 1200 GS Vs Honda Africa Twin on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.
Compare Price
The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the BMW R 1200 GS starts at ₹ 16.79 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 20.18 Lakh for top-end model. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Honda Africa Twin starts at ₹ 14.42 Lakh.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 1200 GS base engine returns 24 kmpl. The Honda Africa Twin base engine returns 16 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the BMW R 1200 GS gets a 1170 cc that produces 125 bhp peak power. The Honda Africa Twin comes in a 999 cc that produces 87 bhp peak power.
| Engine CC |
1170 cc | 999.1 cc |
| No Of Cylinder |
2 | 2 |
| Max Power |
125 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 87.7 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque |
125 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 93.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4 | 4 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Cooling System |
Air/liquid-Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Starting Mechanism |
Self Start | Self/Kick Start |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
20 L | 18.8 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity |
4 L | N/A |
| Mileage |
24 Kmpl | 16 Kmpl |
| Overall Riding Range |
480 km | 300.8 km |
| Kerb Weight |
244 kg | 243 kg |
| Length |
2207 mm | 2334 mm |
| Width |
953 mm | 932 mm |
| Height |
1412 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase |
1507 mm | 1571 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
185 mm | 251 mm |
| Seat Height |
850 mm | 840 mm |
| No. Of Gears |
6 Gears | 6 Gears |
| Clutch |
Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | Wet, Multiplate |
| Chassis Type |
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Semi Double Cradle |
| Front Suspension |
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut | Inverted Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension |
Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever | Pro-Link |
| Front Brake Type |
Dual Disc | Hydraulic Double Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Disc/Drum Size |
305 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear Disc/Drum Size |
276 mm | 256 mm |
| Wheel Size |
19 inches | 21 inches |
| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels | Spoke Wheels |
| Front Tyre |
120/70 R19 | 90/90-21M/C 54H |
| Rear Tyre |
170/60 R17 | 150/70R18M/C 70H |
| Battery |
12 V / 11,8 Ah, Maintenance-free | 12V 6A-h |
| Headlight |
H7 / LED | LED |
| Tail Light |
LED | LED |
| Speedometer |
Analogue | Digital |
| Tachometer |
Analogue | Digital |
| Gear Indicator |
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| Fuel Warning Indicator |
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| Fuel Gauge |
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| Low Oil Indicator |
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| Low Battery Indicator |
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| Pillion Seat |
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| Pillion Grabrail |
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| Engine Kill Switch |
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| Clock |
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| Tripmeter Type |
Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter Count |
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| Pass Light |
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