2024 BMW F 800 GS vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 87 hp (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 101.5 hp (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Torque spans 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 112 Nm (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Weight spans 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS) to 253 kg (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 BMW F 800 GS) to 1100 cc (2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES).
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| Specification | BMW F 800 GS | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HONDA |
| Model | BMW F 800 GS | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES |
| Engine size | 800cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 87hp | 101.5hp |
| Torque | 91nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 253kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | 310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. | 256mm wave hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode. |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80 R19 | 110/80-R19M/C 59V (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 | 150/70-R18M/C 70H (Tubeless) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm | SHOWA Telescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 45mm, and an Electric controlled unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound dumping adjustments, 210mm stroke |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic remote control preload adjuster and electric control unit (SHOWA EERA) with compression and rebound damping adjustments, 200 mm rear wheel travel. |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 180km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 24.8 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $17599 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -RAIN/ROAD riding modes Handguard protection Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights -LED flashing turn signal indicators 12V and USB socket Adjustable brake and clutch levers |
Connectivity : Bluetooth audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (Wired) Riding Modes : Urban, Tour, Gravel, Off Road, User Emergency Stop Signal : YES Self Cancelling Indicators : YES 12v Socket : YES USB Socket : YES Quick Shifter : NO Transmission Type : Dual Clutch Transmission Cruise Control : YES Cornering Lights : YES ABS System : 2 channel with IMU Selectable ABS MODE with ON road and OFF road Tyres Rear : Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURECROSS TOURER AX41T Metzeler KAROO STREET Wheels Rear : 18M/C x MT4.00 Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
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2024 BMW F 800 GS vs 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW F 800 GS and 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES differ on the listed specifications: the F 800 GS has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has a clear listed power advantage (101.5 hp vs 87 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 91 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 800 GS has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 180 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
F 800 GS is notably lighter on the listed weight (227 kg vs 253 kg). F 800 GS has a lower listed seat height (81.5 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 800 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
BMW F 800 GS is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 800 GS or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has 102 hp compared with 87 hp on the BMW F 800 GS.
Which is lighter, BMW F 800 GS or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
BMW F 800 GS is lighter at 227 kg vs 253 kg for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES.
Which is better, BMW F 800 GS or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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