2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs 2024 BMW R 1300 GS
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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.
- 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 BMW R 1300 GS 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 100 hp (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT) up to 145 hp (2024 BMW R 1300 GS).
- Torque spans 112 Nm (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT) up to 149 Nm (2024 BMW R 1300 GS).
- Weight spans 237 kg (2024 BMW R 1300 GS) to 253 kg (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT | BMW R 1300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | BMW |
| Model | 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT | BMW R 1300 GS |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 100hp | 145hp |
| Torque | 112nm. | 149nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 253kg | 237kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers | Dual disc brakes, semi-floating type brake discs, 310 mm diameter, 4-piston radial brake calipers. |
| Rear brake | 256 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single disc brake, 285 mm diameter, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 120/70 x R19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 170/60 x R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 45 mm inverted fork, adjustable compression and rebound, 210 mm travel | BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flexible element, central suspension spring. |
| Rear suspension | mono-shock, fully adjustable (remote preload), 200 mm travel | BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, swingarm pivot axle, central WAD spring connection, continuously adjustable spring preload. |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 24.8 L – 8 L/100km | 19 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15000 | $18895 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | – Cornering ABS available (switchable), – Electronic suspension – LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator – LED lights, cornering lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency stop signal |
-BMW Motorrad Connectivity with TFT display Matrix LED headlights Daytime running lights Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -BMW Motorrad Fully Integrated ABS Pro 4 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro) Hill Start Control (HSC) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) -Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) Motor drag torque control (MSR) Tire Pressure Control (RDC) Keyless Ride Heated grips Smartphone charging compartment with USB charging socket Handguard protection with integrated turn signal indicators |
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2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs 2024 BMW R 1300 GS: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT and 2024 BMW R 1300 GS are closely matched in displacement, while the R 1300 GS has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT and R 1300 GS have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 1300 GS has a clear listed power advantage (145 hp vs 100 hp).
Torque
R 1300 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (149 Nm vs 112 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1300 GS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1300 GS has a modest listed weight advantage (237 kg vs 253 kg). CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT vs BMW R 1300 GS?
BMW R 1300 GS is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT or BMW R 1300 GS?
BMW R 1300 GS has 145 hp compared with 100 hp on the 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT or BMW R 1300 GS?
BMW R 1300 GS is lighter at 237 kg vs 253 kg for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT or BMW R 1300 GS?
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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