BMW G 650 GS versus Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Honda

Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2015 bis 2020
RRP
RRP 13.465 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Balanced, mature motorcycle
  • Feels comfortable on the road and off-road
  • Suitable for touring
  • Powerful engine with power, sound & character
  • Comfortable seating position for long journeys
  • Great chassis and good brakes
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • LCD cockpit mirrors
  • Climbing up strenuous for smaller people

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.575 mm
Length :
2.335 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat :
870 mm
Weight :
233 (max: 427 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 75 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 201 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
409 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Double loop tubular steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 45 mm cartridge upside-down telescopic fork (travel 230 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 inches
Rear tyres: 150/70-18 inches

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Wave double disc brake, hydraulically operated, radial four-piston caliper, sintered brake pads ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Wave disc brake, hydraulically operated, single-piston caliper, sintered brake pads ( 256 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Africa Twin vintage 2018 is a modern and above all very balanced motorcycle. Everything she does makes her extremely good. As a driver, you feel not only comfortable, but downright safe. The machine conveys safety and confidence, especially in the chassis including the brakes. It is well motorized and makes acoustically neat Radau. Thanks to wide handlebars and long spring paths, one does not shy away from unpaved paths - on the contrary: every dirt road is gratefully smooth ironed by the Africa Twin. And so every trip with this machine becomes pure joy, be it the short trip to the bagger lake, the 6-month trip to the North Cape or even the short trip to the bun. In any case, we had a lot of fun with the CRF 1000 L and didn't want to go down at all.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: €13,465
  • Used (3 years old): 9,000€
  • Years built: 2016-2019
  • Colors: Red, Blue, Black