BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Honda

Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 18.450 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • technical equipment full hut
  • Superior driving experience
  • commanding figure
  • nice 2 cylinder sound
  • Powerful engine
  • good brakes
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Complicated operation
  • a bit heavy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.570 mm
Length :
2.305 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat :
835 mm until : 855 mm
Weight :
243 (max: 458 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 199 km/h
Performance: 102 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 5.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
500 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)
Front suspension:
45mm Showa EERA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 210mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa EERA central shock absorber (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70-18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper ( 256 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Result

The new Africa Twin is a strong piece of motorcycle! The Adventure Sports has been trimmed even more for road and is now one of the ultimate adventure bikes for the trip to the North Cape. It is technically fully equipped and, apart from the performance, clearly belongs to the upper class. The only points of criticism are the fiddly operation and the somewhat heavy weight, which many competitors also have to struggle with. Otherwise, a super cool machine with majestic charisma and just as much riding feeling - terrific!
 
The test bike was once again provided to us by motofun (www.motofun.de) from Kaltenkirchen north of Hamburg. There, Adventure Sports and Standard AT will be available as demonstrators. Test drives there in the Schmalfeld curves are a real pleasure - let's go to motofun and salute the boss Nico!

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 18.490 €
  • Used (3 years old): 15.000€
  • Year of construction: since 2019
  • Colors: Black, White