BMW R nineT versus Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
Honda

Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 17.050 €
RRP 14.900 €
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Pros:
  • Motor - torque and power delivery
  • Chassis
  • Off-road capability
  • Fitness to travel
  • Pillion comfort
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • Only iPhone users can take full advantage of

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.575 mm
Length :
2.330 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat :
850 mm until : 870 mm
Weight :
231 (max: 446 ) 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: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 km
Maximum speed: 199 km/h
Performance: 102 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 5.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
384 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Space tube, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel)
Front suspension:
45mm Showa Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 230mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa monoshock (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension Showa Damper System
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
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's stuck?

The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.

Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.

The AT remains true to itself

Which question you should seriously ask yourself: Yes, the normal chassis has been good for Honda. It's fully adjustable - but do you really do that? The electronic chassis of the Africa Twin Sports Adventure is an advantage: it can be fine-tuned while driving. This extra makes sense even for desert kings.

One last lap around the bike. It has remained good, and has also improved. Surgery succeeded. The Honda AT has remained true to itself: it still manages to convince the great feat with the overall concept without outstanding individual achievements. However, if you don't need the big cutlery with all the drums and drums, you don't have to change trains, but can continue the pre-model.

There is still so much to experience.

The test bike was provided to us by Motofun (Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg).

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 14.490 €
  • Used (3 years old): 8,500€
  • Years built: 1990 - 2003; again since 2015
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: Africa Twin: red, black; Africa Twin Sports Adventure: blue-white-red-gold