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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure or Honda Africa Twin? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 GS Adventure and Africa Twin. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.22.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power whereas Honda Africa Twin is a 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 GS Adventure provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and Africa Twin has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is available in 4 colours & 3 variants whereas Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

R 1250 GS Adventure vs Africa Twin

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 GS AdventureHonda Africa Twin
PriceRs.22.50 LakhRs.16.02 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc1082 cc
Power134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range14 kmpl20.8 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Pro bike
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Pro
Rs. 22.50 Lakh
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Honda Africa Twin
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    25.56 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    18.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    5.0
    3.9
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    30 Litres
    24.5 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1254 cc
    1082 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    305
    310
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    -
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    41
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    -
    18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"
    Telescopic
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    Pro-Link
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R19
    90/90 - 21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    check
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or Unlimited km
    2 Years or 32000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine
    Semi Double Cradle

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    1254 cc
    1082 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    8
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.144 kwh
    0.072 kwh
    Battery Type
    -
    Lithium-ion
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    200 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    102.5 mm x 76 mm
    92 mm x 81.45 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air/Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    NO
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    3
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2270 mm
    2307 mm
    Width
    980 mm
    963 mm
    Height
    1460 mm
    1523 mm
    Wheelbase
    1504 mm
    1558 mm
    Ground Clearance
    185 mm
    210 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    30 Litres
    24.5 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.78 Litres
    4.06 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    890 mm
    810 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    268 kg
    239 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Aggresively priced
    • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
    • Engine offers strong mide range
    Cons
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    Safety

    R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Africa Twin has Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Honda Africa Twin, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Honda Africa Twin has 1523 mm seat height and 24.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Honda Africa Twin Owner Reviews

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        Sumit Biswas
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        This bike amazing & wonderful design i love it.
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        Santanu
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        Amazing bike. I don't own this bike but i had taken a test ride. I will own this bike very soon.
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