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BMW R 1250 R vs Honda Africa Twin

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 R or Honda Africa Twin? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 R and Africa Twin. BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT. BMW R 1250 R is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 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 R provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Africa Twin has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

R 1250 R vs Africa Twin

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 RHonda Africa Twin
PriceRs.16.25 LakhRs.16.02 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc1082 cc
Power136 PS @ 7750 rpm97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl20.8 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 R STD bike
STD
Rs. 16.25 Lakh
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

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

Braking System
-
Switchable ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
310
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Front Wheel Size
-
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
36
Rear Wheel Size
-
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
BMMotorraTeleleverCentrasprinstrut?3mm
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Pro-Link
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
90/90 - 21

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
2 Years or 32000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine
Semi Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1254 cc
1082 cc
Engine Type
Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
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 x 76 mm
92 mm x 81.45 mm
Charging Socket
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Configuration
DOHC
10.0:1
Cooling type
Air and Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
-
check
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
-
check
Riding Modes
-
4
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
-
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Radial Tyres
-
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
-
check
Turn Signal
-
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Switchable ABS
Brake Assist
Switchable ABS
Power Modes
4
Slipper Clutch
Digital
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
Manual
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2165 mm
2307 mm
Width
880 mm
963 mm
Height
1300 mm
1523 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1558 mm
Ground Clearance
-
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Litres
24.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
4.06 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Adventure
Seat Height
-
810 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
239 kg
239 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Aggresively priced
  • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
  • Engine offers strong mide range
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 R and Honda Africa Twin

Comfort & Convenience

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

Transmission

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

Dimensions

BMW R 1250 R has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1300 mm seat height. Honda Africa Twin has 1523 mm seat height and 24.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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