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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or BMW F 850 GS Adventure? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and F 850 GS Adventure. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Manual and BMW F 850 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.13.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas BMW F 850 GS Adventure is a 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and F 850 GS Adventure has a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs F 850 GS Adventure

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinBMW F 850 GS Adventure
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.13.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082.96 cc853 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl24.4 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin Manual bike
Honda Africa Twin
Manual
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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BMW F 850 GS Adventure Pro bike
BMW F 850 GS Adventure
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Rs. 13.75 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Africa Twin specificationsF 850 GS Adventure specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    15.73 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082.96 cc
    853 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & TyresF 850 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    21
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front-4-Piston & Rear-2 Piston Calliper
    Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
    Braking System
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut,
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    90/90 - 21
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 - R18
    150/70 - R17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    256 mm
    265 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    Africa Twin InstrumentationF 850 GS Adventure Instrumentation
    Touch Screen Display
    1
    -
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Infotainment & CommunicationF 850 GS Adventure Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    3 km or 42000 km
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    Body & Suspension

    Africa Twin Body & SuspensionF 850 GS Adventure Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

    Engine & Transmission

    Africa Twin Engine & TransmissionF 850 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1082.96 cc
    853 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    -
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    Maintenance Free
    Range
    588 km/charge
    360 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    197 kmph
    Max Torque
    103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    92 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    Max Power
    97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid-cooled
    Charging Socket
    checkYes
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    92mm x 81.455 mm
    84 mm x 77 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Africa Twin Comfort & ConvenienceF 850 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Tour& Urban& Gravel& Off-Road& User 1 and User 2
    Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    checkYes
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    No
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    -
    Single
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Africa Twin SafetyF 850 GS Adventure Safety
    Radial Tyres
    -
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    Brake Assist
    No
    Disc
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    checkYes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Multiplate Wet Clutch
    Wet& Multiple-Disc
    Traction Control System
    No
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Africa Twin Dimensions & CapacityF 850 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2307 mm
    2300 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    922 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1437 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1593 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    3 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    248 kg
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    860 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Entertainment & CommunicationF 850 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Africa Twin Pros & ConsF 850 GS Adventure Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Aggresively priced
    • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
    • Engine offers strong mide range
    Cons
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    Detailed Comparison of Honda Africa Twin and BMW F 850 GS Adventure

    Transmission

    Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and F 850 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. BMW F 850 GS Adventure has 1437 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and BMW F 850 GS Adventure Owner Reviews

    • Africa Twin Review
    • F 850 GS Adventure Review
      • R
        Rohit
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        4.0
        sales and service reach needs to be increased.
        Likes (1)
      • VS
        Vijay Soni
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        3.8
        All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
        Likes (2)
      • MK
        Manoj Kumar
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        3.8
        I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
        Likes (2)
      • U
        Udaibhan
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW F 850 GS Adventure
        4.0
        Fantastic bike for all purposes & looks good
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      Honda Africa Twin and BMW F 850 GS Adventure FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Honda Africa Twin?
      The on-road price of Honda Africa Twin is Rs. 18.32 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of BMW F 850 GS Adventure?
      The on-road price of BMW F 850 GS Adventure is Rs. 15.73 Lakh in New Delhi.