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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R 1250 RT

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or BMW R 1250 RT? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and R 1250 RT. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Manual and BMW R 1250 RT Price starts at Rs.24.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro BS6. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas BMW R 1250 RT is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and R 1250 RT has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R 1250 RT is available in 6 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs R 1250 RT

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinBMW R 1250 RT
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.24.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082.96 cc1254 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl21 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin Manual bike
Honda Africa Twin
Manual
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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BMW R 1250 RT
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Rs. 24.95 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Africa Twin specificationsR 1250 RT specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    28.34 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    25 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082.96 cc
    1254 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & TyresR 1250 RT Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    17
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front-4-Piston & Rear-2 Piston Calliper
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    120/70 - ZR17
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 - R18
    180/55 - ZR17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    256 mm
    276 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    Africa Twin InstrumentationR 1250 RT Instrumentation
    Touch Screen Display
    1
    -
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Infotainment & CommunicationR 1250 RT Infotainment & Communication
    Basic Warranty
    3 km or 42000 km
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    Body & Suspension

    Africa Twin Body & SuspensionR 1250 RT Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine

    Engine & Transmission

    Africa Twin Engine & TransmissionR 1250 RT Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1082.96 cc
    1254 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    Twin Cylinder& Air/Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    0.192 kwh
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    Maintenance Free
    Range
    588 km/charge
    525 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    200 kmph
    Max Torque
    103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    Max Power
    97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
    Charging Socket
    checkYes
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    92mm x 81.455 mm
    102.5 mm x 76 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Africa Twin Comfort & ConvenienceR 1250 RT Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Tour& Urban& Gravel& Off-Road& User 1 and User 2
    Eco, Rain and Road
    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
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Africa Twin SafetyR 1250 RT Safety
    Radial Tyres
    -
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    Brake Assist
    No
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    checkYes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Multiplate Wet Clutch
    Oil-lubricated clutch& hydraulically operated
    Traction Control System
    No
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Africa Twin Dimensions & CapacityR 1250 RT Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2307 mm
    2222 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    985 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1460 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1485 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
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    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    25 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    4 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Tourer Bike
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    279 kg
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    805 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Entertainment & CommunicationR 1250 RT Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Africa Twin Pros & ConsR 1250 RT 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 R 1250 RT

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 RT has 1460 mm seat height and 25 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and BMW R 1250 RT Owner Reviews

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      • 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)
      • S
        Shastri
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 RT
        4.0
        Amazing features & very stylish, and superb bike but not use daily
        Likes (1)
      • GK
        Gavesh Kumar
        2 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 RT
        4.2
        It has Twin-cylinder boxer engine, which offers plenty of torque.
        Likes (2)
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      Honda Africa Twin and BMW R 1250 RT 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 R 1250 RT?
      The on-road price of BMW R 1250 RT is Rs. 28.34 Lakh in New Delhi.