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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R 1300 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or BMW R 1300 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and R 1300 GS. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT and BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs.21.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas BMW R 1300 GS is a 2 cylinder, 1300 cc Engine can generate 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and R 1300 GS has a mileage of 21 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 colours & 2 variants.

Africa Twin vs R 1300 GS

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinBMW R 1300 GS
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.21.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082 cc1300 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm145 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl21 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
Honda Africa Twin
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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BMW R 1300 GS Pro bike
BMW R 1300 GS
Pro
Rs. 21.20 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    24.08 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    19 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082 cc
    1300 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    310
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    -
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Central Shock Absorber
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    Single-sided Swingarm
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    120/70 - R19

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 32000 km
    3 Year

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    Two-part frame consisting of main frame bolted rear frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    1082 cc
    1300 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    8
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    0.12 kwh
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    -
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    255 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    92 mm x 81.45 mm
    106.5 x 73 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air/Liquid Cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    Eco Rain Road Enduro
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    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
    4
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2307 mm
    2212 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    1000 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1406 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1518 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    19 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure bike
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    850 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    237 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

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

    Africa Twin comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . R 1300 GS has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Honda Africa Twin has features like 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 and BMW R 1300 GS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1300 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. BMW R 1300 GS has 1406 mm seat height and 19 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and BMW R 1300 GS Owner Reviews

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      • R
        Rohit
        3 Year ago
        4.0
        sales and service reach needs to be increased.
        Likes (1)
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        Vijay Soni
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
        Likes (2)
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      • MK
        Manoj Kumar
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
        Likes (3)
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