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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and R 18. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

Africa Twin vs R 18

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinBMW R 18
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082 cc1802 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
Honda Africa Twin
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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BMW R 18 STD bike
BMW R 18
STD
Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    22.77 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.7
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    16 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082 cc
    1802 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 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    310
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    42
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    42
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    19
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    46
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    46
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    16
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Telescopifork
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    120/70 - R19

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

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

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    1082 cc
    1802 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    8
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    0.31 kwh
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    Maintenance Free
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    180 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    92 mm x 81.45 mm
    107.1 mm x 100 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
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    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air/Oil Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Semi-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
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    3
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Single Plate Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2307 mm
    2440 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    964 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1232 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1731 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    16 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    4 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    690 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    345 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, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . R 18 has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Honda Africa Twin has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and BMW R 18, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

    • Africa Twin Review
    • R 18 Review
      • R
        Rohit
        3 Year ago
        4.0
        sales and service reach needs to be increased.
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      • VS
        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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