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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R NineT

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or BMW R NineT? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and R NineT. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT and BMW R NineT Price starts at Rs.19.00 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 NineT is a 2 cylinder, 1170 cc Engine can generate 107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and R NineT has a mileage of 22 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R NineT is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs R NineT

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinBMW R NineT
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.19.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082 cc1170 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl22 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
Honda Africa Twin
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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BMW R NineT STD bike
BMW R NineT
STD
Rs. 19.00 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    21.74 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.7
    3.7
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    18 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082 cc
    1170 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 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    310
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    36
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    36
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    39
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Upside-Dowtelescopiforwit4mdiameter
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    120/70 - ZR17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    check
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    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
    Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame

    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
    1170 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    Air/oil-cooled 2cylinder&4-stroke boxer engine with 2 camshafts and 4 radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaft
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    8
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    0.14 kwh
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    Maintenance Free
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    200 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    92 mm x 81.45 mm
    101 mm x 73 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    check
    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
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    2
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    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
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    2
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Single Plate Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2307 mm
    2105 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    865 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1240 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1487 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    177.8 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    18 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    4 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Cafe Racer
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    805 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    221 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Aggresively priced
    • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
    • Engine offers strong mide range
    • Fantastic build quality and highly reliable
    • Looks more macho than most of the similarly priced offerings
    • Very linear power delivery from engine
    Cons
    • Exhaust doesn't sound too good
    • Small mirrors lead to poor rear visibility
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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 NineT has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, 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, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port and BMW R NineT, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. BMW R NineT has 1240 mm seat height and 18 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and BMW R NineT 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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