BMW R12 G/S vs Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L): specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R12 G/S (2025-present) and the Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R12 G/S 109 hp, Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) 100.6 hp.
- Torque: BMW R12 G/S 115 Nm, Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) 112 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R12 G/S 229 kg, Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) 227 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R12 G/S (2025-present)109 (best)
- Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025)100.6
Torque Nm
- BMW R12 G/S (2025-present)115 (best)
- Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025)112
Weight kg
- BMW R12 G/S (2025-present)229
- Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L / CRF1100L) (2024-2025)227 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2024-2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2025-present | 2024-2025 |
| Engine | 1170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin | 1,084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, Unicam SOHC, 270° crank, revised valve timing/compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,084 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,000 rpmBest | 100.6 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 112 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, hydraulic dry clutch, shaft final drive | 6-speed manual, chain final drive (6-speed DCT automatic optional) |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 229 kg (wet) | 227 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 871 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 L | 18.8 LBest |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 45mm upside-down telescopic fork (conventional, not Telelever), 210mm travel | 45mm Showa inverted telescopic fork, 230mm wheel travel, manually adjustable (optional Showa EERA electronically adjustable semi-active suspension) |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided swingarm with fully adjustable monoshock, 200mm travel | Pro-Link monoshock, 220mm wheel travel, manually adjustable (optional Showa EERA electronically adjustable semi-active suspension, on-the-move preload via touchscreen) |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, cornering/lean-angle sensitive, mode-dependent settings | 2-channel ABS managed by IMU with selectable on-road/off-road mode |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs, 2-piston floating calipers, axial mount | Dual 310mm floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 256mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 on 2.15x21in wheel | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 standard (150/70 R18 with optional Enduro Package Pro) | 150/70-18 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | EUR 16,990 (Germany, base MSRP at launch) | USD 14,799 (US) |
- Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.