BMW S 1000 R vs Honda Africa Twin
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EngineBMW S 1000 R Pro M Sport
Honda Africa Twin Manual
Max Power
165 bhp @ 11000 rpm
97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Lithium-ion
Compression Ratio
12.5 : 1
10.0:1
Cooling System
Water/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Emission Type
BS6
BS-VI
Engine Type
Water/Oil-cooled Oil/water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine with four valves per cylinder4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Displacement
999
1082
Bore
80 mm
92 mm
Load Carrying Capacity
208 Kg
N/A Kg
No Of Cylinders
4
2
Peak Power
165 W
N/A W
Range
264 Km
588 Km
Stroke
49 mm
81 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
8
Tyres & WheelsTyre Size
Front :120/70 ZR 17 , Rear : 190/55 ZR 17
Front: 90/90 - 21, Rear: 150/70 - R18
Wheel Size
Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm
Front: 21 inch, Rear: 18 inch
Wheels Type
Cast Aluminium
Spoke
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Ignition
CDI
Digital
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1558 mm
Radial Tyre
Yes
N/A
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
36 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
42 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
42 psi
41 psi
BrakesRear Brake
Single disc brake with a diameter of 8.7”, one-piston floating caliper
Disc
Abs
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, partial integral
ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off-Switch
Front Brake
Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 12.6”, four-piston fixed caliper
Disc
Braking Type
N/A
Switchable ABS
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
256 mm
FuelFuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
N/A
Fuel Capacity
16 L
24 L
Fuel Reserve
4 L
3 L
BodyBody Type
Super,Sports Naked,Sports
Adventure
Drive Type
Chain 525 17/45
N/A
Frame
Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Semi Double Cradle
Additional Storage
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
N/A mm
210 mm
Height
1115 mm
1523 mm
Kerb Weight
194 Kg
239 Kg
Length
2090 mm
2307 mm
Saddle Height
830 mm
N/A mm
Seat Height
830 mm
810 mm
Total Weight
408 Kg
N/A Kg
Width
810 mm
963 mm
Electrical AccessoriesCharging Point
Yes
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Yes
N/A
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
N/A
Usb Charging Port
N/A
Yes
Switches & ControlsRiding Modes
Rain, Road and Dynamic
N/A
Starting
Self Start Only
Electric Start
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
Pass Switch
N/A
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
N/A
MeterDisplay
Coloured TFT Screen
N/A
Fuel Gauge
N/A
Yes
Instrument Console
Digital
N/A
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Distance To Empty Indicator
Yes
N/A
Reverse Assist
Yes
N/A
Service Due Indicator
Yes
N/A
Clutch & GearClutch
Multi-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement
Wet Multiplate
Gear Box
6 Speed Synchromesh Gearbox
1 Down 5 Up
Transmission
Manual
6 Speed Manual
LightsHead Light
LED
Dual LED Head Lamp
Tail Light
LED
LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Yes
Led Tail Light
Yes
N/A
BatteryBattery Capacity
12 V / 8 Ah
12V, 6Ah
Battery Warranty
N/A Years
2 Years
ShockersSuspension Front
Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage
Telescopic
Suspension Rear
Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload
Pro-Link
SeatSeat Type
Split
N/A
Stepup Seat
N/A
Yes
OthersAdditional Features
N/A
Six Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Navigation
Yes
N/A
Mobile Application
N/A
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
N/A
Internet Connectivity
Yes
N/A
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Frequently asked questions
A. Africa Twin is the most affordable model among the two.
A. S 1000 R is the most expensive model among the two.
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