BMW S 1000 XR vs Honda Africa Twin

Wondering whether BMW S 1000 XR and Honda Africa Twin is the most suited bike as per your daily requirements? Don’t panic, because BikeJunction brings to you its smart bike Comparison Tool that puts all the features of BMW S 1000 XR and Honda Africa Twin side by side, helping you to make a quick and informed decision. S 1000 XR has a price range that starts at ₹ 22.10 Lakh, whereas Africa Twin comes with a price range starting from ₹ 16.02 Lakh in India. Scrolling down further, you will get a more extensive comparison of BMW S 1000 XR and Honda Africa Twin, which will definitely clear your confusion between the two.

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show more imgEngine
BMW S 1000 XR Pro
Honda Africa Twin Manual
Max Power
162.26 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
Engine Type
Water/oil-cooled 4-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
224 Kg
N/A Kg
No Of Cylinders
4
2
Peak Power
165 W
N/A W
Range
N/A Km
588 Km
Stroke
49 mm
81 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
8
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre 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
1552 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
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
Single disc brake, twin-piston floating caliper
Disc
Abs
BMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integral
ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off-Switch
Front Brake
Twin disc brakes, floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers
Disc
Braking Type
N/A
Switchable ABS
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
256 mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
N/A
Fuel Capacity
20 L
24 L
Fuel Reserve
4 L
3 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
Adventure Tourer
Adventure
Drive Type
Chain drive, 17/45
N/A
Frame
Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine
Semi Double Cradle
Additional Storage
N/A
N/A
Dry Weight
205 Kg
N/A Kg
Ground Clearance
N/A mm
210 mm
Height
1411 mm
1523 mm
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
239 Kg
Length
2333 mm
2307 mm
Saddle Height
840 mm
N/A mm
Seat Height
840 mm
810 mm
Total Weight
450 Kg
N/A Kg
Width
917 mm
963 mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Mobile Connectivity
Yes
N/A
Usb Charging Port
N/A
Yes
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Rain, Road, Race, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro
N/A
Starting
Electric Start
Electric Start
show more imgMeter
Display
No
N/A
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Yes
Instrument Console
Digital
N/A
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Distance To Empty Indicator
Yes
N/A
Service Due Indicator
Yes
N/A
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing
Wet Multiplate
Gear Box
6 Speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears
1 Down 5 Up
Transmission
Manual
6 Speed Manual
show more imgLights
Head Light
LED
Dual LED Head Lamp
Tail Light
LED
LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Yes
Led Tail Light
Yes
N/A
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
12 V/9 Ah
12V, 6Ah
Battery Warranty
N/A Years
2 Years
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Telescopic
Suspension Rear
Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Pro-Link
show more imgSeat
Seat Type
Split
N/A
Stepup Seat
N/A
Yes
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
Six Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Mobile Application
N/A
Yes

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