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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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Engine

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

Peak Power

165 W

N/A W

Range

N/A Km

588 Km

Stroke

49 mm

81 mm

Valve Per Cylinder

Tyres & 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

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

Brakes

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

Fuel

Fuel Supply

Fuel Injection

Fuel Type

Petrol

N/A

Fuel Capacity

20 L

24 L

Fuel Reserve

4 L

3 L

Body

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

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

Electrical Accessories

Mobile Connectivity

Yes

N/A

Usb Charging Port

N/A

Yes

Switches & Controls

Riding Modes

Rain, Road, Race, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro

N/A

Starting

Electric Start

Meter

Display

N/A

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Yes

Instrument Console

Digital

N/A

Odometer

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Distance To Empty Indicator

Yes

N/A

Service Due Indicator

Yes

N/A

Clutch & 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

Lights

Head Light

LED

Dual LED Head Lamp

Tail Light

LED

LED Tail Lamp

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Yes

Led Tail Light

Yes

N/A

Battery

Battery Capacity

12 V/9 Ah

12V, 6Ah

Battery Warranty

N/A Years

2 Years

Shockers

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)

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