Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R 12
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EngineHonda Africa Twin Manual
BMW R 12
Max Power
97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
109.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
N/A
Charging Time
0
N/A
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
12.0 : 1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air and Oil-Cooled
Emission Type
BS-VI
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
N/A
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
N/A
N/A
Displacement
1082
1170
Bore
92 mm
101 mm
Range
588 Km
N/A Km
Stroke
81 mm
73 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
8
N/A
SpeedTop Speed
200 Km/h
N/A Km/h
Tyres & WheelsTyre Size
Front: 90/90 - 21, Rear: 150/70 - R18
Front: 100/90-R19 / Rear: 150/80-R16
Wheel Size
Front: 21 inch, Rear: 18 inch
Front: 19 inch ,Rear: 16 inch
Wheels Type
Spoke
Alloy
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Ignition
Digital
CDI
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1558 mm
1520 mm
Radial Tyre
N/A
N/A
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
29 psi
N/A psi
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
32 psi
N/A psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
36 psi
N/A psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
41 psi
N/A psi
BrakesRear Brake
Disc
Disc
Abs
ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off-Switch
N/A
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Diameter
256 mm
265 mm
FuelFuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
N/A
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
24 L
14 L
Fuel Reserve
3 L
3.4 L
BodyBody Type
Adventure
N/A
Drive Type
N/A
N/A
Frame
Semi Double Cradle
Tubular Space Frame
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Additional Storage
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
210 mm
N/A mm
Height
1523 mm
1110 mm
Kerb Weight
239 Kg
N/A Kg
Length
2307 mm
2200 mm
Passenger Backrest
N/A
N/A
Passenger Footrest
Yes
N/A
Seat Height
810 mm
N/A mm
Width
963 mm
831 mm
Electrical AccessoriesUsb Charging Port
Yes
N/A
Switches & ControlsRiding Modes
N/A
Roll and Rock
Starting
Electric Start
Electric Start
Pass Switch
Yes
N/A
Traction Control
N/A
Yes
MeterDisplay
N/A
Semi-Digital
Instrument Console
N/A
Semi-Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analog
Tripmeter
Digital
N/A
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
N/A
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
N/A
Clutch & GearClutch
Wet Multiplate
Single Plate Clutch
Gear Box
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Transmission
6 Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual
LightsHead Light
Dual LED Head Lamp
LED
Tail Light
LED Tail Lamp
LED
Drls
Yes
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
Yes
LED
Led Tail Light
N/A
Yes
BatteryBattery Capacity
12V, 6Ah
N/A
Charging Time Zero Hundred
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Eighty
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Battery Warranty
2 Years
N/A Years
No Of Batteries
N/A
N/A
ShockersSuspension Front
Telescopic
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Suspension Rear
Pro-Link
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
SeatSeat Type
N/A
Single
Stepup Seat
Yes
N/A
OthersAdditional Features
Six Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control
Music Control
N/A
N/A
Motor Ip Rating
N/A
N/A
Mobile Application
Yes
N/A
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Frequently asked questions
A. Africa Twin is the most affordable model among the two.
A. R 12 is the most expensive model among the two.
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