Bmw F 850 Gs vs Honda Africa Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 850 Gs vs Honda Africa Twin. Bmw F 850 Gs: 95 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 850 Gs
Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 850 Gs
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Confidence-inspiring handling everywhere
+Strong reliable parallel-twin engine
+Excellent wind protection stock
Cons
−Pre-2020 sprag clutch issues
−TFT screen scratches easily
−Wet-climate connector corrosion
Honda Africa Twin
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−DCT servicing gets expensive
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Spoke wheels need attention
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