Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Bmw S 1000 Xr produces 165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm); Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Bmw S 1000 Xr wins by 63 hp.

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Bmw S 1000 Xr 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Bmw S 1000 Xr is the faster of the two.

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Bmw S 1000 Xr 226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Bmw S 1000 Xr 8.5/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Xr caveat: You hate dealerships and frequent service bills. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Bmw S 1000 Xr 165 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Bmw S 1000 Xr: 226 kg, 165 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Bmw S 1000 Xr 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Honda Africa Twin. Bmw S 1000 Xr: 165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm) hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.