BMW F900R vs Honda Africa Twin

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW F900R and Honda Africa Twin. The ex-showroom price of BMW F900R is ₹ 10,76,989 and Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500. BMW F900R is available in 2 colours and Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW F900R and Honda Africa Twin.

BMW F900R vs Honda Africa Twin Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	F900R	Africa Twin
Price	₹ 10,76,989	₹ 16,01,500
Capacity	895 cc	1082 cc
Power	103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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F900R

Standard

₹ 10,76,989

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Honda

Africa Twin

Manual

₹ 16,01,500

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F900R

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Africa Twin

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	895	1,082
Max Power	103.25 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	23.8	24
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	309	588
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	200
Riding Modes	--	Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	86	92
Stroke (mm)	77	81.45
Valves Per Cylinder	4	8
Compression Ratio	13.1 : 1	10.0:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Water Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	24.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.5	3.6
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut	Pro-Link
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Caliper - Front	--	4 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	256
Caliper - Rear	--	1 Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	21
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR 17	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 ZR 17	150/70 - R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	41

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	211	239
Seat Height (mm)	815	810
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	210
Overall Length (mm)	2,140	2,307
Overall Width (mm)	815	963
Overall Height (mm)	1,130	1,523
Wheelbase (mm)	1,518	1,558
Chassis Type	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction	Semi Double Cradle

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- 2
Standard Warranty (Km) -- 32000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
NA 3 Free Services (Every 6000 Kms Kms/180 Days)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed Indicator	--
OTA Updates	--	Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty Indicator	--
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12 V / 12 Ah, Maintenance-free	12V, 6Ah

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
-- LED
Brake/Tail Light
-- LED
Turn Signal
-- LED
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control -- Available
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features Dynamic brake light, Electronic immobiliser, Optional electronically adjustable rear suspension --

Colours

	Hockenheim Silver Metallic / Racing Red	Pearl Glare White
	Black Storm Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

16 Ratings

4.8/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Visual Appeal	4.5Visual Appeal
	5.0Reliability	4.5Reliability
	5.0Service Experience	3.5Service Experience

Most Helpful Review

Nicely behavior

Bike ride is so smooth. Very good service and behavior. They provide all information.

Review

Really very amazing bike for long-distance travel and touring, most comfortable seat,

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DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch	--
Traction Control	--
Cruise Control	--	Available
Hazard Warning Switch	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	Dynamic brake light, Electronic immobiliser, Optional electronically adjustable rear suspension	--

Standard Warranty (Year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	32000

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

BMW F900R vs Honda Africa Twin