BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin

Specifications

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  Power & Performance

  Displacement (cc) Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size.	1,254	1,082
  Max Power	134.1 bhp @ 7,750 rpm	97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
  Max Torque	143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm	103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
  Mileage - ARAI (kmpl) ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	21	24
  Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers.	--	--
  Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	630	588
  Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	200	200
  Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
  Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has.	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
  Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
  Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder.	2	2
  Bore (mm) Bore is the diameter of each cylinder.	102.5	92
  Stroke (mm) Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom.	76	81.45
  Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine.	4	8
  Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition.	12.5 : 1	10.0:1
  Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses.	CDI	CDI
  Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder) A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture.	1	1
  Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid.	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
  Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission.	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
  Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel.	30	24.5
  Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel.	4	3.6
  Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS6	BS6
  Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Petrol	Petrol

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  Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

  Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut	Telescopic
  Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Pro-Link
  Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
  Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Disc	Disc
  Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	305	310
  Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	276	256
  Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers	Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper
  Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Spoke	Spoke
  Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	19	21
  Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	17	18
  Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	120/70 - R19	90/90 - 21
  Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	170/60 - R17	150/70 - R18
  Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubeless	Tubeless
  Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	Yes	No
  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

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  Dimensions & Chassis

  Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	268	239
  Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	890	810
  Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	--	210
  Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	2,270	2,307
  Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	980	963
  Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,460	1,523
  Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,504	1,558
  Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Semi Double Cradle

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  Manufacturer Warranty

  Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
  Standard Warranty (Kilometers) (Km)	Unlimited	32000

features

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  Features

  Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Digital	Digital
  DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	Yes	Yes
  Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	Yes	Yes
  GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	Yes	Yes
  USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
  Front storage box	No	No
  Under seat storage	No	No
  AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes
  Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Digital	Digital
  Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
  Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display.	Yes	Yes
  Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	Digital	Digital
  Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	Yes	Yes
  Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	Yes	Yes
  No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	2	2
  Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Digital	Digital
  Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon.	Yes	Yes
  Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate.	Yes	Yes
  Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	Yes	Yes
  Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
  Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
  Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
  Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes
  Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Electric Start
  Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	Yes	Yes
  Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	Yes	Yes
  Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	Yes	Yes
  Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger.	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free	12V, 6Ah
  Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	LED	LED
  Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	LED	LED
  Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	LED	LED
  Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes
  Additional features	3 riding modes (ECO, Rain and Road)	Six Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2

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