Which bike is better BMW R 1250 GS or Honda Africa Twin?

According to our average user rating, BMW R 1250 GS has a score of 5.0/5 while Honda Africa Twin is rated 5.0/5.

Which bike among BMW R 1250 GS and Honda Africa Twin is cheaper?

Honda Africa Twin is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier BMW R 1250 GS or Honda Africa Twin?

BMW R 1250 GS is heavier (249 kg) than Honda Africa Twin (239 kg).

BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda Africa Twin

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Honda Africa Twin. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ 20,79,745 and Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours and 1 variant 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 R 1250 GS and Honda Africa Twin.

R 1250 GS vs Africa Twin Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 1250 GS	Africa Twin
Price	₹ 20,79,745	₹ 16,01,500
Capacity	1254 cc	1082 cc
Power	134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
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R 1250 GS

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₹ 20,79,745

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Africa Twin

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₹ 16,01,500

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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.	420	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.	20	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

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.	Alloy	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

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.	249	239
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	850	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.	2,207	2,307
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	953	963
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,430	1,523
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,514	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

Manufacturer Warranty


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

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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

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The new 1250cc engine is super smooth
- Excellent road and touring capabilities
- Loaded with electronics
- Extremely easy to ride on the trails
- 1100cc engine is quite torquey
- Equipped with touchscreen instrument cluster
Could be better
- Priced on the higher side
- Limited service reach
- Not suitable for shorter riders
- Bike has become pricey
- Not available at all Honda showrooms
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Light White Non-Metallic Style Triple Black Style Rallye GS Trophy	Pearl Glare White

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