Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin vs BMW F 900 GS

Should you buy Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or BMW F 900 GS Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW F 900 GS price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the CRF1100L Africa Twin makes 99.2 PS and 103 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of F 900 GS stand at 104.6 PS and 93 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CRF1100L Africa Twin in 2 colours whereas the BMW F 900 GS comes in 4 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, F 900 GS scores 4.5 whereas the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 8 user reviews..The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the BMW F 900 GS Mileage is around 22 kmpl.

CRF1100L Africa Twin vs F 900 GS

Key Highlights	CRF1100L Africa Twin	F 900 GS
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	22 kmpl
Max Power	99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm	104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Sports Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine	Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication

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Basic Information	Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin	BMW F 900 GS
On-Road Price	Rs.17,79,086* Onwards	Rs.17,16,163* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	22 kmpl
Max Power	99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm	104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Reviews	4.5 Based on BMW F 900 GS Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Sports Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts		₹ 46,976 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

BMW F 900 GS

On-Road Price

Rs.17,79,086* Onwards

Rs.17,16,163* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20 kmpl

22 kmpl

Max Power

99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm

104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Reviews

4.5

Based on BMW F 900 GS Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Sports Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 46,976

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine	Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication
Displacement	1082.96 cc	895 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	-
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch
Ignition	Electronic, digital transistor	-
Gear Box	Manual Transmission	6 Speed
Bore	92 mm	86 mm
Stroke	81.455 mm	77 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	13.1 : 1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	103 Nm @ 6000 rpm	93 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine

Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication

Displacement

1082.96 cc

895 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System	ABS Pro, Multi Controller, On Board Computer, Tyre Pressure Control
Seat Type	Split	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Off-Road,Touring,Urban,Yes	Rain,Road
Traction Control	-	Yes
Power Modes	Yes	-
Quick Shifter	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System	ABS Pro, Multi Controller, On Board Computer, Tyre Pressure Control
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Off-Road,Touring,Urban,Yes

Rain,Road

Performance
Overall Mileage	20 kmpl	22 kmpl
Top Speed	202 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

22 kmpl

Top Speed

202 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	24.5 L	14.5 L
Width	963 mm	943 mm
Length	2307 mm	2270 mm
Height	1523 mm	1393 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	4 L
Saddle Height	810-830 mm	870 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	-
Wheelbase	1558 mm	-
Kerb Weight	239 kg	226 kg
Total Weight	-	445 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

24.5 L

14.5 L

Width

963 mm

943 mm

Length

2307 mm

2270 mm

Height

1523 mm

1393 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Permanent magnet alternator with 416 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	310 mm	305 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	256 mm	265 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	41 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm

305 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

256 mm

265 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Semi Double Cradle	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

Underpinnings

Frame

Semi Double Cradle

Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

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User Reviews of Comparison

CRF1100L Africa Twin
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D
divyanshu on May 16, 2025
4.8
I purchased this bike
I was purchased this bike on 3 march and this bike give me a bunch of happiness because of his performance, sound , handling and comfort this bike is for off-road and it give you a royal feeling when you are sitting on it and it has a great pickup I just really loved it I will suggest you to purchase this bike at any cost .
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rohan on Apr 24, 2025
5.0
Vary good bike
This bike is really good and performance is too good also. Specialy this bike is value for money also and all indian like honda bike . And mileage is not as bad . Honda's every bike is too good and it is also very good and performance is too good everybody can use it for your advantures. Sit comfort is also good.
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apoorv on Jan 01, 2025
4.5
Osm product bhai
Well bike in this price range seat is very comfort apart from this price is osm . Wind protection aur long rides ke liye comfortable hai aur Advanced traction control aur optional Dual Clutch Transmission ride ko aur smooth bana deta hai . Twist and turns me bhi stability aur agility maintain karta hai
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rakshith on Oct 27, 2024
5.0
dream bike african twin manual
best segment value for money totally love with this bike. performance is best and price is little high compared to same cc bikes
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H
harsh on Nov 09, 2023
4.0
Great Performance In The Budget
The performance of this bike is truly awesome; it's like riding on a rocket! The speed and power are insane, and it handles like a dream. I've never had a biking experience quite like this before. I highly recommend it!
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CRF1100L Africa Twin Reviews

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sandhu on Aug 11, 2025
4.3
Bmw 900 gsa adventure
Best bike for adventure at range of 15-18 lakh other bike do not offer much features bt this bike do ,, and bike is so powerful it do not feel uncomfortable at all,, bike have many features like heated grips cruise mode which very useful for plain and straight path for long distance, it can be good starting adventure bike for beginning of superbike.
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I
ig on Dec 09, 2024
4.7
Best bike to purchase
Great experience and very good comfort and good in off road .Its road presence and look also very good if you take this to off road trips its was very perfect and comfortable bike to go with i feel if there bmw make the best off road bikes and whit good maintenance
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FAQs on Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and BMW F 900 GS

Q) Which bike is better Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin or BMW F 900 GS?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin has a score of 4.5/5 while BMW F 900 GS has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and BMW F 900 GS is cheaper?

A) Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin price starts at Rs 15,96,500 & BMW F 900 GS price starts at Rs 15,50,000 in Delhi . BMW F 900 GS is cheaper between these.

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