BMW G 650 GS versus Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin

Reise-Enduro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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The near-perfect travel enduro comes from Honda

Honda's Africa Twin has a long history. The first model XRV 650 was launched in 1988, followed by the XRV 750, which was built from 1990 to 2003. Then nothing came for a long time and since 2016 there is again a new Africa Twin: The CRF 1000 L, which we have tested extensively and... weiter

Honda Africa Twin im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2015 bis 2020

RRP

RRP 13.465 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

Balanced, mature motorcycle
Feels comfortable on the road and off-road
Suitable for touring
Powerful engine with power, sound & character
Comfortable seating position for long journeys
Great chassis and good brakes

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

LCD cockpit mirrors
Climbing up strenuous for smaller people

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.575 mm
Length : 2.335 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 870 mm
Weight : 233 (max: 427 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 75 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 201 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 409 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Double loop tubular steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa 45 mm cartridge upside-down telescopic fork (travel 230 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 inches
Rear tyres: 150/70-18 inches

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Wave double disc brake, hydraulically operated, radial four-piston caliper, sintered brake pads (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Wave disc brake, hydraulically operated, single-piston caliper, sintered brake pads (∅ 256 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Africa Twin vintage 2018 is a modern and above all very balanced motorcycle. Everything she does makes her extremely good. As a driver, you feel not only comfortable, but downright safe. The machine conveys safety and confidence, especially in the chassis including the brakes. It is well motorized and makes acoustically neat Radau. Thanks to wide handlebars and long spring paths, one does not shy away from unpaved paths - on the contrary: every dirt road is gratefully smooth ironed by the Africa Twin. And so every trip with this machine becomes pure joy, be it the short trip to the bagger lake, the 6-month trip to the North Cape or even the short trip to the bun. In any case, we had a lot of fun with the CRF 1000 L and didn't want to go down at all.