BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2018 bis 2020
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 14.865 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.580 mm
Length : 2.340 mm Height : 1.575 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 438 ) kg
Length : 2.340 mm Height : 1.575 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 438 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke series 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 75 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 75 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 24 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 515 km
Performance: 95 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 24 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 515 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 252 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70-18
Steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 252 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm, ProLink Suspension Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70-18
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Double disc radial 4piston fixed caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc single-piston floating caliper (∅ 256 mm)
Double disc radial 4piston fixed caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc single-piston floating caliper (∅ 256 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
