BMW R 18 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.90 Lakh which is Rs. 3.93 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin priced at Rs. 15.96 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 18 is 17.8 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 is powered by 1802 cc engine , while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is powered by 1082.96 cc engine. BMW R 18 is available in 5 different colours while Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 18 vs CRF1100L Africa Twin

Key Highlights R 18 STDCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Engine Type Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm

R 18 vs CRF1100L Africa Twin Key Highlights

Basic Info R 18 STDCRF1100L Africa Twin Manual
Rating
3 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.90 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 15.96 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
R 18 Colors
CRF1100L Africa Twin Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 54,486 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 43,712 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 49,069 R 18 Insurance Rs. 42,893 CRF1100L Africa Twin Insurance
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Engine Type
Air / Oil-cooled Two-cylinder Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two Chain-driven Camshafts Located Above The Crankshaft
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1082.96 cc
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
92 mm
Stroke
100 mm
81.455 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Electronic, digital transistor
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
10.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
17.8 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-150/70-R18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Seat height
690 mm
810-830 mm
Load carrying capacity
215 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2440*964*1232 mm3
2307*963*1523 mm3
Wheelbase
1731 mm
1558 mm
Length
2440 mm
2307 mm
Ground Clearance
...
210 mm
Height
1232 mm
1523 mm
Width
964 mm
963 mm
Fuel Capacity
16 Liters
24.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
345 Kg
239 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
256 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Li-ion
Additional Features
Anti Hopping Clutch, Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, On-Board Computer, One Key For All Locks, Keyless Ride, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Castor - 150 mm, Steering head angle - 57,3°
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Wheelie control, Throttle By Wire, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, New Exhaust System
USB charging port
...
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
LED tail lights
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
6.5 inch TFT Touch screen
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Central Locking
...
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

  • It puts out more than 100PS
  • You get a manual as well as an automatic DCT gearbox option
  • One of the few bikes in the world to get Apple CarPlay.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

  • It doesn't have electronic-adjustable suspension.
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R 18 and CRF1100L Africa Twin Competitors

R 18 Vs CRF1100L Africa Twin Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper R 18 vs CRF1100L Africa Twin?

The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is cheaper than BMW R 18 by Rs. 3.93 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance R 18 vs CRF1100L Africa Twin?

For the STD version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Manual version, 1082.96 cc Petrol engine of CRF1100L Africa Twin produces 99.2 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 103 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
  • This is best off-roading which i have experienced such beautiful performance with excellent comfort to touring.

    Deepak Vikram few weeks ago
  • It's good for adventure

    Pradeep Pandit few weeks ago
CRF 1100L Africa Twin User Reviews

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