BMW Motorrad F 800 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 800 GS and the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 800 GS
Style Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱895,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,248
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱955,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,941
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad F 800 GS is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱895,000, which is ₱60,000 (6%) below the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin at ₱955,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the F 800 GS is estimated at ₱25,248 a month against ₱26,941 for the CRF1100L Africa Twin, a difference of ₱1,693 a month.
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin makes more power (102 PS against 87 PS for the F 800 GS).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has more torque (112 Nm against 91 Nm for the F 800 GS).
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin has the larger engine (1,084 cc against 895 cc for the F 800 GS).
- The F 800 GS has the better claimed fuel economy (23.3 km/L against 20.5 km/L for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The F 800 GS has the lower seat at 815 mm, 35 mm below the CRF1100L Africa Twin, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CRF1100L Africa Twin carries more fuel (18.8 L against 15 L for the F 800 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 800 GSStyle Triple Black, ₱895,000 | Honda CRF1100L Africa TwinStandard, ₱955,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication | Liquid-Cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, 8-Valve Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Uni-cam |
| Displacement (differs) | 895 cc | 1084 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 87 PS | 102 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6750 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 91 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 5500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.3 km/L | 20.5 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-Speed Manual Type |
| Final drive (differs) | Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2296 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (differs) | 910 mm | 960 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1225 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1556 mm | 1574 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 250 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 231 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 18.8 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, diameter 41 mm | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, central spring strut, rebound damping adjustable | Pro-Link (Showa) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic, Double Discs (310 mm) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic, Disc (256 mm), 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 - 21 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 - 18 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | Semi Double Cradle / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS | 2-channel ABS with IMU, selectable on-road and off-road modes |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | 6.5-inch TFT Touch Panel Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB Type-A, 1.5A charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Urban / Tour / Gravel / Off-Road / User Customizable; Cruise control; Wheelie control; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS); Seat adjustable 850/870 mm |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.