BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 1300 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 R 1300 GS
Light White variant
- SRP
- ₱1,675,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,252
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱955,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,941
How they differ
- The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱955,000, which is ₱720,000 (43%) below the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS at ₱1,675,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CRF1100L Africa Twin is estimated at ₱26,941 a month against ₱47,252 for the R 1300 GS, a difference of ₱20,311 a month.
- The R 1300 GS makes more power (145.5 PS against 102 PS for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The R 1300 GS has more torque (149 Nm against 112 Nm for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The R 1300 GS has the larger engine (1,300 cc against 1,084 cc for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
- The R 1300 GS is the heavier bike (237 kg against 231 kg for the CRF1100L Africa Twin).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GSLight White, ₱1,675,000 | Honda CRF1100L Africa TwinStandard, ₱955,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels | Liquid-Cooled, OHC, 4-stroke, 8-Valve Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Uni-cam |
| Displacement (differs) | 1300 cc | 1084 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 145.5 PS | 102 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7750 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 149 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,500 | 5500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.8 km/L | 20.5 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox | 6-Speed Manual Type |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2212 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1000 mm | 960 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1406 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1518 mm | 1574 mm |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 250 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 237 kg | 231 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 18.8 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable | Pro-Link (Showa) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Hydraulic, Double Discs (310 mm) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic, Disc (256 mm), 2-Channel with rear ABS off mode |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R19 | 90/90 - 21 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 170/60 R17 | 150/70 - 18 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine | Semi Double Cradle / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) | 2-channel ABS with IMU, selectable on-road and off-road modes |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync, Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 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.