BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda Africa Twin

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 1300 GS and Honda Africa Twin. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1300 GS is ₹ 20,95,000 and Honda Africa Twin is ₹ 16,01,500. BMW R 1300 GS is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R 1300 GS and Honda Africa Twin.

BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda Africa Twin Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 1300 GS	Africa Twin
Price	₹ 20,95,000	₹ 16,01,500
Capacity	1300 cc	1082 cc
Power	145 bhp @ 7750 rpm	97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 1300 GS

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₹ 20,95,000

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Honda

Africa Twin

Manual

₹ 16,01,500

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R 1300 GS

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Africa Twin

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	145 bhp @ 7,750 rpm	97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	399	588
Top Speed (kmph)	225	200
Riding Modes	Eco, Rain, Road and Enduro	Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,300	1,082
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	21	24
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	106.5	92
Stroke (mm)	73	81.45
Valves Per Cylinder	--	8
Compression Ratio	13.3 : 1	10.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19	24.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	4	3.6
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Central Shock Absorber	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Single-sided Swingarm	Pro-Link
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	285	256
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	21
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - R19	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	170/60 - R17	150/70 - R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	41

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator
Battery	12 V / 10 Ah	12V, 6Ah

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

Light White / Light Gray

Pearl Glare White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

6 Ratings

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Really very amazing bike for long-distance travel and touring, most comfortable seat,

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BMW R 1300 GS Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	237	239
Seat Height (mm)	850	810
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	210
Overall Length (mm)	2,212	2,307
Overall Width (mm)	1,000	963
Overall Height (mm)	1,406	1,523
Wheelbase (mm)	1,518	1,558
Chassis Type	Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame	Semi Double Cradle

Standard Warranty (year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	32000

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Cruise Control
Hazard Warning Lights
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Additional Features	Hill Start Control (HSC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Keyless Ride	--

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda Africa Twin