BMW
BMW R 1300 GS
$20395
Released 2026
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BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is cheaper at $15199. Every spec and price links to its source.
Honda
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
$15199Cheaper
Released 2026
Which is better: the BMW R 1300 GS or Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is the cheaper at $15199. The Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | BMW R 1300 GS | Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $20395 | $15199 |
| Brand | BMW | Honda |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motorcycle type | adventure | adventure |
| Engine displacement cc | 1300 | 1084 |
| Engine configuration | boxer-twin | parallel-twin |
| Horsepower hp | 145 | — |
| Torque lb (ft) | 110 | — |
| Seat height (in) | 33.4 | 34.3 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 523 | 510 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Cooling type | — | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — BMW R 1300 GS: bmwmotorcycles.com (verified 2026-07-11). Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin: powersports.honda.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the BMW R 1300 GS and Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Engine displacement cc: BMW R 1300 GS 1300 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 1084
- Engine configuration: BMW R 1300 GS boxer-twin vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin parallel-twin
- Seat height (in): BMW R 1300 GS 33.4 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 34.3
- Wet weight (lb): BMW R 1300 GS 523 vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin 510
- Final drive: BMW R 1300 GS shaft vs Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin chain