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BMW R 1250 R vs Honda Africa Twin

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 1250 R or Honda Africa Twin? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 1250 R and Africa Twin. BMW R 1250 R Price starts at Rs.16.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT. BMW R 1250 R is 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 136 PS @ 7750 rpm power whereas Honda Africa Twin is a 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R 1250 R provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Africa Twin has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model). BMW R 1250 R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

R 1250 R vs Africa Twin

Key HighlightsBMW R 1250 RHonda Africa Twin
PriceRs.16.25 LakhRs.16.02 Lakh
Engine Capacity1254 cc1082 cc
Power136 PS @ 7750 rpm97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl20.8 kmpl
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BMW R 1250 R STD bike
STD
Rs. 16.25 Lakh
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
18.59 Lakh
Price Breakup
18.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
3.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Litres
24.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1082 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
-
Switchable ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
310
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Front Wheel Size
-
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
36
Rear Wheel Size
-
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
BMMotorraTeleleverCentrasprinstrut?3mm
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Pro-Link
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17
90/90 - 21

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
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Touch Screen Display
-
check
Fuel level guage
check
Gear Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
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2 Years or 32000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine
Semi Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1254 cc
1082 cc
Engine Type
Twin Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& Boxer Engine
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.144 kwh
0.072 kwh
Battery Type
-
Lithium-ion
Top Speed
200 kmph
200 kmph
Bore x Stroke
102.5 x 76 mm
92 mm x 81.45 mm
Charging Socket
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Configuration
DOHC
10.0:1
Cooling type
Air and Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
-
check
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
-
check
Riding Modes
-
4
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
-
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Radial Tyres
-
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
-
check
Turn Signal
-
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Switchable ABS
Brake Assist
Switchable ABS
Power Modes
4
Slipper Clutch
Digital
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
Manual
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2165 mm
2307 mm
Width
880 mm
963 mm
Height
1300 mm
1523 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1558 mm
Ground Clearance
-
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Litres
24.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
4.06 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Adventure
Seat Height
-
810 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
239 kg
239 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Aggresively priced
  • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
  • Engine offers strong mide range
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 R and Honda Africa Twin

Comfort & Convenience

BMW R 1250 R has features like Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Honda Africa Twin, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

BMW R 1250 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 1250 R has a 18 Litres fuel tank with 1300 mm seat height. Honda Africa Twin has 1523 mm seat height and 24.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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