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Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R NineT Scrambler

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or BMW R NineT Scrambler? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and R NineT Scrambler. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MT and BMW R NineT Scrambler Price starts at Rs.17.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas BMW R NineT Scrambler is a 2 cylinder, 1170 cc Engine can generate 107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and R NineT Scrambler has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas BMW R NineT Scrambler is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs R NineT Scrambler

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinBMW R NineT Scrambler
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.17.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082 cc1170 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin MT bike
MT
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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BMW R NineT Scrambler STD bike
STD
Rs. 17.25 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
18.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
19.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
3.7
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
1082 cc
1170 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
310
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
36
Front Wheel Size
21
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
41
42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
42
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopiforkwit4mfixed-tubdiameter
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link
Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
120/70 - R19

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 32000 km
3 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle
Three-section frame consisting of one front and two rear sections

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1082 cc
1170 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
Air/oil-cooled 2cylinder&4-stroke boxer engine with 2 camshafts and 4 radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaft
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
8
4
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Battery Capacity
0.072 kwh
0.14 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
200 kmph
200 kmph
Bore x Stroke
92 mm x 81.45 mm
101 mm x 73 mm
Charging Socket
check
check
Configuration
10.0:1
12.0:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
4
2
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
4
2
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Single Plate Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2307 mm
2175 mm
Width
963 mm
865 mm
Height
1523 mm
1330 mm
Wheelbase
1558 mm
1527 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
177.8 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.06 Litres
4 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cafe Racer
Seat Height
810 mm
820 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
239 kg
223 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
check

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Aggresively priced
  • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
  • Engine offers strong mide range
  • Looks stunning with a retro-neo design theme
  • Powerful engine with linear delivery
  • Quite nimble on city streets and feels at home even on the highways
Cons
  • Doesn't have too many hi-tech features
  • Slightly expensive to buy and run
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Africa Twin and BMW R NineT Scrambler

Safety

Africa Twin comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System. R NineT Scrambler has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

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

Transmission

Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and R NineT Scrambler comes with 6 Speed Shaft Drive transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. BMW R NineT Scrambler has 1330 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Africa Twin and BMW R NineT Scrambler Owner Reviews

  • Africa Twin Review
  • R NineT Scrambler Review
    • R
      Rohit
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      sales and service reach needs to be increased.
      Likes (1)
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    • VS
      Vijay Soni
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
      Likes (2)
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    • MK
      Manoj Kumar
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
      Likes (3)
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