BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda Africa Twin Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Honda Africa Twin, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 GS priced at RM 127,500 while the Honda Africa Twin Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 76,399. Comparing the technical specifications, Honda Africa Twin engine displacement is 998 while the BMW R 1250 GS houses a 1254 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Honda Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 127,500 BMW R 1250 GS Price	RM 76,399
Variant	BMW R 1250 GS Standard	Africa Twin Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS reviews	4.45 Africa Twin reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Maximum Power	134 hp	93.8 hp
Displacement	1254 cc	998 cc

Best Loan Offers

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Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.45/5 11 reviews
User Review Comparison	Epitomizing fuel economy for value-based tag After touring on the city roads for a couple of days, I took this bike to the off-road trails of the Cameron Highlands. This was my first trail ride... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS	Smart, smooth, and compact The Honda Africa Twin is a name that has been associated with performance for longer than many can imagine! The automaker has been offering a slew of... Read More A Adriel May 05, 2022 for Honda Africa Twin

From The Experts

Things we like	Hill Start Control makes slope rides easier Twin-cylinder boxer engine delivers outstanding performance Dynamic preload adjustment with ESA Read More	Powerful engine Eye-catchy design Four ride modes Disc brake on both sides Read More
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	Expensive to maintain Poor safety features Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	93.8 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	18.8 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	99 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	92 mm x 75.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Manual, Wet Multi-Plate
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	OHC
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.0:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	952 mm	930 mm
Length	2207 mm	2310 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Height	1430 mm	1435 mm
Kerb Weight	249 kg	229 kg
Seat Height	850 mm	870 mm
Ground Clearance	--	210 mm
Wheel Base	--	1560 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	PGM-FI

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/70 R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	90/90 R21

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Pro Link
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Off Road Off Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	--
Body Frame Material	--	Semi Double Cradle Semi Double Cradle