Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs BMW R1250GS vs Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 03:25 AM

	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,55,500 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 14 views All time: 9668 views	BMW R1250GS Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 20,55,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 11 views All time: 7147 views	Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 24,49,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 7 views All time: 6199 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	249 kg	249 kg	258 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	24.5 litres	20 litres	21.2 litres
	Overall Length
	2307 mm	2207 mm	2270 mm
	Overall Width
	963 mm	952.5 mm	NA
	Overall Height
	1523 mm	1430 mm	NA
	Wheelbase
	1558 mm	1514 mm	1585 mm
	Seat Height
	810-830 mm	850 mm	850 mm
	Ground Clearance
	210 mm	200 mm	210 mm
COMFORT FEATURES
	Engine Kill Switch
		NA	NA
	Pillion Footrest

	Stand Alarm
		NA	NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
			NA
	Electric Start
		NA
	Cruise Control

	Heated Grips

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports mileage is 18 kmpl (approximate).	BMW R1250GS mileage is 21.05 kmpl (approximate).	Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special mileage is 18.18 kmpl (company-claimed).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1100cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1250cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.47 seconds.	The performance values have not been revealed yet.
	Top Speed
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports top speed is 202 kmph (approximate).	BMW R1250GS top speed is 213 kmph (approximate).	Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special top speed is 217 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1082.96 cc	1254 cc	1252 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Bore
	92.0 mm	102.5 mm	105 mm
	Stroke
	81.455 mm	76 mm	72.3 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.0:1	12.5 : 1	13.0:1
	Gearbox Type
	Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission	Constant Mesh, 6-Speed Gearbox with Helical Gear Teeth	NA
	Idling Stop System
	Emergency Stop Signal	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	1082.96cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine	1254cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine	1252cc, Liquid-Cooled, Revolution Max 1250, V-Twins Cylinder Engine
	Maximum Power
	97.89 HP @ 7500 rpm	136 HP @ 7750 rpm	150 HP @ 8750 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Maximum Torque
	103 Nm @ 6000 rpm	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm	128 Nm @ 6750 rpm
	Clutch
	2 Multiplate Wet Clutches	Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated	Multiplate Wet, Assist & Slip
	Valve System
	Overhead Camshaft (OHC) Type	NA	NA
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Torque Control System
	Honda Selectable Torque Control	NA	NA
	Throttle System
	Throttle By Wire System	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
			NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	Service Reminder
		NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
		NA	NA
	Gear Indicator
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	Air Temperature Gauge
	Digital	NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	6.5-inch TFT Touch Screen Display, Bluetooth Smartphone/Audio Connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Enabled Wireless Headsets, Cruise Control, Throttle By Wire System, Honda Selectable Torque Control System, Six Riding Modes, Selectable ABS & Cornering ABS, Emergency Stop Signal, Dual LED Headlights with DRL and Cornering Lights, Semi-Double Cradle Frame, Heated Grips.	TFT Rider Information Display with Connectivity, ASC (Automatic Stability Control), BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, Dynamic Brake Light, Electronic Immobiliser, 2 Separate Seats, 2 Riding Modes (Road, Rain), HSC (Hill Start Control), One Key for All Locks, Luggage Rack, Engine Skid Plate, Windscreen Adjustable, Detachable License Plate Holder, Chromed Exhaust Pipe, Heated Grips, Tyre Pressure Control, Hand Protection, Dynamic ESA, Keyless Ride, Preparation for GPS Device, Cruise Control, Daytime Riding Light, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, LED Turn Indicator.	Some of the key Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special features include - 6.8 inch View-Able Area TFT Display with Speedometer, Gear, Odometer, Fuel Level, Clock, Trip, Low Temp Alert, Side Stand Down Alert, TIP Over Alert, Cruise, Range and Tachometer Indication BT Capable - Phone Pairing to Access Phone Calls, Music, Navigation (H-D App Only), LED Bullet Turn Signals, Bluetooth, USB, Versatility and Comfort, On and Off-Road, 5 Pre-Programmed Ride Modes (Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, and Off-Road Plus) and Custom Mode, Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Enhanced Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Hill Hold Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Centre Stand, Multi-Position Rear Brake Pedal, Aluminium Skid Plate, Daymaker Signature Adaptive Headlamp, Hand Wind Deflectors, Heated Hand Grips, Steering Damper, Adaptive Ride Height, Tubeless Laced Wheels, Vehicle Loading Control.
	Ride Modes
	Six Riding Modes - Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2.	2 Riding Modes (Rain, Road)	5 Pre-Programmed Ride Modes (Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, and Off-Road Plus) and Custom Mode
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Versys 1000, BMW S1000RR, Ducati Multistrada 950S, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT, Triumph Tiger 950 Sport	Triumph Tiger 1200, Ducati Multistrada V4, Honda Africa Twin 1100, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, Moto Guzzi V85 TT, BMW R 1300 GS	Kawasaki Versys 1000, BMW S1000XR, BMW R 1250 GS, Ducati Multistrada 950, Triumph Tiger 850 Sport, Honda Africa Twin
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light
			NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
			NA
	Voltage
	12V	12 V	NA
	Capacity
	6 Ah	12 Ah	NA
	Battery Type
	Lithium Ion	Maintenance Free	NA
	Head Light
	Dual LED with DRL and Cornering Lights	LED	Daymaker Adaptive LED Headlamp with 6-Segment LED Banking Lamp
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1100cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1250cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.47 seconds.	The performance values have not been revealed yet.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA	NA
	Wheel Type
	Spoke Wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels	Aluminium Cast, Satin Black
	Front Wheel
	21-inch	3.00 x 19"	19-inch
	Rear Wheel
	18-inch	4.50 x 17"	17-inch
	Rear Brake
	306mm Hydraulic Disc	276mm Single Disc	280mm Single Disc
	Front Brake
	396mm Hydraulic Double Disc	305mm Dual Discs	320mm Dual Discs
	ABS
	ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off Switch	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Part-Integral)
	Front Tyre
	90/90-21 M/C 54H	120/70-R19	120/70-R19 60V
	Rear Tyre
	150/70 R18 M/C 70H	170/60-R17	170/60-R17 72V
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Semi Double Cradle	Two-Section Frame, Front- and Bolted on Rear Frame, Load-Bearing Engine	High Strength Low Alloy Steel Trellis Frame
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	37mm BMW Motorrad Telelever, Central Spring Strut	47mm Inverted Fork with Electronically Adjustable Semi-Active Damping Control. Aluminium Fork Triple Clamps.
	Rear Suspension
	Pro-Link	Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Linkage-Mounted Monoshock with Automatic Electronic Preload Control and Semi-Active Compression & Rebound Damping
Miscellaneous Information
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Adventure	Adventure	Adventure
	Official Tagline
	True Adventure	With Even More Drive For Adventure.	NA
	Bike Variant
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT	2024 BMW R 1250 GS	2024 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT price is Rs 17.55 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 BMW R 1250 GS price is Rs 20.55 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special price is Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Pearl Glare White Tricolour, Darkness Black Metallic	Style HP, Cosmic Blue Metallic, Style Exclusive	Vivid Black w/ Cast Wheels, Gray Haze w/ Cast Wheels, Yellow/White Sand w/ Cast Wheels, Vivid Black w/ Laced Wheels, Gray Haze w/ Laced Wheels, Industrial Yellow/White Sand w/ Laced Wheels.
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT on road price is Rs 20.21 lakh in Delhi, Rs 20.89 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 20.45 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 20.71 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 BMW R1250GS on road price is Rs 23.65 lakh in Delhi, Rs 24.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.94 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 24.25 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 Special on road price is Rs 28.19 lakh in Delhi, Rs 29.14 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 28.53 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 28.90 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.