Africa Twin vs Tiger 800 XCX and R1200GS comparison test: Honda makes the big difference
Sleek and smelling the “ real ” all-terrain, the new Africa Twin would concentrate the qualities of large and medium-displacement trails. Ideal compromise? To find out, MNC has calibrated it to such references: R1200GS and Tiger 800 XCx. Comparo.
Practical aspects and equipment
BMW R1200GS
Honda Africa Twin
|
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
|
|
| Instrumentation |
| Daily trip (s) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Fuel gauge |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Engine temperature |
option |
Yes
|
Yes |
| Outdoor temperature |
option |
Yes
|
Yes |
| Clock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gear indicator engaged |
option |
Yes |
Yes |
Tire pressure indicator
|
option |
no |
no |
| Consumption indicator (s) |
option
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Handlebar controls |
Yes
|
Yes |
Yes |
| |
| Convenient |
| Coded key |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable brake lever |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable clutch lever |
Yes |
no |
Yes |
| Adjustable saddle |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Passenger handles |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Luggage rack |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable front suspension |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable rear suspension |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windshield adjustment |
manual |
no |
|
| Central stand |
Yes |
option |
Yes |
| Safe that can accommodate a U |
no |
Yes |
Yes |
| Angled valves |
not on spoked rims |
no |
no |
| 12V socket (s) |
option |
option |
yes (1 on the handlebars, 1 under the saddle) |
| Hand guards |
option |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated grips |
option |
option |
option
|
| Engine guard |
Yes
|
Yes |
Yes |
| Suitcase holders |
option |
Yes |
option |
| |
| Electronics – piloting aids |
| ABS |
yes (disconnectable) |
yes (can be disconnected from the back) |
yes (disconnectable) |
| Anti-slip |
yes (disconnectable)
|
yes (disconnectable) |
yes (disconnectable) |
| Coupled braking |
front to back |
no |
no |
| Adjustable maps (mapping) |
option |
no |
Yes |
| Cruise control |
option |
no |
Yes |
| Electronically controlled suspensions |
option (ESA) |
no |
no |
| |
R1200 GS |
Africa Twin |
Tiger 800 XCX |
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