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Honda Africa Twin Adv Sports DCT vs BMW R 1300 GS (ASA)

BMW R 1300 GS (ASA) edges it on the Power Index. Both are clutchless, so neither needs a manual licence skill set. Here is how they stack up on the numbers and our ratings.

Africa Twin Adv Sports DCTR 1300 GS (ASA)
Power Index 74 83
Rank #9 #1
Price from £16,499 £16,790
Power 101 bhp 145 bhp
Torque 112 Nm 149 Nm
Top speed 130 mph 140 mph
Economy / range 56 mpg 57 mpg
Kerb weight 253 kg 237 kg
Seat height 850 mm 850 mm
Transmission 6-speed DCT 6-speed ASA
Min. licence A A
Model year 2026 2026
Ease 7.0 7.0
Comfort 8.0 9.0
Fun 8.0 9.0
Tech 9.0 10.0
Value 7.0 6.0
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