Suzuki GS 1100 G vs Honda Africa Twin Base (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GS 1100 Gstacks up against the Honda Africa Twin Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GS 1100 GHonda Africa Twin Base
Model year19882025
Price——
Engine1074 cc1083 cc
Horsepower94 hp—
Weight—231 kg
Fuel capacity5.8 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed—
Front brakesDual disc—
Rear brakesSingle disc—
Tires3.50-19 / 4.50-17 Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 90/90 - 21 / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure A41: 150/70 R18

Suzuki GS 1100 G vs Honda Africa Twin Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GS 1100 G and the Honda Africa Twin Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GS 1100 G brings 94 hp, while the Honda Africa Twin Base counters with its own power figure at 231 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: