Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Ducati Multistrada 1200 produces 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Ducati Multistrada 1200 wins by 48 hp.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Ducati Multistrada 1200 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Ducati Multistrada 1200 is the faster of the two.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Ducati Multistrada 1200 215 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Ducati Multistrada 1200 is lighter by 11 kg.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ducati Multistrada 1200 8.0/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Ducati Multistrada 1200 caveat: You hate dealership bills and unknown service history. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ducati Multistrada 1200 150 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ducati Multistrada 1200: 215 kg, 150 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ducati Multistrada 1200 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin. Ducati Multistrada 1200: 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.