Honda Africa Twin Crf1000l vs Ktm 1190 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Africa Twin Crf1000l vs Ktm 1190 Adventure. Honda Africa Twin Crf1000l: 94 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb weight, standard model; DCT model approx. 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Ktm 1190 Adventure: 150 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Africa Twin Crf1000l
Ktm 1190 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
94 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
123 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
94 hp @ 7,500 rpm
150 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
123 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
228 kg (curb weight, standard model; DCT model approx. 232 kg)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Africa Twin Crf1000l
8.2/10
"Honda's most capable adventure bike rewards patient, committed buyers enormously."
Pros
+Exceptional long-term reliability
+DCT genuinely transforms off-road
+Strong resale value protection
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely awful
−Highway wind buffeting severe
−Skipped valve services common
Ktm 1190 Adventure
8.0/10
"A serious adventure bike that punishes neglect but rewards careful ownership."
Pros
+Brutal V-twin torque delivery
+Excellent real-world dynamics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Subframe cracks under stress
−Bevel drive service expensive
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
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