Honda Africa Twin vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Africa Twin vs Honda Adv 350. 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. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Africa Twin
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
125 km/h
Weight
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Africa Twin
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that actually earns its mud-splattered reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−DCT servicing gets expensive
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Spoke wheels need attention
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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