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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Africa Twin vs Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin

Honda Africa Twin vs Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Africa Twin vs Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin. 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 Crf1100l Africa Twin: 101 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard model; DCT version approx. 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. ~205 km/h; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Africa Twin Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
101 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
101 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
200 km/h (est. ~205 km/h; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
226 kg (curb weight, standard model; DCT version approx. 232 kg)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Honda Africa Twin
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 Crf1100l Africa Twin
Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin
8.5/10

"The most dependable used adventure bike you can realistically buy."

Pros
+Honda reliability rarely disappoints
+Versatile on and off-road
+Smooth refined parallel twin
Cons
DCT adds repair complexity
Heavy off-road at limits
Screen vibration annoys at speed

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SW-Motech Engine Guard Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
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Touratech · Skid Plate
Touratech Skid Plate Alu Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L
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Sintered Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda CRF1000L CRF1100L CRF1000 CRF 1100 Africa Twin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Brake Pads
Sintered Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda CRF1000L CRF1100L CRF1000 CRF 1100 Africa Twin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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TYKOOL LFP14S-PRO Lithium Motorcycle Battery 360 CCA 6Ah for Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L KTM 1290 Super Adventure Yamaha Bolt V-Star 950 ST1300 FJR1300 | Digital SOC Display IP67 Replaces YTZ14S
Battery
TYKOOL LFP14S-PRO Lithium Motorcycle Battery 360 CCA 6Ah for Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L KTM 1290 Super Adventure Yamaha Bolt V-Star 950 ST1300 FJR1300 | Digital SOC Display IP67 Replaces YTZ14S
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Primary Drive 525 ADV/Street Performance Gold Chain 525x124 for Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT CRF1100 2020-2022,2024
Chain & Lube
Primary Drive 525 ADV/Street Performance Gold Chain 525x124 for Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT CRF1100 2020-2022,2024
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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