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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Cb400x vs Honda Africa Twin

Honda Cb400x vs Honda Africa Twin

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cb400x vs Honda Africa Twin. Honda Cb400x: Approximately 46 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: output may vary slightly by market/year) hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 160–170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically or mechanically limited in some markets), 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.

Performance at a Glance

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

Honda Cb400x Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
Approximately 46 hp @ 9,500 rpm (note: output may vary slightly by market/year)
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
Approximately 38 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (note: estimated based on available regional specs)
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
Approximately 160–170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically or mechanically limited in some markets)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5–4.2 L/100km (24–29 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Honda Cb400x
Honda Cb400x
8.0/10

"The most sensible used buy under five grand, full stop."

Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth PGMFI fueling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Holds value too well
−Seat height catches shorter riders
−Limited outright performance
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

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Air filter for Honda CB400X
Air Filter
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Brake Pads
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Engine Oil
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Battery
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