Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Honda Cb500x produces 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Africa Twin wins by 55 hp.

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Cb500x 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Honda Africa Twin is the faster of the two.

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Cb500x 197 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Honda Cb500x is lighter by 29 kg.

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Cb500x 7.8/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Cb500x caveat: You need pace or daily highway wind blasting. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Honda Cb500x is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 47 hp is manageable. The Honda Africa Twin is better held for a second bike.

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Cb500x: 197 kg, 47 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Cb500x 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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

Honda Cb500x vs Honda Africa Twin. Honda Cb500x: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.