Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin Adventure Sports vs Ktm 890 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin Adventure Sports vs Ktm 890 Adventure. Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin Adventure Sports: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight, DCT version; manual version is approximately 233 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 890 Adventure: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Ktm 890 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
238 kg (curb weight, DCT version; manual version is approximately 233 kg)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–6.0 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin Adventure Sports
8.5/10
"The most competent used ADV under ten grand, period."
Pros
+Engine reliability is exceptional
+DCT gearbox genuinely impressive
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Heavy, intimidating for beginners
−Windscreen buffeting annoys
−DCT service costs add up
Ktm 890 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size adventure bike you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Aggressive engine, real character
+WP suspension genuinely impressive
+Lightweight for the class
Cons
−Stock seat punishes long days
−Fuel range disappoints on highways
−Vibey mirrors above 80mph
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