Menu
🏍️
Bikes
Reviews
⚖️
Compare
📚
Guides
📊
Samples
camera_alt
Free Inspection
Start a new bike check
Privacy
Terms
All Bikes/Compare/Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin vs Husqvarna Norden 901

Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin vs Husqvarna Norden 901

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin vs Husqvarna Norden 901. 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. Husqvarna Norden 901: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 204 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Honda Crf1100l Africa Twin Husqvarna Norden 901
Horsepower (hp)
101 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
204 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
101 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 (est. ~205 km/h; note: electronically limited in some markets)
~210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
Weight
226 kg (curb weight, standard model; DCT version approx. 232 kg)
204 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

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
Husqvarna Norden 901
Husqvarna Norden 901
8.2/10

"A genuinely brilliant adventure bike if dealer access doesn't scare you."

Pros
+Exceptional parallel-twin engine character
+Premium suspension on Expedition spec
+Stunning, distinctive Scandinavian styling
Cons
Sparse dealer network nationwide
Fuel pump recall history concern
Expensive branded bodywork replacements

Top 10 Accessories

Picks that work on either bike.

Affiliate · we may earn
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
View on Amazon →
Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
View on Amazon →
Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
View on Amazon →
Riding Boots
Boots
Riding Boots
View on Amazon →
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
View on Amazon →
Battery Trickle Charger
Battery Tender
Battery Trickle Charger
View on Amazon →
Handlebar Phone Mount
Phone Mount
Handlebar Phone Mount
View on Amazon →
Waterproof Motorcycle Cover
Bike Cover
Waterproof Motorcycle Cover
View on Amazon →
Roadside Tool Kit
Tool Kit
Roadside Tool Kit
View on Amazon →
Helmet Action Camera
Action Camera
Helmet Action Camera
View on Amazon →
search Inspect either bike now — Free