Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Honda Crosstourer 1200 produces 129 hp @ 10,000 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Crosstourer 1200 wins by 27 hp.

Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Crosstourer 1200 261 kg (wet/curb weight, standard transmission; DCT model approx. 267 kg), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Crosstourer 1200 7.8/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Crosstourer 1200 caveat: You want off-road ability or lightweight handling. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Honda Crosstourer 1200 129 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Crosstourer 1200: 261 kg, 129 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Crosstourer 1200 210 km/h (estimated), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Honda Crosstourer 1200 is the faster of the two.

Q: Honda Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Crosstourer 1200 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Crosstourer 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin. Honda Crosstourer 1200: 129 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight, standard transmission; DCT model approx. 267 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), 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.