Honda X-adv 750 vs Honda Africa Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda X-adv 750 vs Honda Africa Twin. Honda X-adv 750: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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 X-adv 750
Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
58 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
69 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
175 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
238 kg (curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
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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