Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure produces 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Ktm 1290 Super Adventure wins by 58 hp.

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Ktm 1290 Super Adventure is the faster of the two.

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 8.5/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure caveat: You're new to big bikes or tight budgets. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 160 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure: 228 kg, 160 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style), 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

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure: 160 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.