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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm 450 Rally Replica vs Honda Africa Twin

Ktm 450 Rally Replica vs Honda Africa Twin

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 450 Rally Replica vs Honda Africa Twin. Ktm 450 Rally Replica: 63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (Note: KTM does not officially publish power figures; this is a widely cited estimate) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight, without fuel) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; not a primary design focus for this machine), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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

Ktm 450 Rally Replica Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (Note: KTM does not officially publish power figures; this is a widely cited estimate)
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (Note: official figures not published; best estimate)
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; not a primary design focus for this machine)
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight, without fuel)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
7-9 L/100km (typical real-world average under rally/off-road conditions)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Ktm 450 Rally Replica
Ktm 450 Rally Replica
8.2/10

"The real deal — if your wallet and commitment match your ambition."

Pros
+Factory Dakar-spec hardware
+Exceptional long-range capability
+Outstanding WP suspension
Cons
−Brutal maintenance cost/frequency
−Navigation electrics unreliable
−Exhausting on tight singletrack
Honda Africa Twin
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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Motul · Engine Oil
10W-50 fully synthetic motorcycle oil JASO MA2
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SW-Motech Engine Guard Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L
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HF204 oil filter
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HF204 oil filter
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Touratech · Skid Plate
Touratech Skid Plate Alu Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L
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Air Filter
Air Filter
Air Filter
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Sintered Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda CRF1000L CRF1100L CRF1000 CRF 1100 Africa Twin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Brake Pads
Sintered Front and Rear Brake Pads for Honda CRF1000L CRF1100L CRF1000 CRF 1100 Africa Twin 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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LKAR9BI-9 spark plug
NGK · Spark Plugs
LKAR9BI-9 spark plug
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Edwards Oil Change Kit fits 2016-2019 Honda Africa Twin Dual Trans
Engine Oil
Edwards Oil Change Kit fits 2016-2019 Honda Africa Twin Dual Trans
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TYKOOL LFP14S-PRO Lithium Motorcycle Battery 360 CCA 6Ah for Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L KTM 1290 Super Adventure Yamaha Bolt V-Star 950 ST1300 FJR1300 | Digital SOC Display IP67 Replaces YTZ14S
Battery
TYKOOL LFP14S-PRO Lithium Motorcycle Battery 360 CCA 6Ah for Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L KTM 1290 Super Adventure Yamaha Bolt V-Star 950 ST1300 FJR1300 | Digital SOC Display IP67 Replaces YTZ14S
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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