Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Ktm Adventure 390 X produces 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Honda Africa Twin wins by 59 hp.

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm Adventure 390 X 167 km/h (estimated, note: off-road gearing may slightly reduce top speed vs standard 390 Adventure), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Honda Africa Twin is the faster of the two.

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm Adventure 390 X 179 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg). Ktm Adventure 390 X is lighter by 47 kg.

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm Adventure 390 X 7.8/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin scores higher on the overall verdict. Ktm Adventure 390 X caveat: You're under 5'6 or mostly motorway riding. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Ktm Adventure 390 X is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 43 hp is manageable. The Honda Africa Twin is better held for a second bike.

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ktm Adventure 390 X: 179 kg, 43 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm Adventure 390 X 3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (typical 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

Ktm Adventure 390 X vs Honda Africa Twin. Ktm Adventure 390 X: 43 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h (estimated, note: off-road gearing may slightly reduce top speed vs standard 390 Adventure), 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.