Morini Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Morini Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 vs Honda Africa Twin. Morini Moto Morini X-Cape 1200: 129 bhp hp, 294 kg (fully fuelled) weight, top speed ?. 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
Morini Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
Honda Africa Twin
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
77.4 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
129 bhp
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Torque
77.4 ft-lb
105 Nm @ 6,250 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present)
Top Speed
—
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
294 kg (fully fuelled)
226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg)
Fuel
—
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Morini Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
No detailed review available yet.
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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